ADB is helping Cambodia strengthen disaster risk management and raise the ability of vulnerable communities to cope with floods and droughts. The project will upgrade irrigation systems and other infrastructure, enhance the national flood forecasting center, and provide training and support to farmers for community-based disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.
Project Name | Greater Mekong Subregion Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project (CAM) | ||||||||||||||||
Project Number | 40190-013 | ||||||||||||||||
Country | Regional Cambodia |
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Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Partnerships |
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Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Irrigation - Rural flood protection |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||||||
Description | The project will support the Government of Cambodia as it undertakes structural and nonstructural measures to prepare for and manage disaster risks linked to floods and droughts. Project interventions will (i) enhance the regional data, information, and knowledge base for the management of floods and droughts; (ii) upgrade or develop water management infrastructure; and (iii) prepare communities to manage disasters such as floods and droughts, and adapt to climate change. Improved drought management and irrigation water structures in Cambodia will benefit farmers on about 16,000 hectares (ha) of agricultural lands, and at least 10,000 people will benefit from improved flood management. | ||||||||||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Mekong River is a major influence on the lives of the people in Cambodia. Annual floods are a source of livelihood and sustenance, but extreme flood events and droughts cause widespread hardship. The costs to the countries of the Lower Mekong basin (LMB), in terms of loss of life and damage to infrastructure by floods and economic losses from both flood and drought events are significant. In Cambodia, between 1987 and 2007, 15 flood events resulted in over 1,150 deaths, disrupted the lives of over nine million persons, and when combined with losses from five drought events, caused over $465 million in damage to structures and crops. Although the annual average losses are relatively low, floods and drought events cause episodic losses as illustrated by Typhoon Ketsana in September 2009 which resulted in $132 million losses in Cambodia. Flood damage and associated losses were estimated to range from 0.30 to 0.45% of gross domestic product in 2009 in the lower Mekong basin countries. There is a growing need for improved community preparedness to manage increasingly frequent and severe climatic extremes. Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of extreme flood events. While drought events do not result directly in deaths or structural damage, the disruption to lives and livelihoods, and the economic loss of agricultural production is substantial and limits the ability of rural communities to avoid poverty. These weather extremes illustrate the growing need for improving community preparedness to manage increasingly frequent disaster risks. Updating of infrastructure design standards will contribute to reducing the risks in Cambodia. While many of the nonstructural problems of data, warning systems and coordination of agencies are generic to LMB countries, problems related to physical structures, including canals, drains, control structures, are site specific. Flood and drought risk management as well as building communities' resilience are identified as priorities in the national strategic development plans, sector strategies and national climate change adaptation plans. The proposed investment is one of the flagship programs of the 2002 Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program Strategic Framework. Country agriculture and natural resources (ANR) sector assessments have confirmed drought and flood (extreme weather) events as key constraints to economies of the project countries and as contributing factors to persistent poverty in areas affected. Consequently, the proposed Project has two foci: (i) subregional activities to strengthen regional cooperation and integration (RCI) with regard to water resources management in general and flood/drought management in particular, and (ii) in country investments which combine structural and non-structural investments. Together, these will address the key subsector constraint of insufficient disaster preparedness of countries and communities to manage and mitigate the potential impacts of climate extremes. |
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Impact | Reduced economic losses resulting from flood and droughts |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Improved capacity and preparedness to manage and mitigate the impacts of flood and drought events |
Progress Toward Outcome | As of Q2-2018, the overall physical progress averaged 67% against the 70% elapsed time from the loan/grant effective date. Two ICB contracts (Barrage and Main Canal) were awarded in June and October 2017. Main Canal construction started in October the barrage site clearance started in January 2018. For three NCB contracts were submitted for ADB's no-objection in March 2018, but ADB has not been able to provide no-objection due to the delay in approving and implementing resettlement plan 2. Output 1 and 3 activities progress well and approach completion. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Enhanced regional data, information, and knowledge base for the management of flood and drought Upgraded water management infrastructure Enhanced capacity for community-based disaster risk management Effective project implementation |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | The 30% of work days for women will be ensured in the civil works contracts and during implementation. DDCS consultant preparing plans and will be adopted after completion of infrastructure. Modelling Team has developed hydrologic and hydrodynamic schemes and the hydrological models for the mainstream Mekong and Pursat river basin and tested. Additional cross-sectional survey information was used to refine the Pursat Hydraulic model, and field trips have been conducted to verify structural features on the landscape to refine the mainstream Mekong hydraulic model. The regression model for the mainstream Mekong has been updated. Training on the models has being conducted. The NFFC Web Portal for dissemination of flood and drought conditions has been updated. (Progress at 97%) A discussion report on Flood Protection and Drought Mitigation Measures was prepared. As well, work on assessing flood and drought hazards for various flood and drought frequencies based on rainfall has been prepared. Considering these two reports the design guidelines for flood and drought mitigation have been developed. (Progress at 97%) Training has been provided to DOM and DHRW on the use of radar products. Under the contract extension covering 2018 hands-on support will be provided. Contact with the GMS FDRMMP Viet Nam was initiated in Q1 2018. The technical and institutional capacity of MOWRAM to participate in transboundary initiatives has been strengthened. (Progress at 55%). Training Need Assessment workshop on 26 May 2016-13 female (19% out of 69) participated. Training of Trainer, 4 out of 14 participants are female. CBDRM Training for Communities, 385 (52%) of 750 community participants are female. During Step 1 Information on FWUC formation was disseminated in 5 communes, 50 villages, 2,159 (46% out of 4701 participants) were female. Training to FWUC will be provided in Q1/Q2 2018 after the election of FWUC is completed. Risk profile (One of the two parts of the plan) of 50 target villages have been prepared. 50 Village Safer Plans were prepared. CBDRM Training Manual Prepared, 10 Master Trainers, 3 CPMU Staffs, and 1 PIU staffs were trained. On CBDRM, 50 villages were trained by Master Trainers on CBDRM (100% completed) The Mission and Government agree that the Project can be completed, with a pro-active and efficient approach, within the project closing date (despite a delay of 1.5 years due to declaration of effectiveness). |
Geographical Location | Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Pursat |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | A |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) was prepared for the rehabilitation of the Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation scheme in 2012. Following completion of detailed engineering design, updated Environmental Management Plans (EMP) for Package 1 (Barrage and intake structure) and Package 2 (Main Canal and associate structure) were prepared. The revised versions of EMPs were submitted to ADB in January 2017. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The project is categorized as A for IR, and a Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan (LARP) has been developed (dated August 2012). A combined bi-annual report on land acquisition and resettlement covering the period from March 2016 to February 2017 was submitted in March 2017 which the mission reviewed, commented on and discussed with the EA, IRC and the PIC, this has been finalized and will be disclosed on the ADB website. The replacement cost survey necessary to calculate the entitlements is yet to be conducted. Given that the project aims to award the civil works contract in September 2017. A meeting was held during the mission with IRC, ADB and MOWRAM to discuss the timing of each step in RP1 and RP2, and the use of Corridor of Impact vs. Right of Way, MEF's willingness to provide the budget for RP2 which runs through all privately owned land and will involve significant land acquisition from approximately 650 AH. |
Indigenous Peoples | No indigenous people maintaining distinct cultural identities or separate cultural traditions were found to reside in the project area. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Stakeholder consultations were conducted during the Project preparation, including during resettlement plan preparations and socio economic surveys in all areas covered by the Project District governments and officials of the communes, representatives of Women's Unions, Youth Organizations and potential affected people participated in various consultations. Focus group discussions with women were also conducted. Project Information Booklets written in the local languages were distributed and explained to the participants during those meetings. During inventory of losses the potential Affected Peoples were consulted on their initial preferences for resettlement and informed of the compensation and entitlement. |
During Project Implementation | Consultation and participatory design of interventions and processes will commence starting from the preparation and implementation of land acquisition and resettlement plans towards the technical design and implementation of subprojects, in collaboration with displaced persons and stakeholders. Consultation will also be conducted during the process of updating the resettlement planning documents and participatory monitoring tools will be used throughout the project period. Community based disaster risk management actions will be supported in parallel to each infrastrucuture investment to ensure maximum ownership and understanding of the investments in each community. Careful communications and participatory approaches will be used extensively to facilitate the develop of the capacity of each community to prepare for and recover from flood and drought events, and to manage the sustainable operation and maintenance of the infrastruture developed through the proiect. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | All consultants and nongovernment organizations (NGO) to be financed by the ADB loan will be recruited according to ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants. The project implementation consultants will assist the CPMU with project implementation support, such as, (i) build the capacity of CPMU and PIUs in project management, procurement, and financial management; (ii) assist in updating the resettlement plan and environmental management plans based on the approved detailed engineering design; and (iii) assist in monitoring, evaluation and reporting. |
Procurement | Procurement of civil works packages and goods and services following international competitive bidding and national competitive bidding procedures will be carried out by the CPMU. The EA will undertake procurement following ADB Procurement Guidelines. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Long, Piseth Vou |
Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Cambodia Resident Mission |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology 364 Monivong Blvd, Khan Chamkamorn Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 05 May 2011 |
Fact Finding | 28 Mar 2011 to 31 May 2011 |
MRM | 06 Jul 2012 |
Approval | 12 Dec 2012 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 27 Sep 2018 |
Grant 0330-REG
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
12 Dec 2012 | 17 Jan 2013 | 23 Jun 2014 | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Mar 2021 | - |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 17.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 12 Dec 2012 | 0.00 | 5.59 | 96% |
Counterpart | 5.90 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 11.60 | 12 Dec 2012 | 0.00 | 5.37 | 93% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 2970-REG
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
12 Dec 2012 | 17 Jan 2013 | 23 Jun 2014 | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Mar 2021 | - |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 70.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 70.00 | 12 Dec 2012 | 30.69 | 0.00 | 97% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 12 Dec 2012 | 23.77 | 0.00 | 75% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 8262-REG
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
12 Dec 2012 | 17 Jan 2013 | 23 Jun 2014 | 30 Sep 2019 | 31 Mar 2021 | - |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 4.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 12 Dec 2012 | 0.00 | 3.95 | 99% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 4.00 | 12 Dec 2012 | 0.00 | 2.91 | 73% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | - | Satisfactory |
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Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Database (IT) Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 13 Jan 2020 | 26 Jan 2020 |
Hydraulic Modeling Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 13 Jan 2020 | 26 Jan 2020 |
National Hydrologist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 13 Jan 2020 | 26 Jan 2020 |
Loan No. L2970/L8262-CAM: GMS Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project [CAM2-ICB-W01] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 09 May 2017 | 23 Jun 2017 |
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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CAM3_NCB_W03: CONSTRUCTION OF UPGRADING OF DAMNAK CHHEUKROM IRRIGATION SYSTEM SECONDARY CANALS 1&2 (SC 1&2), TC AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES | Loan 2970 | 28 Jun 2019 | SOEUN SOKNAN CONSTRUCTION CO.LTD | PREY VENG PROVINCE CAMBODIA | Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology | CONSTRUCTION | 2,068,033.16 | 1,799,188.85 |
CAM4_NCB_W04: CONSTRUCTION OF UPGRADING OF DAMNAK CHHEUKROM IRRIGATION SYSTEM SECONDARY CANAL 3 (SC3) , TCS AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES | Loan 2970 | 28 Jun 2019 | SEAK CHHEAV LENG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD | #621, STREET 357, PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA | Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology | CONSTRUCTION | 2,052,886.83 | 1,786,011.54 |
CAM5_NCB_W05: CONSTRUCTION OF UPGRADING OF DAMNAK CHHEUKROM IRRIGATION SYSTEM SECONDARY CANAL 4 (SC4) , TCS AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES | Loan 2970 | 28 Jun 2019 | SEAK CHHEAV LENG ENTERPRISE CO. LTD | #621, STREET 357, PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA | Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology | CONSTRUCTION | 2,034,847.20 | 1,770,317.06 |
GMS-HP13: CS FOR FLD MGMT HYDRAULIC DESIGN STANDA RD AND CBDRM | Grant 0483 | 21 Dec 2017 | YOOSHIN ENGINEERING CORPORATION (KOREA) | SEOUL KOREA REPUBLIC OF | Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development | 1,800,000.00 | — | |
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BARRAGE ON PURSAT RIVER FOR GMS FLOOD AND DROUGHT RISK MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION PROJECT | Loan 2970 | 30 Oct 2017 | SBPH & JIANGSU NANTONG NO. 2 CONSTRUCTION JV | NO.25A, STREET 432, SANGKAT BOEUNG TRABEK, PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA CAMBODIA | Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology | CONSTRUCTION | 9,012,485.00 | 7,840,862.00 |
UPGRADING OF DAMNAK CHHEU KROM IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAIN CANAL | Loan 2970 | 07 Jul 2017 | HENAN WATER CONSTRUCTION GROUP CO., LTD AND | NO. F92, STREET 6, PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA CAMBODIA | Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology | Construction | 8,606,327.00 | 7,487,505.00 |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Greater Mekong Subregion Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project (Cambodia): Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jul 2017 |