Bilateral development assistance
Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members
EU donates around $3.45 million to COVID-19 response
The European Union in Cambodia announced yesterday that it will donate around $3.45 million to Cambodia in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789813/eu-donates-around-3-45-million-to-covid-19-response/
Japan donates $3 million to fight marine plastic waste
The Japanese government will provide a $3 million grant to help Cambodia fight marine plastic pollution and promote a responsible cycle of using, reusing and recycling all forms of plastic waste.The grant will fund an anti-waste project to be implemented by the Ministry of Environment, ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-donates-3-million-fight-marine-plastic-waste
US provides additional $600,000 in flood relief for families and communities
The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), yesterday provided $600,000 in humanitarian assistance to support the flood-response in Cambodia. ...
Australia providing $24 million for Indo-Pacific fight against infectious diseases
Australia will set aside $24 million of its investment in The Global Fund to directly support countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including Cambodia, to fight against infectious diseases. ...
Japan provides $200 million loan for C-19 relief
Japan has provided more than $200 million as a loan to support Cambodia with social and economic recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784584/japan-provides-200-million-loan-for-c-19-relief/
Japan extends Covid loan for Kingdom
Japan has extended its loan for Cambodia for $270 million to be used in Covid-19 response and economic revitalisation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said following the 12th virtual Mekong-Japan Summit on November 13. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-extends-covid-loan-kingdom
Australian Embassy contribute to flood relief efforts in Kingdom
Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang today went to Kampong Thom province to support flood relief efforts in the province. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50782815/australian-embassy-contribute-to-flood-relief-efforts-in-kingdom/
U.S. government support assists more than 2,500 flood-affected families in Pursat
The U.S. Embassy provided food assistance to over 2,500 flood-affected households in the Cambodian province of Pursat last week, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and distributed through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50778961/u-s-government-support-assists-more-than-2500-flood-affected-families-in-pursat/
KOICA lays out plan for pandemic support
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CRDB/CDC) yesterday held a discussion meeting at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50775595/koica-lays-out-plan-for-pandemic-support/
Japan offers $239 million in emergency assistance
Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi Toshimitsu announced yesterday Japan will provide $239 million in emergency financial assistance to support Cambodia, saying it “has suffered from adverse economic impacts as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).” ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50775690/japan-offers-239-million-in-emergency-assistance/
U.S. provides $100,000 to support Cambodia’s flood response efforts
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate humanitarian aid to support response efforts to severe flooding in Cambodia, according to a news release of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50774153/u-s-provides-100000-to-support-cambodias-flood-response-efforts/
EU donates over $2 million for safe school re-openings
The European Union has contributed just under $2.4 million to Cambodia for the safe re-opening of schools and the continuing education of children, as part of their support for COVID-19 response and recovery. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773310/eu-donates-over-2-million-for-safe-school-re-openings/
Youth, monks on Prey Lang visit
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Environment led monks and youth to inspect the work of rangers protecting Prey Lang in Kampong Thom province on Monday and Tuesday. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-monks-prey-lang-visit
KOICA provides $8.5 million for health sectors in Cambodia
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched a new project with $8.5 million in funding to strengthen the health systems by preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious diseases in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766840/koica-provides-8-5-million-for-health-sectors-in-cambodia/
Australia donates water-modelling software to assist development
The Australian Embassy has donated its national water-modelling platform, eWater Source, to the Cambodian government as part of the nation’s ongoing support for sustainable water management throughout the Mekong region. ...
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767289/australia-donates-water-modelling-software-to-assist-development/
Additional support to farming enterprises
KE, which is part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has teamed up with the Cambodia-Australia Agricultural Value Chain programme (CAVAC), devoted to improving the resilience and competitiveness of Cambodia’s agriculture sector. They are providing funding assistance to qualifying agro-processing small and medium enterprises ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766442/additional-support-to-farming-enterprises/
Promoting environmental science education in Cambodia
Minister of Environment Say Samal and Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang have discussed the promotion of education in environmental science in Cambodia. ...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766559/promoting-environmental-science-education-in-cambodia/
US pledges $153 million toward Mekong development
The U.S. Department of State on Friday pledged about $153.6 million for cooperation projects across the Mekong region, including crime fighting, data sharing, and disaster management. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50763322/us-pledges-153-million-toward-mekong-development/
Phase 4 pipeline installation ready for flood protection
The underground installation of the interceptor pipeline system has been completed for the Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4. Meanwhile, the rest of the construction is on track and expected to be fully complete by 2021, according to Japan International Cooperation ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50763050/phase-4-pipeline-installation-ready-for-flood-protection/
Germany pledges to support SME sector
The German government has pledged to support Cambodia’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector to be more competitive, focusing on the agro-industry and food processing. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50762872/germany-pledges-to-support-sme-sector/
Swiss to train tourism workers in north, northeast
The Swiss government will continue to support professional tourism development projects for Cambodians living in the northern and northeastern provinces for another four years, according to the director of the Swiss Cooperation Office. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50760226/swiss-to-train-tourism-workers-in-north-northeast/
Australia gives $57M for vaccine programme to reopen economy
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs granted $57 million yesterday for Cambodia and the region to have improved access to safe, effective and affordable COVID-19 vaccines. ...
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50757288/australia-gives-57m-for-vaccine-programme-to-reopen-economy/
DPM: Cambodia, EU relationship remains the same
Cambodia has reiterated her endeavour to maintain good relationship with the European Union although the region has partially withdrawn part of tariff preference it had granted to the country. ...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50755261/dpm-cambodia-eu-relationship-remains-the-same/
Agriculture and health key for Aussie development
Australia is continuing to invest in its flagship agricultural and health development programmes because the two sectors have become vitally important for Cambodia’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50755052/agriculture-and-health-key-for-aussie-development/