Multilateral development assistance
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Minister seeks continued ADB support to combat climate change
Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to continue investing in water resources management and meteorology systems to combat climate change and natural disasters. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-seeks-continued-adb-support-to-combat-climate-change
Blueprint to implement agricultural reforms underway
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Tuesday held a meeting with specialists in natural resources and agriculture and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as well as the officials from the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) to prepare a blueprint for ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517086/blueprint-to-implement-agricultural-reforms-underway/
ADB contributes $4.8 billion to Cambodia’s development since 1970
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided approximately $4.8 billion for 207 development activities in Cambodia as of December 31, 2023, significantly contributing to the country’s socio-economic progress since its first loan in 1970. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/adb-contributes-4-8-billion-to-cambodia-s-development-since-1970
ADB commits $1.26 bln to support Cambodia’s development for 5 years
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced in a news release on Wednesday that it has committed approximately $1.26 billion to support the Cambodian government from 2024 to 2028. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501505346/adb-commits-1-26-bln-to-support-cambodias-development-for-5-years/
$5 billion ADB replenishment agreed for most vulnerable countries
Donors and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to replenish $5 billion for its Asian Development Fund (ADF) and its Technical Assistance Special Fund. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501483069/5-billion-adb-replenishment-agreed-for-most-vulnerable-countries/
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training hosts Second Mekong Dialogue on labor mobility
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training hosted the second Mekong Dialogue on labor mobility on April 26, chaired by Hou Vuthy, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labor. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501479178/ministry-of-labor-and-vocational-training-hosts-second-mekong-dialogue-on-labor-mobility/
Kingdom hosts int’l forum on climate change
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) in collaboration with Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is co-hosting a four-day international forum aimed at exchanging experiences to address climate change, sustainable forestry and nature-based solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466112/kingdom-hosts-intl-forum-on-climate-change/
Cambodia feted with IFAD Gender Award in Rome
Cambodia came under the spotlight in Europe recently as its project was bestowed with a prestigious honour in Rome. At the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) ’s annual Governing Council, the Tonle Sap Smallholder Development Project – Additional Financing (TSSD-AF) – co-financed by IFAD ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501443188/cambodia-feted-with-ifad-gender-award-in-rome/
Ministry, ADB prioritise water access, rural sanitation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development on transport infrastructure, water supply and sanitation. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-adb-prioritise-water-access-rural-sanitation
Singaporean companies look to tap into Cambodia’s carbon market
The Cambodian Minister of Environment, Dr. Eang Sophalleth, recently held a bilateral meeting with representatives of Singaporean companies, where he presented the opening of a new chapter in carbon trade in Cambodia, specifically under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406864/singaporean-companies-look-to-tap-into-cambodias-carbon-market/
ADB, MPWT build $6.28 million landfill project in Battambang
The Asia Development Bank (ADB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has successfully built a 20-hectare controlled landfill in Battambang province, aiming to serve 126,000 people in the community with the capacity to remove 100 tonnes of trash daily for ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501404698/adb-mpwt-build-6-28-million-landfill-project-in-battambang/
ADB, MPWT build $6.28 million landfill project in Battambang
The Asia Development Bank (ADB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has successfully built a 20-hectare controlled landfill in Battambang province, aiming to serve 126,000 people in the community with the capacity to remove 100 tonnes of trash daily for ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501404698/adb-mpwt-build-6-28-million-landfill-project-in-battambang/
ADB approves $50 mln loan to improve Cambodia’s financial management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it has approved a $50-million policy-based loan to support Cambodia in improving its public financial management (PFM) systems. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397705/adb-approves-50-mln-loan-to-improve-cambodias-financial-management/
ADB and Cambodia set priority areas for energy sector partnership
Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently held a meeting to discuss their ongoing engagement and strategic priorities for the future, with a particular focus on the energy sector. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386794/adb-and-cambodia-set-priority-areas-for-energy-sector-partnership/
Cambodia applauds ADB’s commitment and contribution to Cambodia’s economic growth
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr Aun Porn Moniroth met with Winfried Vicklen, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on his visit to Cambodia from October 9 to10, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375256/cambodia-applauds-adbs-commitment-and-contribution-to-cambodias-economic-growth-2/
ADB signs $140m loan agreement to boost skills and public services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed two loan agreements with the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Tuesday for a total of $140 million to boost the quality of Cambodia’s workforce through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and improve public service delivery by ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/adb-signs-140m-loan-agreement-to-boost-skills-and-public-services
ADB lends $140M for labour development
Cambodia has received $140 million in loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost labour development to transform the country into a technology-driven, knowledge-based industrial economy while enhancing public service delivery by local administrations through public finance and decentralisation reforms. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-lends-140m-labour-development/
Cambodia’s GDP growth likely 5.3% this year, say ADB, AMRO
Two international organisations have forecast Cambodia’s economic growth to be around 5.3 per cent this year as the economy continues to be impacted by lower than expected expansion in the industrial and agriculture sector in the first half (H1), stemming from the regional and global ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodias-gdp-growth-likely-53-year-say-adb-amro
ADB loan for TVET to boost skilled workforce in Cambodia
Cambodia will benefit through reforms and investments in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) combined with private sector participation with a new $100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335348/adb-loan-for-tvet-to-boost-skilled-workforce-in-cambodia/
ADB approves $40m loan to improve public services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $40 million policy-based loan to support the Government’s efforts to further enhance public service delivery. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/adb-approves-40m-loan-to-improve-public-services
ADB prepare $200M water package
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met for talks on June 27 to discuss long-term investment in projects that would support the ministry’s crucial functions. Following negotiations, the ADB prepared a new $200 million package of ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/adb-prepare-200m-water-package
World Bank to support Cambodia’s skills initiative
Cambodia will likely start implementing a massive reskilling and upskilling project with the support of the World Bank in 2024 for which the bank has proposed an allocation of $40 million. A number of training institutions (TIs) and job centres (JCs) will be set up ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501305175/world-bank-to-support-cambodias-skills-initiative/
ADB offers Covid recovery package
Cambodia could potentially benefit from a $20.5 billion financial package for the Asia-Pacific committed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and use the funds to support its post-Covid-19 economic recovery, as extreme weather events compounded by a worsening regional food crisis and the still-ongoing Ukraine ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-offers-covid-recovery-package
ADB supported crucial Cambodia sectors in 2022
The Asian Development Bank last year committed support to Cambodia in several important sectors, including coastal, marine fisheries, power and livestock value chain. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501278623/adb-supported-crucial-cambodia-sectors-in-2022/