Aid and development

Are US cuts damaging press freedom, even in Cambodia?

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at shuttering Radio Free Asia (RFA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and several other news organisations that receive funding from the US government. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/are-us-cuts-damaging-press-freedom-even-in-cambodia-

EU grants €15 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture, boost exports

The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654845/eu-grants-e15-million-to-modernize-cambodias-agriculture-boost-exports/

Europe provides over $16 mil to support Cambodia’s rural economy

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has provided a grant of 15 million euros (approximately $16.27million), to Cambodia to support rural economic development and trade in agricultural products. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654129/europe-provides-over-16-mil-to-support-cambodias-rural-economy/

Thirty USAID contracts cease in Cambodia; civil society find ways to survive, Gov’t unfazed

Hope turned to shock and despair as a leaked document detailed the US government’s permanent cancellation of funding for 30 USAID programs in Cambodia, dashing expectations that the Trump administration might reconsider its January foreign aid freeze. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thirty-usaid-contracts-cease-in-cambodia-civil-society-find-ways-to-survive-govt-unfazed/

MRC and Japan sign agreement to boost flood and drought management in lower mekong basin

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Japan signed an agreement on Friday to support the implementation of the Project for Strengthening Flood and Drought Risk Management in the Lower Mekong Basin. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650751/mrc-and-japan-sign-agreement-to-boost-flood-and-drought-management-in-lower-mekong-basin/

Cambodia extends mine clearance deadline to 2030

The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) is preparing a proposal which will extend the Kingdom’s mine clearance deadline for a third time, to 2030. Under the framework of the Ottawa Convention, plans are being laid out for the period covering 2026 to 2030. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-extends-mine-clearance-deadline-to-2030

China, UNICEF to help strengthen education, health for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children

According to a joint press release, Cambodia, China, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a partnership on Wednesday to improve quality inclusive education, health, nutrition, and hygiene for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649798/china-unicef-to-help-strengthen-education-health-for-cambodias-most-vulnerable-children/

Cambodia, Japan to sign exchange of notes on Japanese Grant Aid of nearly $3 Million

Japan will provide grant aid of JPY 404,000,000 (approximately $2.9 million) for implementing the Economic and Social Development Programme in Cambodia, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released on Wednesday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646302/cambodia-japan-to-sign-exchange-of-notes-on-japanese-grant-aid-of-nearly-3-million/

CMAC director: US resumes funding Cambodian demining

The US has lifted the suspension of the aid it provides for mine clearance operations in the Kingdom. This decision has restored the hopes of the 210 demining personnel who were affected by the recent suspension of aid, according to Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-director-us-resumes-funding-cambodian-demining

Japan grants over $240K for clean water supply in Tonle Sap community

The Japanese government has provided a grant of over $240,000 for the installation of a new clean water supply system in two villages in Soutr Nikom district’s Kampong Khleang commune, which borders the Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap province. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-grants-over-240k-for-clean-water-supply-in-tonle-sap-community

Japan grants money for fire trucks, medical equipment

The Japanese government has pledged $462,003 in funding to support Cambodia’s firefighting and healthcare infrastructure under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (KUSANONE). The grant agreements were signed yesterday at the Japanese Embassy in Phnom Penh between Ambassador Atsushi Ueno and representatives of ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501642335/japan-grants-money-for-fire-trucks-medical-equipment/

Business and Human Rights Law Group report: Cambodia must act fast to offset US Aid cuts

A new analysis by the Business and Human Rights Law Group (BHRLG) warns that the suspension of US aid to Cambodia threatens critical sectors like health, education, and mine clearance, putting thousands of lives at risk. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/business-and-human-rights-law-group-report-cambodia-must-act-fast-to-offset-us-aid-cuts/

Chinese government continues demining support to tune of $4.4M

Although US assistance for mine clearance through USAID has been suspended, the Chinese government continues to provide support for the elimination of landmines in Cambodia, with a $4.4 million Chinese-funded project set to begin operations next month. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-government-continues-demining-support-to-tune-of-4-4m

Japan grants $440K for new bridges, reservoir

The Japanese government has provided over $440,000 in grants for new projects in three provinces: a water reservoir in Takeo and new bridges in Kampong Thom and Siem Reap. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-grants-440k-for-new-bridges-reservoir

UK extends post-LDC graduation preferential trading to Cambodia

Cambodia has expressed its thanks to the UK for its decision to extend Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) membership for an additional three years after the Kingdom graduates from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-extends-post-ldc-graduation-preferential-trading-to-cambodia

Trump administration’s foreign aid halt is worrying, Cambodian NGOs say, as programs left in limbo

The Trump administration’s 90-day suspension of foreign assistance funding has brought critical development programs in Cambodia to a standstill, sparking concern among NGOs and civil society organizations. ...

Seoung Nimol and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/trump-administrations-foreign-aid-halt-is-worrying-cambodian-ngos-say-as-programs-left-in-limbo/

South Korea partners on $11.7M civil servant training project

The Cambodian Ministry of Civil Service and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are aiming to enhance Cambodia-South Korea relations through the implementation of a project aimed at “Strengthening the Capacity of the Royal School of Administration (RSA) for Governance Reform and Institutional Advancement in ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/south-korea-partners-on-11-7m-civil-servant-training-project-

CPP: No compromise on sovereignty, domestic affairs in exchange for aid

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has reiterated that it will not tolerate interference in the Kingdom’s internal affairs and will never trade sovereignty for aid or privileges. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/cpp-no-compromise-on-sovereignty-domestic-affairs-in-exchange-for-aid

State-of-the-art Banteay Meanchey landfill officially opened

A new $6.5 million landfill in Banteay Meanchey province is officially open for business. The 11 hectare site will be in use until 2040 and is expected to improve environmental management and promote sanitation in the towns and villages around the Tonle Sap Lake. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/state-of-the-art-banteay-meanchey-landfill-officially-opened

Japan to provide $7.2M to Kingdom for high-tech urban planning

Cambodia and Japan signed a deal yesterday for more than $7 million in grant aid to help the Kingdom with its high-priority urban planning and land management strategy. ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501614763/japan-to-provide-7-2m-to-kingdom-for-high-tech-urban-planning/

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