Cambodian Gov’t Shifts Focus to Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has unveiled three action plans to reduce risks and disasters in the transportation sector through the quality improvement of infrastructure development.

MPWT Secretary of State HE Chuon Vin said during the progress follow-up meeting on Tuesday 19 April that one of the most important actions is to build climate-resilient transport infrastructure along with proper management and maintenance systems.

To support the climate-resilient transport infrastructure, we also have to establish technical standards and blueprints for all construction and repair of those infrastructures, which is our second priority, he added.

The ministry will also continue to train and strengthen the capacity of human resources within this sector as well.

These three actions are part of the national transportation risks and disasters management strategy 2019-2023.

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen previously stated that Cambodia is changing its strategy from building roads by focusing on quantity and long-distance to building roads with long-lasting quality despite more capital being needed. (Read more)

 

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