Government Launches Peace Villages Project in Pailin Province with KOICA Support

• Sommana Yan
• 5 July 2025
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The Ministry of Rural Development proudly inaugurated the Peace Villages Project today, a vital initiative aimed at bolstering integrated rural communities in Pailin Province, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) with a generous grant of approximately USD 10 million.

The inauguration ceremony, attended by His Excellency Chhay Rithsen, the Minister of Rural Development, celebrated the successful implementation of this project across 30 target villages in three provinces: Battambang (6 villages), Banteay Meanchey (12 villages), and Pailin (12 villages).

Mr. Nom Saroeut, a representative of the Project Management Advisor, highlighted the achievements of the Peace Villages Project, citing the construction of five rural roads spanning a total of 2,800 meters, alongside three artistic structures and spillways measuring 90 meters in total length and 5 meters in width. Key infrastructure improvements also include three community drinking water production stations that provide 60 cubic meters of drinking water daily, as well as an expanded community water distribution network stretching 2,350 meters. The project has also led to the establishment of three community kindergartens, various sanitation facilities, and a 360-meter concrete fence for enhanced safety.

Minister Chhay Rithsen announced the recognition of 30 model villages amidst the ceremony, and plans are in motion to develop an additional 34 “model villages,” including 30 designated as “peace villages” and four following a new village movement model. Furthermore, the ministry aims to select 50 villages across both urban and rural areas for the model village initiative, targeting the establishment of at least 230 model villages across the country by 2028. (Read more and more)

This ambitious effort to cultivate peaceful villages through comprehensive rural development will continue until 2026, ensuring sustainable growth and community enrichment throughout the region.