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ខ្មែរ rural development
Cambodia Accelerates Toward Universal Access to Rural Water and Sanitation
- 20 May 2026
Cambodia has recorded a significant leap forward in its nationwide initiative to uplift rural public health and living standards, with basic clean water supply coverage expanding to reach nearly 90% of the population by the end of 2025. Alongside this baseline progress, safely managed water services, which guarantee higher standards of filtration, testing, and consistent household delivery, have s...
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Battambang Rural Infrastructure Nears Major Milestone with 60 Percent Completion of Key Road Projects
- 13 April 2026
Ministry of Rural Development inspection confirms steady progress on over 20 kilometers of upgraded connectivity for local communities The Ministry of Rural Development has announced that the construction of two significant rural road projects in Battambang province has reached approximately 60 percent completion. This update follows a site inspection led by His Excellency Chhay Rithisen, Ministe...
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Cambodia Achieves Nearly 90 Percent Basic Water Access as Government Charts Next Phase for Rural Health
- 17 February 2026
As of 2025, Cambodia has reached a significant milestone in public infrastructure, with basic water supply coverage now extending to 89 percent of the population. This achievement was highlighted during a high-level workshop on February 11, 2026, where officials met to finalize and disseminate the National Strategic Plan and Action Plan for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation for the 2026 to 2033 pe...
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Cambodia Inaugurates 7 Rural Roads, Breaks Ground on 7 More in Takeo
- 17 December 2025
Over 77 Kilometers of New Roads Set to Boost Rural Economy in Takeo Province Cambodia officially inaugurated seven rural roads, totaling $41.40$ kilometers in length, while simultaneously breaking ground on seven more rural roads, covering a total of $36$ kilometers, all within Takeo province. The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Chhay Rithisen, Minister of Rural Development, and H...
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One Road Break Ground While Nine Roads Over 70 Kilometers of New Rural Roads Inaugurated in Tboung Khmum
- 29 November 2025
TBOUNG KHMUM, Cambodia – A new 6.30-kilometer rural road has commenced construction in Tboung Khmum Province, coinciding with the official inauguration of nine completed rural roads totaling 70.4 kilometers. The completion and launching ceremonies were presided over by H.E. Chhay Rithisen, Minister of Rural Development, and H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, on November 24, 2025. Th...
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Svay Rieng Province Celebrates New Infrastructure Development
- 13 October 2025
Svay Rieng Province is making significant strides in rural infrastructure development, having successfully constructed 771 rural roads that span nearly 3,000 kilometers. Local authorities are dedicated to further enhancing infrastructure to stimulate economic growth in the region. This commitment was underscored during the recent groundbreaking ceremony for a new 60-meter-long concrete bridge o...
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Cambodia Designates Lva Village in Battambang Province as Key Model Village
- 13 March 2025
In a significant step toward rural development, the Cambodian government has designated Lva village in Battambang province as a key model village. This initiative aims to enhance local living standards and promote sustainable development in rural areas. On 3 March 2025, His Excellency Chhay Rithsen, Minister of Rural Development, led a delegation to inspect Lva village in Lva commune, Bavel dis...
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The Two Main Roads in Stoeng Treng Have Been Announced
- 20 May 2022
The two main road lengths of more than 22 kilometres in Stoeng Treng province were officially inaugurated on May 18, 2022, in the presence of HE Svay Sam Eang, Governor of Stoeng Treng Province. These two roads are in Sre Sambo village, Siem Pang district, Stoeng Treng province, with a length of more than 22 kilometres, built under the commune fund in 2021 as a special gift for the year 2022. ...
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Cambodia Receives Approx. US$4 million from Japan to Develop Rural Areas
- 21 March 2022
Grant aid worth JPY500 million (US$4.3 million) has been signed over during the state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Cambodia. The grant was signed on 20 March by the Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro and Representative of UNDP to Cambodia Alissar Chaker, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and HE Kishida Fumio. The two projects includ...
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