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Japan's contribution to the infrastructure here is hugely underrated. They go for the less glamorous projects like city drainage, and of course it's a two way trade, but they should be commended.
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Japan Supports Clean Water and School Building Projects in Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, January 15, 2021 --

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$187,682 to support two projects in the fields of clean water and education, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” Grant).

The grant contracts were signed here today between H.E. MIKAMI Masahiro, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia, and the representatives of the recipient organisations.

According to a press release of the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh issued this evening, US$96,775 of the total amount will be given to Cambodian Water Association (CAWA) to carry out the project for installing small pipe water supply system at Koh Peam Raing in Prey Veng province.

Under this project, water supply system will be constructed and approximately 9.6km water distribution networks will be installed at Koh Peam Raing. More than 1,300 people will have an access to affordable clean water and adequate sanitation, which will contribute to the improvement in their living standard.

The rest, US$90,907, will be for the project for constructing school building at Khyoung Lower Secondary School in Chey Sen district, Preah Vihear province to be implemented by Preah Vihear Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sports.

In this project, a five-room school building equipped with school furniture, a four-room toilet, a hand washing station and a water tank will be built at the secondary school. It is expected to benefit 210 students and 9 teachers through the improvement of the quality of education and learning environment, and also to contribute to the healthy development of the students.
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Japan Supports Three More Projects in Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, March 19, 2021 --

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$574,230 in total to support three projects in Cambodia, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” Grant).

The grant contracts were signed separately today between Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mikami Masahiro, and representatives of the recipient institutions.

According to a press release of the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh, some US$217,845 of the total fund will be used to construct Koun Damrei irrigation facility in Stung Trang commune, Sala Krao district, Pailin province; US$169,720 to strengthen cashew nut value chain in Kampong Thom province; and the rest US$186,665 for road improvement in Romduol district, Svay Rieng province.

The assistance is based on the commitment of co-chair’s statement of 13th Mekong-Japan foreign minister’s meeting on 9 July, 2020 which says “Implementing approximately US$91 million worth Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project in FY 2020 as KUSANONE Mekong SDGs initiative, aimed at supporting the social and economic development of local communities and villages across the Mekong region”.

Japan’s “KUSANONE” Projects started in Cambodia in 1991 in order to support Cambodia’s reconstruction and development at the grassroots level. The assistance aims to protect those who are vulnerable due to various factors such as poverty and/or misfortunes that directly threaten their lives, livelihood, and dignity, as well as to promote self-reliance of local communities.
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Since 1991, the Government of Japan has provided over US$64 million for mainly local authorities and non-governmental organisations to implement 650 KUSANONE projects throughout Cambodia.
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Japan Donates 35 Ambulances to Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, May 07, 2021 --

The Government of Japan has donated 35 ambulances to Cambodia to support the latter’s efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The donation handover ceremony was held on May 7, 2021 at the Ministry of Health Central Medical Storage (CMS) under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Yuok Sambath, Secretary of State, Ministry of Health and Mr. KARIMATA Atsushi, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Thank God.

Perish the thought of a ministry having to go out of pocket for some ambulances.

I wonder what make/model luxury vehicle the Secretary of State, Ministry of Health gets driven in each workday, or which gated borey lavish mansion is lived in.

Nah, I'm sure they live like proper humble pauper civil servants.
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Brody wrote: Sat May 08, 2021 5:21 pm Thank God.

Perish the thought of a ministry having to go out of pocket for some ambulances.

I wonder what make/model luxury vehicle the Secretary of State, Ministry of Health gets driven in each workday, or which gated borey lavish mansion is lived in.

Nah, I'm sure they live like proper humble pauper civil servants.
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Japan to Continue Cooperating with Cambodia on Human Resource Development
AKP Phnom Penh, June 11, 2021 --

Japan has pledged to continue assisting the Ministry of Interior in capacity building of its officials by providing more scholarships and training courses, despite the COVID-19 threat.

The promise was reaffirmed by H.E. MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia during a courtesy call on Samdech Kralahom Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior on June 10.
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Japan Praised for Vital Role in Cambodia’s Development
AKP Phnom Penh, August 13, 2021 --

The assistance from the Government and people of Japan have contributed to the development of Cambodia in almost all areas, which reflects the crucial role of Japan as an important "strategic development partner" of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

The remark was made by H.E. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance during a recent virtual meeting with H.E. Mikami Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, according to a press release of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The Cambodian DPM expressed his profound thanks to the Government of Japan for its material, technical and financial support for Cambodia, particularly the one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine which is a generous gesture of Japan.
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JICA Hands over 400 Units of Motorbike to Ministry of Health
AKP Phnom Penh, September 16, 2021 --
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The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has handed over 400 units of motorbikes to the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Cambodia in contribution to fight against COVID-19 in the country.

The handover ceremony was held on Sept. 15 under the presidency of H.E. Prof. Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health and Ms. Kamei Haruko, Chief Representative of JICA Cambodia Office.

In order to contribute to the efforts against COVID-19 by the Royal Government of Cambodia, these motorbikes have been handed over to MOH through the “Project to Strengthen Capacity of COVID-19 Response in Cambodia”, JICA said.

The motorbikes will be utilised to strengthen the COVID-19 vaccine deployment system and vaccination campaign by the National Immunisation Programme of MOH, JICA said.
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I'm amazed at the handouts Cambodia receives it's a lucrative business for some being poor. :stir:
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