Japan International Cooperation Agency provides ODA loan for Phnom Penh flood protection and drainage improvement project
Type: Financing · Technology: Water Waste · Country: Cambodia · Announced: 2026-05-06
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an official development assistance (ODA) loan agreement with the Government of Cambodia to fund flood protection and drainage improvement in Phnom Penh City. The project aims to mitigate damages from floods by developing and rehabilitating drainage facilities across the capital. This financing marks JICA's continued support for Cambodia's infrastructure resilience amid increasing urban flood risks. The loan agreement was formalized on May 6, 2026, with no financial terms disclosed in the announcement. The initiative targets critical urban drainage systems to enhance flood resilience in Cambodia's rapidly growing capital.
Counterparties
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (Lender)
- Government of Cambodia (Borrower)