INTRODUCTION
The proposed project is designed to enhance market opportunities through an inclusive, beneficiary‐led, market‐driven approach leading to enhanced competitiveness and increased capacity to manage climate risks. With an overall investment requirement of US$101.67 million, including a US$91.67 million of IDA credit, the project will have four components, plus a fifth zero‐allocation component for the case of an eligible crisis or emergency.
The project will be implemented over a period of six years (2019-2025) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will lead as Executing Agency (EA) whereas other three ministries including the Ministry of Rural Development, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Ministry of Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) will act as Implementing Agencies (IAs). The project is intended to implement in 13 target provinces including Battambang, Mondulkiri, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Preah Vihear, Siem Reap, Tboung Khmum, Kratie, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, and Phnom Penh.
The MRD and MoWRAM will jointly implement project in the area of related public infrastructure support under the Component 2: Supporting Public