Environmental Safeguard Consultant for Cambodia Agricultural Sector Diversification Project

The Royal Government of Cambodia has dedicated an investment of US$101.67 million, including a US$91.67 million IDA credit, for the Cambodia Agricultural Sector Diversification Project (CASDP), which has been implemented for a duration of 6 years starting in January 2019. CASDP 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. The project consists of four main components, plus a fifth zero‐allocation component for the case of an eligible crisis or emergency. The first two components are closely linked and represent the largest part of the investments and are modular and scalable and adaptable to geographical areas and commodity/value chains. The third component focuses on institutional strengthening and seeks to enhance the impact of the investments made under the first two components in the medium and long term, ensuring sustainability and possible expansion of benefits across the country.

CASDP is geared towards the compilation of value chain support, including extensive technical assistance (TA), productive infrastructure, and financial support services. In particular, Component 1 emphasizes the linkages between direct support to farmers, producer organizations (POs), and small and medium agribusinesses (SMAs). Component 2 complements component 1 by concentrating on public investments in roads and irrigation infrastructure. All public infrastructure investments of Component 2 will be prioritized and implemented according to selected diversification plans (DPls) to be prepared under Component 1, applying new civil works codes that reduce vulnerability to climate risks.

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