AIIB Watch Cases

Status: Approved
Timeframe: 2024-?
Area: Pursat and Sangker River Basin, Cambodia
AIIB Investment Amount: USD 80 million
Total Project Cost: USD 176 million
Co-financier: ADB, Government of Cambodia

E&S Category: B

Project Details: 
The project aims to improve the irrigation water availibility in the dry season and to manage wet season flooding. 

Project concerns: 
The project requires land acquisition of agricultural land of private households along the irrigation canals and for the construction of flooding controlling schemes. The project is situated in areas possibly inhabited by ethnic Cham communities. These communities will also be impacted by land acquisition. 

During construction the project is expected to have negative environmental impacts on soil erosion, surface water contamination, flora and fauna as well as community health and safety, cultural heritage and more.

During operation the project is expected to have negative impacts on soil degradation, community health and safety and long-term sustainability due to potential water use conflicts.

Further Information:
AIIB Project Description

Last update: 21.01.2025