This document assesses Cambodia's transport sector, which plays a critical role in supporting the country's economic growth. It examines the performance and development constraints of Cambodia's road, rail, water, and urban transport subsectors. It also discusses the government's transport strategy and plans, lessons from past ADB assistance, and potential areas for future ADB support through knowledge initiatives and investments to help develop Cambodia's transport sector.
Thailand aims to establish itself as ASEAN's center of excellence for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035. The government has introduced a master plan to transform Thailand's automotive industry and develop supporting EV infrastructure over the next 15 years. Key goals include having EVs account for one-third of new car sales by 2030 and establishing Thailand as a manufacturing hub for EVs and batteries. The Board of Investment is offering various tax incentives to attract investment in EV production and related industries. Thailand sees developing a comprehensive EV ecosystem as crucial to achieving its environmental and economic goals.
This document summarizes Thailand's efforts to strengthen its position as a logistics and trading hub in Southeast Asia. It discusses Thailand's strategic geographic location at the center of key regional economic zones. It also outlines Thailand's investments in transportation infrastructure upgrades, including several major projects, to better connect the country regionally and internationally. Furthermore, it describes Thailand's "Third Thailand Logistic Development Plan" which focuses on supply chain enhancement, infrastructure development, and supporting logistics development. The upgrades aim to improve Thailand's competitiveness and ability to facilitate regional trade and commerce.
Thailand is ASEAN’s largest auto producer. Production in 2020 is 1,427,074 units, in which accounted for 50.1 percent of total production in all ASEAN countries. This is followed by Indonesia with 690,150 units or around 24.2 percent, and Malaysia with 485,186 units or around 17.0 percent.
This document provides a summary of Thailand's efforts to transition to a more technology-focused knowledge economy. It discusses Thailand's push to increase spending on research and development and improve access to technology for SMEs. It also outlines several innovative Thai projects in areas like healthcare robots for the elderly, advanced wound dressings, and biomass energy. The document indicates Thailand's electronics and electrical industry is an important export sector, constituting nearly $100 billion, and the government actively promotes its development.
Thailand's electrical and electronics industry saw high export growth in 2015, contributing significantly to the country's GDP. The industry has expanded greatly over the past 50 years, establishing Thailand as a leading production base in Southeast Asia. In 2015, exports from the electrical and electronics sector totaled over $54 billion, with hard disk drives and air conditioners being major exports. The government's infrastructure development plan and promotion of clusters are supporting further investment and growth opportunities in promising subsectors like smart devices. KV Electronics is one example of a company that has grown substantially over 30 years in Thailand by embracing innovation and new technologies like Industry 4.0.
Thailand has a large and well-established electrical and electronics industry. In 2014, the industry accounted for 24% of Thailand's exports and billions in revenue. Thailand is a major hub for electronics manufacturing in Southeast Asia, hosting global brands in appliances, integrated circuits, data storage, and more. The Thai government supports the industry through research programs, workforce training, and incentives to attract investment. As the electrical and electronics industry continues growing, Thailand remains an attractive destination for companies in these sectors.
Opportunities and the tech ecosystems in SE Asia and Thailand are booming. The Thailand Board of Investment shares an overview of the tech and talent landscape and new initiatives to support business expanding into the area. Connect with us if you are interested in learning more or working with Thailand!
Thailand aims to establish itself as ASEAN's center of excellence for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035. The government has introduced a master plan to transform Thailand's automotive industry and develop supporting EV infrastructure over the next 15 years. Key goals include having EVs account for one-third of new car sales by 2030 and establishing Thailand as a manufacturing hub for EVs and batteries. The Board of Investment is offering various tax incentives to attract investment in EV production and related industries. Thailand sees developing a comprehensive EV ecosystem as crucial to achieving its environmental and economic goals.
This document summarizes Thailand's efforts to strengthen its position as a logistics and trading hub in Southeast Asia. It discusses Thailand's strategic geographic location at the center of key regional economic zones. It also outlines Thailand's investments in transportation infrastructure upgrades, including several major projects, to better connect the country regionally and internationally. Furthermore, it describes Thailand's "Third Thailand Logistic Development Plan" which focuses on supply chain enhancement, infrastructure development, and supporting logistics development. The upgrades aim to improve Thailand's competitiveness and ability to facilitate regional trade and commerce.
Thailand is ASEAN’s largest auto producer. Production in 2020 is 1,427,074 units, in which accounted for 50.1 percent of total production in all ASEAN countries. This is followed by Indonesia with 690,150 units or around 24.2 percent, and Malaysia with 485,186 units or around 17.0 percent.
This document provides a summary of Thailand's efforts to transition to a more technology-focused knowledge economy. It discusses Thailand's push to increase spending on research and development and improve access to technology for SMEs. It also outlines several innovative Thai projects in areas like healthcare robots for the elderly, advanced wound dressings, and biomass energy. The document indicates Thailand's electronics and electrical industry is an important export sector, constituting nearly $100 billion, and the government actively promotes its development.
Thailand's electrical and electronics industry saw high export growth in 2015, contributing significantly to the country's GDP. The industry has expanded greatly over the past 50 years, establishing Thailand as a leading production base in Southeast Asia. In 2015, exports from the electrical and electronics sector totaled over $54 billion, with hard disk drives and air conditioners being major exports. The government's infrastructure development plan and promotion of clusters are supporting further investment and growth opportunities in promising subsectors like smart devices. KV Electronics is one example of a company that has grown substantially over 30 years in Thailand by embracing innovation and new technologies like Industry 4.0.
Thailand has a large and well-established electrical and electronics industry. In 2014, the industry accounted for 24% of Thailand's exports and billions in revenue. Thailand is a major hub for electronics manufacturing in Southeast Asia, hosting global brands in appliances, integrated circuits, data storage, and more. The Thai government supports the industry through research programs, workforce training, and incentives to attract investment. As the electrical and electronics industry continues growing, Thailand remains an attractive destination for companies in these sectors.
Opportunities and the tech ecosystems in SE Asia and Thailand are booming. The Thailand Board of Investment shares an overview of the tech and talent landscape and new initiatives to support business expanding into the area. Connect with us if you are interested in learning more or working with Thailand!
The document summarizes port development projects at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand. It outlines plans to expand the port's capacity through three phases, with Phase III construction planned from 2017-2022 to accommodate growing throughput. It also details two specific projects - a single rail transfer operator project to increase rail transport volume, and a coastal terminal project to serve coastal and inland shipping. Both projects are slated to begin operations in 2017 after construction from 2016-2017.
The document discusses Thailand's growing aerospace industry and the Thai government's support for it. It notes that Thailand's aviation market is growing rapidly due to increases in tourism and low-cost airlines. The government has implemented plans to develop an Aerospace Industrial Estate to attract aerospace manufacturers and MRO companies. Companies like Airbus, Boeing, and Chromalloy have invested in Thailand due to factors like available skilled labor, strategic location, and existing industrial base. The BOI is supporting the industry by creating digital systems to streamline investment application and approval processes.
VIETNAM BUSINESS INVASION IN MYANMAR
https://www.ft.com/content/6453bf9c-e65b-37f7-8aa8-0798535828cb
The scramble for Myanmar among Western investors has yet to extend far beyond scouting trips and vague statements of intent.
Not so with companies from Vietnam, which had few qualms about doing business with Myanmar’s military dictatorship
before political and economic reforms of the last year. Many are moving ahead with investment plans.
https://www.ft.com/content/6453bf9c-e65b-37f7-8aa8-0798535828cb
http://customsnews.vn/9-commodity-groups-of-myanmar-demand-for-imports-1688.html
https://www.mmbiztoday.com/articles/vietnamese-investors-pour-15b-myanmar
http://www.veropr.com/5-tips-for-vietnamese-businesses-to-launch-in-myanmar/
The Thai government has implemented a Cluster Development Policy to boost various industrial clusters and strengthen competitiveness. Key points:
- The policy aims to link businesses, suppliers, institutions within geographic clusters to enhance cooperation and industrial value.
- Target clusters include automotive, electronics, chemicals, agriculture, textiles and others using advanced technology. They receive government support through incentives, infrastructure development and human resource training.
- Incentives for qualified projects include corporate tax exemptions for 8-10 years, import duty waivers, and other tax and non-tax benefits to encourage investment and development of the targeted clusters.
The document discusses Thailand's growing role as a key logistics hub in ASEAN. It notes that Thailand has extensive multimodal transport networks and its central location has made it a manufacturing powerhouse able to meet rising regional demand for cross-border logistics. The development of economic corridors and emphasis on infrastructure is improving connectivity. The Thai government supports expanding Thailand's logistics systems through incentives and the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity aims to further regional transport facilitation. Thailand's strategic location and efforts to decrease logistics costs position it to emerge as a major ASEAN logistics center.
Thailand has been undoubtedly one of the most desirable places for starting businesses for more than 30 years. The continuity of policies and privileges from government agencies helped develop Thailand to become the second-biggest economy in Southeast Asia.
BOI recognizes the importance of aerospace industry and offers a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for projects that meet national development objectives.
Presentation file on "Thailand: An ASEAN Hub, A World of Opportunities" by Ms. Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment, May 21, 2015 at the Royal Thai Consulate, Chicago
Thailand is already a significant market for industrial robots. In
2017, Thailand was the 3rd largest market in ASEAN and, by 2018, it was estimated to have become the 2nd largest. Recognizing the importance of automation and robotics, the Thai government has implemented various measures to promote the growth of these key industries. The use of industrial robots in the country is therefore expected to continue growing.
The document outlines Thailand's Special Economic Development Zones (SEZs) policy and Cluster Development policy. The objectives are to strengthen industrial value chains, attract value-added investment, and decentralize development. The policy provides tax and non-tax incentives for "Super Clusters" and "Other Clusters" in targeted industries. It identifies priority clusters like automotive, electronics, chemicals, and outlines support measures and responsible agencies to strengthen targeted clusters through infrastructure development, human resource training, and facilitating investment.
Thailand has a growing machinery industry that supports its manufacturing sector. While machinery imports and exports have increased substantially in recent years, Thailand still imports complex machinery. The top imports in 2014 were tractor parts from Japan, air pumps from China, and printing machinery from Germany. Domestically, Thailand produces industrial, agricultural, and machine tools, with industrial machinery making up most trade value. The machinery industry employs around 200,000 workers and continues to support growth in key sectors like automotive and electronics.
The document discusses opportunities for expanding semiconductor production capacity in ASEAN countries to help address the global chip shortage. It notes that several ASEAN nations have developed semiconductor industries and specializations across the value chain. Specifically, it highlights opportunities for expansion in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, due to factors like skilled workforces, government support through incentives, and strategic locations.
Presentation file on "Thailand: An ASEAN Hub, A World of Opportunities" by Ms. Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment, June 15, 2015 at Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown (BIO 2015)
BOI recognizes the importance of automation and robotics and offers a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for projects that meet national development objectives.
Thailand is emerging as one of the fastest growing solar markets in Southeast Asia. The government has implemented policies like feed-in tariffs to encourage solar development. Thailand's solar rooftop market is poised for growth, driven by declining costs, supportive policies and a conducive business environment. Solar power pioneer Wandee Khunchornyakong highlights the six steps of SPCG's success in Thailand's solar industry: think, believe, have faith, plan well, act and execute, and evaluate.
China - Country and IT Market Study (Summary)Zinnov
at $200Bn in 2012
3,327
2,987
11.2%
2011
2012
Retail Sales Breakdown
Unorganized retail accounts for 80%
of the total market
Organized Retail
20%
Unorganized Retail
80%
- China's IT market was worth $122.9 billion in 2012, with hardware accounting for 65% of spending, IT services 22%, and software 13%. China had over 356 million PCs installed, 564 million internet users including 420 million mobile internet users, and over 1.11 billion mobile subscribers including over 330 million smartphone users.
- The document
BOI recognizes the importance of the aerospace industry and offers a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for projects that meet national development objectives.
Presentation file on "Investment Opportunities in Auto Sector in Thailand" by Mr. Chokedee Kaewsang, Deputy Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment, April 2, 2015 at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, ON, Canada
Thailand is developing its digital infrastructure and transitioning to a digital economy through initiatives like the National Digital Economy Master Plan which aims to improve broadband access, develop data centers and cloud services, and promote tech startups. This will position Thailand as a digital hub in ASEAN and attract investors in growing digital sectors like data centers, where companies like Supernap are investing billions in large new facilities. One example of a successful foreign investment is ThaiGerTec, a Thai-German automotive software company that has gained global attention for its work with companies like BMW and now employs 60 specialists in Thailand.
Ipc business opportunity in its industry by sirena cheng 20121226Serena Cheng
This document summarizes transportation infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia supported by the Asian Development Bank between 2012-2017. It outlines major expressway, highway, provincial/rural road, railway, and urban transport projects in countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. These projects involve constructing and improving over 3,000 km of roads and railways. The document also discusses ITS applications like traffic monitoring and management that could be implemented on completed transportation infrastructure projects to enhance safety, mobility, and sustainability. Finally, it introduces Lanner Inc. as a provider of in-vehicle and roadside computing platforms that enable various ITS applications.
2.1 Sustainable and inclusive transport - BUET (1).pdfNabilaEram
This document discusses the transport system and challenges in Bangladesh. It notes that while roads and inland water transport dominate the system, carrying over 90% of traffic, the transport sector suffers from insufficient infrastructure, institutional deficiencies, lack of public transport options, and inadequate traffic management. The document examines the current status and issues with various modes of transport like rail, road, and water. It identifies weaknesses in the institutional arrangements for transport planning and management, including a lack of coordination, assessment of optimal modal usage, and capacity for integrated multimodal planning. Overall, the transport system in Bangladesh requires improvements to infrastructure, expansion of public transport, strengthened institutions, and better coordination between modes for sustainable development.
The document summarizes port development projects at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand. It outlines plans to expand the port's capacity through three phases, with Phase III construction planned from 2017-2022 to accommodate growing throughput. It also details two specific projects - a single rail transfer operator project to increase rail transport volume, and a coastal terminal project to serve coastal and inland shipping. Both projects are slated to begin operations in 2017 after construction from 2016-2017.
The document discusses Thailand's growing aerospace industry and the Thai government's support for it. It notes that Thailand's aviation market is growing rapidly due to increases in tourism and low-cost airlines. The government has implemented plans to develop an Aerospace Industrial Estate to attract aerospace manufacturers and MRO companies. Companies like Airbus, Boeing, and Chromalloy have invested in Thailand due to factors like available skilled labor, strategic location, and existing industrial base. The BOI is supporting the industry by creating digital systems to streamline investment application and approval processes.
VIETNAM BUSINESS INVASION IN MYANMAR
https://www.ft.com/content/6453bf9c-e65b-37f7-8aa8-0798535828cb
The scramble for Myanmar among Western investors has yet to extend far beyond scouting trips and vague statements of intent.
Not so with companies from Vietnam, which had few qualms about doing business with Myanmar’s military dictatorship
before political and economic reforms of the last year. Many are moving ahead with investment plans.
https://www.ft.com/content/6453bf9c-e65b-37f7-8aa8-0798535828cb
http://customsnews.vn/9-commodity-groups-of-myanmar-demand-for-imports-1688.html
https://www.mmbiztoday.com/articles/vietnamese-investors-pour-15b-myanmar
http://www.veropr.com/5-tips-for-vietnamese-businesses-to-launch-in-myanmar/
The Thai government has implemented a Cluster Development Policy to boost various industrial clusters and strengthen competitiveness. Key points:
- The policy aims to link businesses, suppliers, institutions within geographic clusters to enhance cooperation and industrial value.
- Target clusters include automotive, electronics, chemicals, agriculture, textiles and others using advanced technology. They receive government support through incentives, infrastructure development and human resource training.
- Incentives for qualified projects include corporate tax exemptions for 8-10 years, import duty waivers, and other tax and non-tax benefits to encourage investment and development of the targeted clusters.
The document discusses Thailand's growing role as a key logistics hub in ASEAN. It notes that Thailand has extensive multimodal transport networks and its central location has made it a manufacturing powerhouse able to meet rising regional demand for cross-border logistics. The development of economic corridors and emphasis on infrastructure is improving connectivity. The Thai government supports expanding Thailand's logistics systems through incentives and the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity aims to further regional transport facilitation. Thailand's strategic location and efforts to decrease logistics costs position it to emerge as a major ASEAN logistics center.
Thailand has been undoubtedly one of the most desirable places for starting businesses for more than 30 years. The continuity of policies and privileges from government agencies helped develop Thailand to become the second-biggest economy in Southeast Asia.
BOI recognizes the importance of aerospace industry and offers a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for projects that meet national development objectives.
Presentation file on "Thailand: An ASEAN Hub, A World of Opportunities" by Ms. Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment, May 21, 2015 at the Royal Thai Consulate, Chicago
Thailand is already a significant market for industrial robots. In
2017, Thailand was the 3rd largest market in ASEAN and, by 2018, it was estimated to have become the 2nd largest. Recognizing the importance of automation and robotics, the Thai government has implemented various measures to promote the growth of these key industries. The use of industrial robots in the country is therefore expected to continue growing.
The document outlines Thailand's Special Economic Development Zones (SEZs) policy and Cluster Development policy. The objectives are to strengthen industrial value chains, attract value-added investment, and decentralize development. The policy provides tax and non-tax incentives for "Super Clusters" and "Other Clusters" in targeted industries. It identifies priority clusters like automotive, electronics, chemicals, and outlines support measures and responsible agencies to strengthen targeted clusters through infrastructure development, human resource training, and facilitating investment.
Thailand has a growing machinery industry that supports its manufacturing sector. While machinery imports and exports have increased substantially in recent years, Thailand still imports complex machinery. The top imports in 2014 were tractor parts from Japan, air pumps from China, and printing machinery from Germany. Domestically, Thailand produces industrial, agricultural, and machine tools, with industrial machinery making up most trade value. The machinery industry employs around 200,000 workers and continues to support growth in key sectors like automotive and electronics.
The document discusses opportunities for expanding semiconductor production capacity in ASEAN countries to help address the global chip shortage. It notes that several ASEAN nations have developed semiconductor industries and specializations across the value chain. Specifically, it highlights opportunities for expansion in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, due to factors like skilled workforces, government support through incentives, and strategic locations.
Presentation file on "Thailand: An ASEAN Hub, A World of Opportunities" by Ms. Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment, June 15, 2015 at Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown (BIO 2015)
BOI recognizes the importance of automation and robotics and offers a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for projects that meet national development objectives.
Thailand is emerging as one of the fastest growing solar markets in Southeast Asia. The government has implemented policies like feed-in tariffs to encourage solar development. Thailand's solar rooftop market is poised for growth, driven by declining costs, supportive policies and a conducive business environment. Solar power pioneer Wandee Khunchornyakong highlights the six steps of SPCG's success in Thailand's solar industry: think, believe, have faith, plan well, act and execute, and evaluate.
China - Country and IT Market Study (Summary)Zinnov
at $200Bn in 2012
3,327
2,987
11.2%
2011
2012
Retail Sales Breakdown
Unorganized retail accounts for 80%
of the total market
Organized Retail
20%
Unorganized Retail
80%
- China's IT market was worth $122.9 billion in 2012, with hardware accounting for 65% of spending, IT services 22%, and software 13%. China had over 356 million PCs installed, 564 million internet users including 420 million mobile internet users, and over 1.11 billion mobile subscribers including over 330 million smartphone users.
- The document
BOI recognizes the importance of the aerospace industry and offers a wide range of tax and non-tax incentives for projects that meet national development objectives.
Presentation file on "Investment Opportunities in Auto Sector in Thailand" by Mr. Chokedee Kaewsang, Deputy Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment, April 2, 2015 at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, ON, Canada
Thailand is developing its digital infrastructure and transitioning to a digital economy through initiatives like the National Digital Economy Master Plan which aims to improve broadband access, develop data centers and cloud services, and promote tech startups. This will position Thailand as a digital hub in ASEAN and attract investors in growing digital sectors like data centers, where companies like Supernap are investing billions in large new facilities. One example of a successful foreign investment is ThaiGerTec, a Thai-German automotive software company that has gained global attention for its work with companies like BMW and now employs 60 specialists in Thailand.
Ipc business opportunity in its industry by sirena cheng 20121226Serena Cheng
This document summarizes transportation infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia supported by the Asian Development Bank between 2012-2017. It outlines major expressway, highway, provincial/rural road, railway, and urban transport projects in countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. These projects involve constructing and improving over 3,000 km of roads and railways. The document also discusses ITS applications like traffic monitoring and management that could be implemented on completed transportation infrastructure projects to enhance safety, mobility, and sustainability. Finally, it introduces Lanner Inc. as a provider of in-vehicle and roadside computing platforms that enable various ITS applications.
2.1 Sustainable and inclusive transport - BUET (1).pdfNabilaEram
This document discusses the transport system and challenges in Bangladesh. It notes that while roads and inland water transport dominate the system, carrying over 90% of traffic, the transport sector suffers from insufficient infrastructure, institutional deficiencies, lack of public transport options, and inadequate traffic management. The document examines the current status and issues with various modes of transport like rail, road, and water. It identifies weaknesses in the institutional arrangements for transport planning and management, including a lack of coordination, assessment of optimal modal usage, and capacity for integrated multimodal planning. Overall, the transport system in Bangladesh requires improvements to infrastructure, expansion of public transport, strengthened institutions, and better coordination between modes for sustainable development.
Name of the Project: Conflict-Affected Area Rehabilitation Project (CAARP)
Scope of Work: Rehabilitation of 240km of national highways in North-East Province.
Objectives: Achieve sustainable maintenance and construction of economically justifiable roads to improve access and reduce transport costs, promote more sustainable road funding, adopt environmentally sustainable practices, and generate rural employment.
Rural Long Range Transportation Plan 2005 - 2030LSCOG
This document provides a summary of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments Rural Long-Range Transportation Plan for 2005-2030. The plan was developed in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and a Technical Advisory Committee to identify and prioritize rural transportation needs in the region in accordance with federal transportation planning requirements. Key aspects of the plan include maintaining and improving the region's highway, bridge, intersection and other infrastructure over the 25-year period through projects funded by rural system upgrade funds. Public involvement was an important part of developing and implementing the plan.
Transportation Improvement Program 2014 - 2019LSCOG
This document provides an overview of the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program for the Lower Savannah region of South Carolina. It discusses the planning process and goals for improving transportation in the region, which includes Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. The document outlines the projects and funding included in the improvement program, which must follow state and federal requirements regarding public input, civil rights compliance, and financial constraint. It also describes the process for amending projects in the program as needed.
1 GHANA MINISTRY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 2013Philip Ryan
The document is a draft budget proposal from the Ministry of Roads and Highways of Ghana for 2013-2015. It includes a strategic overview of the ministry's objectives, functions and key performance indicators. It outlines 4 budget programs: 1) Management and Administration, 2) Road Construction, 3) Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance, and 4) Road Safety and Environment. For each program it provides expenditure estimates by sub-program, economic classification and projects. The majority of funding is allocated to road construction and rehabilitation projects, while program 1 focuses on ministry administration, coordination, training and policy development.
The document discusses financing rural roads in Bangladesh. It provides background on Bangladesh's transportation infrastructure and rural development strategies. Rural roads are crucial for poverty reduction by improving mobility and access to services. The government's rural development model includes rural works programs and infrastructure development. The Local Government Engineering Department has implemented projects to improve rural roads, bridges, and markets. Studies show that improved rural road networks generate income by reducing transportation costs, increasing agricultural production, encouraging savings and investment, and overall raising household incomes.
The document provides background information on road infrastructure in Sri Lanka and the role of the Road Development Authority (RDA). It notes that over 70% of traffic is carried by national roads, but many are in poor condition due to neglect and lack of maintenance. The RDA is tasked with developing and maintaining the national highway network. One of RDA's ongoing projects, funded by the Asian Development Bank, is the Conflict Affected Area Rehabilitation Project (CAARP) to rehabilitate 240km of highways. However, the project has faced delays, cost overruns and claims, prompting this study to identify and recommend techniques for managing risks in road construction procurement to help ensure projects meet objectives on time and on budget.
The document provides background information on road infrastructure in Sri Lanka and the role of the Road Development Authority (RDA). It notes that over 70% of traffic is carried by national roads, but many are in poor condition. The RDA is tasked with maintaining and developing the national highway network. One of RDA's ongoing projects is the Conflict-Affected Area Rehabilitation Project (CAARP) funded by the Asian Development Bank, which aims to rehabilitate 240km of national highways. However, the project has faced delays, cost overruns, and claims issues. The objective of this study is to identify risks that could prevent the CAARP project from achieving its goals and to recommend techniques for managing those risks to ensure the
This document provides an overview of a research study on managing risks in public procurement of road construction projects in Sri Lanka by the Road Development Authority (RDA). It discusses the importance of roads to Sri Lanka's economy and transport sector. It also outlines challenges like deterioration of roads and lack of maintenance. The study aims to identify risks involved in an Asian Development Bank funded road project in conflict-affected areas and recommend techniques to eliminate or manage those risks. The objectives are to achieve sustainable road development and improve access and transport efficiency while promoting environmental protection and employment. The literature review discusses definitions of risk management terms and processes. It emphasizes the need to properly evaluate risks, decide how to address them, and implement appropriate risk transfer mechanisms in public contracts
This document provides background information on road infrastructure in Sri Lanka and the role of the Road Development Authority (RDA). It specifically discusses a conflict-affected area rehabilitation project (CAARP) funded by the Asian Development Bank to rehabilitate 240km of national highways. The project faced risks and delays resulting in cost overruns. The objectives of this study are to identify and analyze risks in the CAARP project's procurement process and make recommendations to better manage such risks in future road projects implemented by RDA, in order to ensure quality construction is completed on time and on budget.
Report to Darebin Council on freight in context of Victoria's freight strategyWal Cichocki
This report summarizes the implications of Victoria's Freight Futures strategy on the local government area of Darebin and discusses actions that may be required as a result. Key points include:
- Freight volumes in Victoria are projected to double by 2030, increasing impacts on local roads
- Freight Futures aims to improve freight efficiency, capacity and sustainability through 20 strategic directions
- Several directions like improving "last mile" delivery and enhancing safety will affect Darebin
- Increased freight is likely to impact Darebin's roads, requiring assessment, funding, and potential upgrades
- Council may need to review planning policies and assist with evaluating freight corridors and hubs
The document discusses the Asian Development Bank's 2019 Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring Annual Report. It finds that while average travel times along Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation transport corridors improved due to infrastructure investment, delays at borders remained a major issue hindering efficient trade. The report analyzes data on cargo shipments to assess the efficiency of six CAREC corridors and monitors progress on key indicators like travel time and costs. It aims to inform policymakers about trade bottlenecks and guide further infrastructure and border reform.
The document discusses Malaysia's plans to shift reliance away from private vehicles and towards public transportation. It summarizes Malaysia's Vision 2020 goals of achieving developed nation status and unity through initiatives like the National Public Transport Framework. The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) was formed in 2010 to lead this transformation by developing a National Land Public Transport Master Plan and several subsidiary plans focused on improving rail, bus, taxi and integration systems. Major infrastructure projects underway include the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit system, bus rapid transit lines, and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail link. The overall aim is to increase public transportation's modal share to 40% by 2030 to reduce congestion, pollution and support economic growth
Bangladesh, with population over 160 million in a total area of only 150,000 km2, is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its capital, Dhaka, with a population of 17 million in the Greater Dhaka area is one of the world’s most densely populated cities. Bangladesh’s national GDP has been following a steady growth path of more than 6% per year over the last decade, and road traffic in Dhaka soared by more than 130% over the same period. Roads carry over 80% of national passenger traffic, providing the backbone of the transport sector.
The Rampura–Amulia–Demra Expressway (“RAD” or the “Project”) is a key project of Bangladesh’s Public–Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) and Roads and Highways Department (RHD). The project will serve as a gateway connecting central Dhaka to existing national highways to Chittagong, Sylhet, and the eastern regions of Bangladesh.
PPPA and RHD will shortly invite interested private sector parties to pre-qualify for the opportunity to Design Build, Finance, Operate, and Maintain the RAD project. A compelling opportunity exists for leading consortia to:
• Provide a much-awaited congestion relief road to traffic entering Dhaka, by developing a 13.5km expressway connecting National Highways N1 and N2 to the city center.
• Capitalize on Bangladesh’ economic and urban growth by providing critical connectivity infrastructure for the country
• Manage and operate the road over a 25-year concession
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been appointed as the Transaction Advisor to structure and tender the RAD as a PPP project. The expression of interest process for the project will commence shortly. The attached market awareness brochure provides preliminary information on the Project and the upcoming tender.
We look forward to feedback and participation from potential bidders. Contact information for the transaction advisors is provided in the brochure. Thank you in advance for your interest.
STEP Annual Conference 2017 - Heather Cowan, Transport Scotland - National Tr...STEP_scotland
This document summarizes a presentation on the National Transport Strategy Review in Scotland. The review aims to produce a successor strategy to set out a vision for Scotland's transport system over the next 20 years. It will provide a framework for evaluating transport investment, priorities and policies. The review process involves gathering evidence on key factors like climate change, technology changes, and public health to inform the development of the strategy by various working groups. Stakeholder engagement is also an important part of using the evidence to discuss the most important issues.
Publication: RITES Journal July 2010
Organization: Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES)
Source: www.rites.com
Date: July 2010
Summary: RITES Ltd., Government of India Enterprise was established in 1974, under the aegis of Indian Railways. It publishes an annual journal and discusses topics of contemporary significance.
Note: Please visit www.compad.in for more information
Ortigas New Mobility Mapping DocumentationiBoP Asia
The document reports on a New Mobility Mapping Workshop held on March 13, 2012 in Ortigas CBD area that brought together 63 participants from government, private sector, academe and NGOs. The workshop aimed to map out the existing and potential transport systems in the area through group activities. The results highlighted opportunities to improve walking and biking infrastructure, develop a bus rapid transit system, and implement policies supporting green transportation.
March 2016
The ACT Government’s freight strategy guides how freight moves into, around and out of the ACT. With the amount of freight coming into the ACT expected to double in the next 20 years, the freight strategy is essential to ensure future freight movement is efficient, sustainable and safe. The strategy also discusses the potential impacts of emerging trends and technologies such as online retail, new truck technologies and autonomous vehicles.
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1. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Cambodia’s transport sector plays a critical role in the country’s economic development by supporting
growth in key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and construction. This publication
examines Cambodia’s transport sector performance, major development constraints, and the government’s
strategy and plans. It also reflects on lessons learned from past Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance
and identifies potential areas for future support, including knowledge initiatives and investments.
The publication serves as a basis for further dialogue on how ADB and the government can collaborate to
effectively develop the transport sector in the coming years.
About the Asian Development Bank
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific,
while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members
—49 from the region. Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue,
loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
www.adb.org
ISBN 978-92-9261-750-9
CAMBODIA
SEPTEMBER 2019
TRANSPORT SECTOR ASSESSMENT,
STRATEGY, AND ROAD MAP
5. iii
CONTENTS
TABLES AND FIGURES iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS v
CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS vi
ABBREVIATIONS vi
I INTRODUCTION 1
II SECTOR ASSESSMENT: CONTEXT AND STRATEGIC ISSUES 2
A. Overall Transport Sector Context 2
B. Subsector Assessments 3
C. Core Sector Issues, Causes, and Effects 19
III SECTOR STRATEGY 21
A. Government Sector Strategy and Plans 21
B. ADB Sector Support Program and Experience 22
C. Other Development Partner Support 22
D. ADB Sector Strategy 23
IV TRANSPORT SECTOR ROAD MAP AND RESULTS FRAMEWORK 30
APPENDIX: PROBLEM TREE FOR TRANSPORT SECTOR 32
6. iv
TABLES AND FIGURES
TABLES
1 Road Sector Indicators 4
2 Programs in the Logistics Strategy 18
3 ADB Loans to the Transport Sector in Cambodia, 1996–2018 23
4 Development Partner Support for Transport Subsectors 24
5 Outline of Current and Future ADB Inputs to the Transport Sector 29
6 Transport Sector Road Map and Results Framework 30
FIGURES
1 Funding Source for National and/or Provincial Roads, 2014–2018 5
2 Road Fatality Rate 7
3 Vehicle Ownership in Cambodia 7
4 Maintenance Budget Allocation for National and Provincial Roads 8
5 Maintenance Budget Allocation for Rural Roads 9
6 Railway Freight Traffic Volume 11
7 Logistics Performance Ranking of Cambodia and Its Neighbors, 2010–2018 15
8 Logistics Performance—Cambodia and Its Neighbors 16
9 Strategic Links 26
7. v
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This report was prepared by a team from the Southeast Asia Department (SERD) of the Asian Development
Bank led by Takeshi Fukayama, transport specialist. The team members were Shihiru Date, senior transport
specialist; Mohammad Nazrul Islam, transport specialist; Margarita M. Javier, senior project assistant;
Daisuke Mizusawa, senior transport specialist; Nida Ouk, senior project officer; Ratha Sann, senior project
officer (infrastructure); Chaorin Shim, transport specialist; and Gengwen Zhao, transport specialist. Inputs
were provided by consultants: Peter J. Darjes and Samnang Hir. Guidance and support were provided by
SERD management: Ramesh Subramaniam, director general; F. Cleo Kawawaki, deputy director general;
Hiroaki Yamaguchi, director, Transport and Communication Division; and Sunniya Durrani-Jamal, country
director, Cambodia Resident Mission.
The team wishes to thank agencies and colleagues in the Government of Cambodia for discussions held
during the preparation of the report.
8. vi
CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS
as of 20 July 2019
Currency unit – riel (KR)
KR1.00 = $0.00024
$1.00 = KR4,083.00
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB – Asian Development Bank
ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASR – assessment, strategy, and road map
CBTA – Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement
CPS – country partnership strategy
DBST – double bituminous surface treatment
GMS – Greater Mekong Subregion
IWT – inland waterway transport
JICA – Japan International Cooperation Agency
km – kilometer
KOICA – Korea International Cooperation Agency
Lao PDR – Lao People’s Democratic Republic
MPWT – Ministry of Public Works and Transport
MRD – Ministry of Rural Development
MRS – Mekong River system
NSDP – National Strategic Development Plan
PBMC – performance-based maintenance contract
PPAP – Phnom Penh Autonomous Port
PPP – public–private partnership
PRC – People’s Republic of China
PSM – public sector management
RCI – regional cooperation and integration
RNIP – Road Network Improvement Project
RRIP – Rural Roads Improvement Project
RSIV – Rectangular Strategy for Growth, Employment, Equity and Efficiency, Phase IV
SAP – Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
TEU – twenty-foot equivalent unit
9. 1
I INTRODUCTION
The Southeast Asia Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is systematically updating sector
assessments, strategies, and road maps (ASRs) to better harmonize program and project planning with
member countries and development partners. The preparation of this transport ASR is an integral part of
project planning to ensure coordination between Cambodia’s priorities and those of ADB’s Strategy 20301
and the ADB Sustainable Transport Initiative.2
This sector ASR also provides the basis for dialogue between
the Government of Cambodia, the Southeast Asia Department’s Transport and Communications Division,
and the ADB Cambodia Resident Mission in developing the ADB country partnership strategy (CPS) for
Cambodia, 2019–2023.3
This ASR on Cambodia’s transport sector focuses mainly on roads, railways, and urban transport. The
important roles of water transport and air transport are also discussed. Logistics is highlighted as a
crosscutting issue. The ASR was developed primarily through consultations with the Ministry of Public
Works and Transport (MPWT), which manages the national and provincial road networks and the railways;
the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), which manages rural roads; and development partners working
in the transport sector.
1
ADB. 2018. Strategy 2030: Achieving a Prosperous, Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Asia and the Pacific. Manila.
2
ADB. 2010. Sustainable Transport Initiative Operational Plan. Manila.
3
The CPS, 2019–2023 is being processed.
10. 2
II SECTOR ASSESSMENT:
CONTEXT AND STRATEGIC ISSUES
A. Overall Transport Sector Context
Cambodia currently has four drivers of growth: agriculture, tourism, manufacturing (mainly garments for
export), and commercial and residential construction. Expansion and diversification of Cambodia’s drivers of
growth, especially agriculture, are important development objectives for the government.Efficient transport
is critical for the growth of those sectors. The agriculture sector relies on road and maritime transport for
exports, the tourism sector relies on international air carriers and road transport, manufacturing relies on road
and water transport to deliver the materials needed and to export finished products, and the construction
sector relies on water and road transport to deliver materials.
Road transport is the largest subsector, with an estimated modal share of more than 90% for passenger and
freight. The total road length in Cambodia is more than 61,000 kilometers (km). The number of registered
vehicles has been increasing at a double-digit rate each year and was more than 4 million in 2017. The number
of registered motorcycles has increased by at least 10% per year since 2005, and they accounted for about
85% of all registrations in 2017.
Railway transport is important considering its eco-friendliness and the potential for making greater use of
existing railway assets. However, the modal share of railways for passenger and freight is negligible. Containers
and fuel are transported on the 386 km Northern Line from Phnom Penh to Poipet, on the border with
Thailand, and the 264 km Southern Line from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville Port. Moreover, given the recent
rapid urbanization and the increase in vehicles in cities, the urban transport sector should be highlighted.
The country’s two main international ports, Phnom Penh inland and Sihanoukville on the coast, and the three
international airports, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville, are also important infrastructure assets.
The government and development partners prepared a logistics master plan in 2018 to improve the logistics
system and implement priority projects identified for realizing sustainable economic growth.4
The plan
focuses on infrastructure development of roads, railways, inland waterways, ports, multimodal transport
facilities, and air cargo hubs. Tourism is another important cross-subsector focus for transport infrastructure
development.
4
MPWT–Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)–World Bank. 2018. The Study on Logistics System Improvement Master Plan
in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Phnom Penh.
11. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues3
The transport sector plays important roles in Cambodia’s national strategic goals of promoting growth,
employment, equity, and efficiency, set in the Rectangular Strategy for Growth, Employment, Equity and
Efficiency, Phase IV (RSIV).5
Under the RSIV, the government aims to enhance transport connectivity and
build vibrant logistics systems to enhance the competitiveness and diversification of the economy. The
Industrial Development Policy, 2015–2025 requires the improvement of the transport network, especially
along the industrial corridor.6
The annual national budget for transport infrastructure was $123.75 million
in 2014, $183.75 million in 2015, $223.04 million in 2016, $216.70 million in 2017, and $158.07 million
in 2018.7
The government is preparing an integrated multi-transport and logistics master plan.
ThroughtheNationalStrategicDevelopmentPlan(NSDP),2014–2018,thegovernmentanditsdevelopment
partners have planned a sector expenditure program of $910.40 million (12% of the NSDP budget) to improve
the economy through better transport infrastructure.8
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) cooperation and integration initiative has provided substantial
support for Cambodia’s transport sector. This ADB-supported initiative envisions an integrated, prosperous
subregion based on interlinked economic corridors. The GMS Transport Sector Strategy, 2030 is designed to
achievethisgoalthroughaseamlessnetworkoftransportservicesconnectingthesubregion.9
Thismultimodal
network, which is being developed with private sector participation, is expected to give Cambodia better links
and synergies across the entire GMS.10
A priority in the strategy is the upgrading of sections of the original
alignment of the Southern Economic Corridor in Cambodia. The transport sector is being rehabilitated and
further developed to improve access and connectivity domestically and subregionally as part of the GMS
initiative, and regionally as part of the road and rail connectivity objectives of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN).
B. Subsector Assessments
1. Road Transport
Road transport is the principal mode for the movement of goods and people within Cambodia and between
GMS countries. Roads are critical to social and economic development, especially in areas where they are the
only available transport mode. The domestic need is to provide access between cities and to enhance rural
connectivity; the regional need is to facilitate connectivity and trade within the GMS and with the economies
of ASEAN.
5
Government of Cambodia. 2018. Rectangular Strategy for Growth, Employment, Equity and Efficiency: Building the Foundation Toward Realizing the
Cambodia Vision 2050, Phase IV of the Royal Government of Cambodia of the Sixth Legislature of the National Assembly. Phnom Penh.
6
Government of Cambodia. 2015. Cambodia Industrial Development Policy, 2015–2025. Market Orientation and Enabling Environment for
Industrial Development. Phnom Penh.
7
Government of Cambodia, MPWT. 2019. Annual Report for 2018 and Planning for 2019. Phnom Penh.
8
Government of Cambodia. 2014. National Strategic Development Plan, 2014–2018. Phnom Penh.
9
ADB. 2018. GMS Transport Sector Strategy 2030: Toward a Seamless, Efficient, Reliable, and Sustainable GMS Transport System. Manila.
10
In the GMS regional investment framework, sources of finance for transport projects include development partners such as ADB and the Korea
Export–Import Bank, as well as Chinese private finance of $1.6 billion for the construction of the 190 km Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway.
12. 4Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
The MPWT updated the 2004 Road Development Policy in 2009, with the inclusion of a road design
standard for each road class.11
In 2017, with support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the MPWT
prepared the Road Master Plan, which indicated road development priorities in the short term (2015–2020),
medium term (2021–2025), and long term (2026–2030).12
In addition, Japan proposed an expressway
development plan in 2013,13
while another expressway development plan was prepared with PRC support
in 2014. The 2014 plan proposed the construction of a 2,230 km expressway network by 2040 with the
investment of about $26 billion.14
The integrated multi-transport and logistics master plan being prepared
will include latest needs for the road sector and a comprehensive lists of road projects for investment. This
road network planning aims to support the national strategic goals of promoting growth, employment,
equity, and efficiency.
The MPWT prepared the Road Law, 2014 with World Bank support, covering such areas as technical
regulation, road use, fund sources, inspection, and penalties. However, as of mid-2019, the law has not been
effectively implemented. The government also promulgated the Road Traffic Law, 2015.
a. Road Infrastructure
The primary road network has 2,254 km of national paved roads (1-digit roads) that connect the country
with its borders, the GMS, and the ASEAN network; 5,007 km of inland national roads (2-digit roads), of
which 72% are paved; and 9,031 km of provincial roads (3- and 4-digit roads), of which only 30% are paved
(Table 1). The MPWT is responsible for the management of national and provincial roads.
Table 1: Road Sector Indicators
Road Type
Road
Length
(km)
Share in
Network
(%)
Roads
(number)
Bridges
(number)
Bridge
Length
(m)
Paved with DBST,
Asphalt Concrete, or
Cement Concrete
(%) Agency
National (1 digit) 2,254 4 9 589 17,643 100 MPWT
National (2 digit) 5,007 8 66 395 8,892 72 MPWT
Provincial (3 and 4 digit) 9,031 15 528 1,368 26,032 30 MPWT
Rural 45,242 74 15,209 2,128 30,245 5 MRD
Total 61,534 100 15,812 4,480 82,812
DBST = double bituminous surface treatment, km = kilometer, m = meter, MPWT = Ministry of Public Works and Transport, MRD = Ministry of
Rural Development.
Sources: MPWT and MRD.
11
Based on the information from Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group.
12
Henan Provincial Communications Planning and Design Institute Co. Ltd. 2017. Outline of Road Network Planning Project for the
Kingdom of Cambodia. Zhengzhou.
13
JICA. 2013. Preliminary Data Collection Survey for Expressway Development. Tokyo.
14
Henan Provincial Communications Planning and Design Institute Co. Ltd. 2014. Outline of Expressway Development Master Plan of the
Kingdom of Cambodia. Zhengzhou.
13. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues5
The development needs are as follows. The 1-digit national roads with double bituminous surface treatment
(DBST) need to be upgraded to asphalt concrete roads, and the lanes need to be increased from two to four
to meet the increasing traffic and axle load in the sections with heavy traffic. The unpaved sections of 2-digit
national roads need to be rehabilitated to meet the national standard, including paved condition (DBST or
asphalt concrete). The provincial roads need to increase the paved sections. Connecting the missing links
among the GMS corridors is an additional important development need.
The transport budget, which is funded by more than 10 development partners, is spent primarily on roads and
bridges. During 2014–2018 the external funding sources for the national and provincial roads included the
PRC (38.5%); Japan (37.9%); the Republic of Korea (12.0%); and multilateral development banks (11.6%),
including ADB and the World Bank (Figure 1). Private sources of financing have been prominent in recent
large road projects.15
Figure 1: Funding Source for National and/or Provincial Roads, 2014–2018 ($ million)
People’s Republic of China, 618
(38.5%)
Multilateral
development banks, 187
(11.6%)
Republic of Korea, 192
(12.0%)
Japan, 609
(37.9%)
Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.
ADB is supporting the improvement of national roads through the Road Network Improvement Project
(RNIP), which became effective in 2018.16
ADB also supported the improvement of provincial roads through
the Provincial Roads Improvement Project, which became effective in 2016.17
The main challenges related to
these projects include effective design and delivery of paved roads, efficient road asset management including
control of overloading, and road safety.
15
For example, construction of a build–operate–transfer expressway linking Phnom Penh to Preah Sihanouk Province financed by the private sector
in the PRC is expected to start by mid-2019 with a cost of $1.8 billion excluding expropriation costs.
16
ADB. 2017. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loan to the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Road Network
Improvement Project. Manila (Loan 3576-CAM).
17
ADB. 2011. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loan to the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Provincial
Roads Improvement Project. Manila (Loan 2839-CAM).
14. 6Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
The remaining network, consisting of about 45,241 km of rural roads (about 74% of the total road network),
is the responsibility of the MRD. Until 2017, only about 5% of rural roads were paved with either DBST or
reinforced concrete; the rest are still unpaved (laterite or earth) roads. The development need for rural roads
is to upgrade unpaved roads to paved conditions, enhancing all-weather connectivity between rural economic
growth centers and the national and regional road network, and promoting greater economic efficiency.
Various external financiers support the improvement of rural roads. The ADB-supported Rural Roads
Improvement Project (RRIP) II, which became effective in 2014, is cofinanced by Agence Française
de Développement, the Export–Import Bank of Korea, the Government of Australia, and the Nordic
Development Fund.18
German development cooperation through KfW has been active in financing rural
roads, and the Government of the PRC also has a project for improving rural roads, which became effective in
2017. The main challenges related to rural road development include incorporating climate change and/or
disaster resilience,19
ensuring greater coordination with national strategic agendas such as agricultural value
chain improvement, maintaining an appropriate budget for road maintenance, and internalizing effective
project implementation skills.
b. Road Safety
Although great efforts were made to reduce road accidents, Cambodia’s road transport fatality rate is still
higher than that of neighboring countries (Figure 2). Road crashes cause suffering, fear, and trauma to victims
and their families, and impose a heavy burden on the national economy. The annual economic cost of road
crashes in 2013 was calculated at more than $300 million.20
The economic growth that accompanied road improvements triggered the use of motor vehicles despite
the road users’ lack of sufficient education on how to safely share the road with other users. Road safety is
especially critical considering the rapid increase in and dominance of motorcycles in Cambodia (Figure 3).
Many crashes on Cambodia’s roads are due to road user errors and behavioral issues such as speeding, drunk
driving, driving against the traffic flow, and nonuse of motorcycle helmets. Therefore, more emphasis should
be given to promoting behavior-based road safety in addition to installing traffic signs and roadside furniture.
To manage road safety, the government initiated a national road safety program in 2006 to be implemented
by the MPWT’s National Road Safety Committee. Despite limited budget and human resources, the National
Road Safety Committee strives to implement road safety programs across Cambodia.
18
ADB. 2014. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loan to the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Rural Roads
Improvement Project II. Manila (Loan 3151-CAM); and ADB. 2015. Additional Financing: Proposed Administration of Loans and Grants to the
Kingdom of Cambodia for the Rural Roads Improvement Project II. Manila.
19
The design features include increasing embankment heights, providing cross drainage, selecting embankment materials suitable for increased
permeability, and providing hardtop surface with DBST pavement.
20
The figure is based on ADB’s analysis in Appendix 15: Road Safety Enforcement in Project Communes Improved, of footnote 18.
15. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues7
Figure 2: Road Fatality Rate (deaths per 100,000 population)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
15
Cambodia
(2015)
Cambodia
(2016)
Indonesia
(2016)
Lao PDR
(2014)
Myanmar
(2016)
Thailand
(2014)
Viet Nam
(2014)
12
10
16
9 9
24
Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Sources: International Road Federation; and Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group.
Figure 3: Vehicle Ownership in Cambodia
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Motorcycles
Heavy
Light
Source: Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group.
16. 8Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
c. Road Asset Management
Thefinancialallocationforroadmaintenancetendstobeinsufficienttoensuresustainableroaduse.Although
routine maintenance allocations increased to an appropriate level for national and provincial roads, routine
maintenance for rural roads and periodic maintenance for all roads are still underfunded (Figures 4 and 5).21
Early repair of road damage such as cracks and potholes is necessary to maintain the life of the pavement.
Controlling overloading is crucial to maintaining reasonable road maintenance costs. Ongoing efforts include
rating of road condition through visual and mechanical inspection and analyzing maintenance requirements
based on the data collected. Effective diagnosis and rehabilitation of bridges is also important considering
such factors as age, size, structure, traffic volume, and maintenance frequency.
Figure 4: Maintenance Budget Allocation for National and Provincial Roads ($ million)
2010
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Routine maintenance Periodic maintenance Emergency maintenance
18
15
3
16
27
4 5
20
38
16
4
33
23
27
13 13 13
31 31
14
18
15
10
45
Source: Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group.
21
For national and provincial roads, the routine maintenance budget in 2017 was about $2,800 per km, which seems appropriate, while the
periodic maintenance budget in 2017 was about $920 per km, which seems insufficient assuming a requirement for periodic maintenance
of at least $1,500 per km per year. For rural roads, the maintenance budget in 2017 was about $440 per km, while the estimated need
was $460 per km considering the mixture of earth, gravel, laterite, and DBST roads. Based on this assumption, the rural road network was
underfunded by about $1 million in 2017.
17. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues9
Figure 5: Maintenance Budget Allocation for Rural Roads ($ million)
2015
25
20
15
10
5
−
2016 2017
15
18
20
Source: Ministry of Rural Development.
For effective road asset management, MPWT introduced a performance-based maintenance contract
(PBMC) for the first time in Cambodia in 2008 in the GMS Southern Coastal Corridor Project.22
The contract
was successfully implemented for the duration of the contract period of 3.5 years. Since then, a hybrid form
of PBMC, consisting of measurement-based payment for the rehabilitation or improvement part of the works,
and performance-based payment for the maintenance part, is being applied in ADB road projects in the
country. For example, the RNIP (footnote 16), which became effective in March 2018 and will rehabilitate
national and provincial roads, will use the hybrid PBMC with a contract period of 4.5 years in three contract
packages. For the rural roads, two hybrid PBMC packages (one international and one national) with contract
periods of 5.5 and 4.5 years were awarded under the RRIP II (footnote 18). Although the hybrid PBMC is
an effective approach for realizing value for money, its success will depend on the capacity of the executing
agency and contractors, and their understanding of the method. ADB and the World Bank are continuing
to build the capacity of the executing agencies and contractors to introduce PBMCs and implement them
effectively.
d. Road Transport Industry
The trucking sector, Cambodia’s major road transport industry, is fragmented. It can be classified into three
segments: (i) about 20 companies, including the biggest fleet owners, organized under the Cambodian
Trucking Association, own about 2,000 trucks and focus almost exclusively on international container freight
business; (ii) about 90 registered companies of different sizes, most of which qualify as small and medium-
sized enterprises, own 2,870 trucks; and (iii) nonregistered micro businesses and some small and medium-
sized enterprises, with old vehicles that often run without registration or inspection.23
The increasing number
of trucks engaging in international trade highlights the need to make border crossings more efficient, maintain
road safety, and avoid overloading to maintain road quality.
22
ADB. 2017. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loans to the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Socialist
Republic of Viet Nam for the Greater Mekong Subregion Southern Coastal Corridor Project. Manila.
23
ADB. 2014. Green Freight in Cambodia, Opportunities for Market-Based Interventions. Manila.
18. 10Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
2. Rail Transport
Cambodia has two railway lines with a total length of 652 km: the Southern Line, built between 1965 and
1969; and the Northern Line, built in the 1930s. There is also a 6.5 km branch line linking the Phnom Penh
railway station with petroleum depot facilities along the Tonle Sap River.
Serious deterioration of the railway’s infrastructure and operating conditions as a result of years of war and
civil strife have led to a decline in traffic. Over the years, people have settled along the railway rights-of-way,
and slum villages supporting thousands of families have sprung up along the tracks. With financial assistance
from ADB, the Government of Australia, and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Fund for International Development, the government embarked on a major rehabilitation project.24
Initially,
this consisted of the rehabilitation of the 256 km Southern Line from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, the
rehabilitation of 335 km of the Northern Line from Phnom Penh to Sisophon, and the reconstruction of the
missing rail link from Sisophon to the Cambodia–Thailand border (about 48 km) and the reestablishment of
the railway connection across the border to Thailand. Because of substantial cost overruns and limited funds,
the scope was reduced to rehabilitating 256 km of the Southern Line, 23 km of the Northern Line, and 42 km
of the missing rail link from Sisophon to Poipet. The government has rehabilitated the remaining length of
the Northern Line using its own resources. Freight and passenger services between Phnom Penh and Poipet
commenced in July 2018. At the Poipet border with Thailand, a 1.3-km cross-border rail link connecting
Poipet with Arayaprathet in Thailand was officially inaugurated in April 2019.
Assisted by ADB, the government undertook major policy and institutional reforms aimed at delineating
commercial railway functions from public obligations and rationalizing the workforce (footnote 24). To this
end, the state-owned Royal Railway was dissolved, and its assets conceded to a private operator. Under a
public–private partnership (PPP), a private concessionaire was granted exclusive rights to run commercial
railway services under a 30-year agreement. In turn, the concessionaire assumed the end-user risk posed by
uncertain traffic development and infrastructure conditions.25
The Railway Department was established to
supervise and regulate the concessionaire with respect to safety and the use of the conceded assets.
In 2013, the first year of full operation on the Southern Line, the railway carried 393,000 tons of freight,
three times more than the average volume recorded before the rehabilitation project. Figure 6 shows the
development of freight traffic. Containers accounted for more than 50% of the freight. Diesel fuel is the main
bulk commodity. Coal has decreased in significance because an increase in the Sihanoukville Port tariff for
coal caused vessels to avoid the port. Despite the significant development in traffic, the level of traffic and the
average haul on the Southern Line is too low to render train operations commercially and economically viable.
24
ADB. 2006. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loan and Administration of Loan to the Kingdom of
Cambodia for the Greater Mekong Subregion: Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia Project. Manila (Loan 2288-CAM); and ADB. 2009.
Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Supplementary Loan and Administration of Grant and Technical
Administration Grant to the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Greater Mekong Subregion: Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia Project. Manila.
25
The end-user risk includes the traffic risk and the risks accruing from the physical conditions of the facility impacting the operation and
maintenance cost. In 2014, ADB estimated that the gross income from the railway operation was $3.1 million, while the railway operation and
maintenance cost was $2.3 million.
19. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues11
The opening of the Northern Line, coupled with continued traffic growth, is a prerequisite for the future
financial viability of railway operations. Passenger operations commenced in late 2017 with daily scheduled
trains between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.
With help from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the government prepared a railway
master plan in 2014 that provides a list of priority projects in addition to completing the pending work on the
Northern Line.26
Based on this list, the government accords highest priority to the construction of
(i) a railway link from Phnom Penh to the new Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) container terminal
35 km to the north;
(ii) a new 258 km railway link from Phnom Penh to the Viet Nam border, with an estimated cost of
$1.4 billion, including bridges totaling 20 km in length, which are a major contributor to the high cost;
and
(iii) a multimodal logistics facility at Steung Bod on the border with Thailand, which will serve freight
transport, and for which passenger services will be limited to Poipet.
26
KOICA. 2014. Master Plan for Railway Network Development in Cambodia. Phnom Penh.
Figure 6: Railway Freight Traffic Volume (thousand tons)
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Southern Line Northern Line
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
4 71 46
244
419
538
710
387
130
182
86 79
203 208 204
301
212
95 114 122
208 189
137
201
354 123
85
174
203 194 52
21
Source: Royal Railway.
20. 12Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Despite the preparation of the railway master plan, there are no laws or regulations to govern railway
infrastructure, operation, and technical standards and specifications. Very few trains are in operation for
freight and passenger services. To better utilize the railway assets that have already been developed, operators
need to be incentivized to invest in rolling stock to increase the traffic volume while ensuring safety.
3. Urban Transport
Cambodiaisatarelativelyearlystageofurbanization,withonly22%ofthepopulationlivinginurbanareas,and
is significantly less urbanized than other Southeast Asian countries.27
Urban sprawl and uneven population
distribution at the periphery of the cities have led to increased daily travel needs and trip frequencies. Urban
transport relies overwhelmingly on private motor vehicles, and the rise in private motor vehicle ownership
has resulted in growing urban congestion. Public bus transport services are limited to the main traffic arteries,
making the use of private cars and other forms of motorized transport, notably tuk tuks (auto rickshaws),
unavoidable even for short distances.
Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, has grown in area and population. In 2010, 20 communes from another
province were integrated into the city, almost doubling Phnom Penh’s land area. The city’s population is
projected to increase steadily from about 2.00 million in 2018 to 2.87 million in 2035.
Haphazard or no zonal planning, rising traffic, and lax enforcement of traffic rules have shaped the process
of urbanization. Although the government established a ministry dedicated to urban planning in 1998,
the process of urbanization still appears to be unplanned and uncoordinated. The Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) supported the preparation of an urban transport plan for Phnom Penh in 2014,
which proposed a shift from a private-oriented urban transport system to a well-balanced system of public
and private transport; and a combination of road transport, public transport, and traffic management for
improving citizens’ mobility.28
In line with the plan, development partners have supported the installation of
new buses and improvement of signalized intersections. Further development needs include installation and
refinement of urban transport, such as an effective bus network system and a new urban railway system, and
enhancements to the accessibility of the various transport modes.
4. Water Transport
Cambodia’sinlandwaterwaytransport(IWT)issignificantforthelocaleconomyandforthecountry’sexternal
trade. The Mekong River system (MRS) is a vast network of rivers, tributaries, and canals totaling 3,700 km.29
27
The figure is based on the population of Cambodia’s 10 largest cities: Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, Phnom Penh,
Prey Veng, Pursat, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Ta Khmau, and Takéo. Countries with advanced urbanization rates include Indonesia (53%),
the Philippines (50%), Thailand (49%), and Viet Nam (33%).
28
MPWT and JICA. 2014. The Project for Comprehensive Urban Transport Plan in Phnom Penh Capital City. Phnom Penh.
29
The Mekong River accounts for about 30% of the navigable length, the Tonle Sap River 15%, the Bassac River 5%, and the remaining waterways
50%. However, except for the three main rivers, the waterways are restricted to shallow draft vessels of 100–150-ton capacity. (MPWT and
Belgian Technical Cooperation. 2006. Master Plan for Waterborne Transport on the Mekong River System in Cambodia. Phnom Penh.)
21. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues13
In the absence of roads, entire communities are dependent on IWT. In addition to its significance for rural
people as a vital link between remote villages and market centers, the MRS enables trade with other countries
in Southeast Asia.
Major canals were dug in the Mekong River delta during the 18th century and these networks continue to
be used extensively. The canals, small rivers, and tributaries throughout the MRS are important for local
boat transport and for the movement of natural resources between communities and urban areas. Upstream
from Phnom Penh, natural obstructions, such as sharp bends, rapids, and shoals, impede navigation along
the Mekong River, limiting traffic to small vessels and boats. In contrast, downstream from Phnom Penh to
Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong River is navigable by larger ships of up to 2,000 deadweight tons. Larger ships
can pass the entrance to the Mekong only under favorable tidal conditions.
Two main ports handle Cambodia’s maritime trade: the PPAP and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP).30
Theseportsarefinanciallyautonomousstate-ownedcompanies(i.e.,theyareinchargeofcapitalinvestments
and operation and maintenance). In 2018, the import–export volume through SAP amounted to 5,196,399
tons and 537,107 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), while the volume through the PPAP amounted to
12,899,000tonsand205,000TEU(footnote4).ThePPAPoperatestwoterminals—theoriginalcityterminal
and a new container terminal 30 km southeast of Phnom Penh along the Mekong River and National Road 1.
The new terminal was constructed in 2011 and achieved a turnover of 180,000 TEU of containers in 2017.
The other seaports—Oknha Mong, Sre Ambel, and Koh Kong (all in Koh Kong Province)—are important
for the import of goods, especially construction materials from Thailand. A state-owned operator in the
PRC signed an agreement with the Government of Cambodia in April 2018 to build a new deep-sea port in
Kampot Province, which is expected to accommodate large vessels of up to 30,000 tons.
The new terminal and the new international hub port of Cai Mep (south of Ho Chi Minh City in Viet Nam)
changed Cambodia’s trade logistics. Cai Mep’s ability to accommodate the world’s largest container vessels
made transshipments from hub ports to feeder ports redundant. Thus, vessels from the United States and
the PRC call directly at Cai Mep, avoiding a detour to Singapore, which used to be the nearest hub port in
the region.
Cai Mep has become a major transshipment port for freight originating from or destined for Cambodia.
This explains the rapid growth in the throughput of the new PPAP container terminal, which is reachable in
36 hours transit time to and from Cai Mep. To meet the increasing demand, the PPAP plans to increase the
capacity of the new terminal to 500,000 TEU. While SAP has similar plans, it is unlikely to become a hub port
and will continue to rely on feeder ships coming from hub ports, which adds an extra sector to the voyage.
The development has implications for railway freight traffic. As the Royal Railway is not linked to the PPAP
container terminal, it will lose container traffic to roads unless the terminal is connected to the rail network.
30
There are six other ports along the inland water ways: (i) Stung Treng Port (Stung Treng Province) located on the mainstream of the Mekong
about 1,130 km up from Kratie Port; (ii) Kratie Port (Kratie Province) located on the mainstream of the Mekong 121 km upstream from
Kampong Cham Port; (iii) Tonle Bet Port (Kampong Cham Province) located on the mainstream of the Mekong 106 km upstream from
Phnom Penh; (iv) Neak Loeang Port (Prey Veng Province) on the mainstream of the Mekong 60 km downstream from Phnom Penh Port;
(v) Chong Khneas Port (Siem Reap Province) on the Tonle Sap River 190 km upstream from Phsar Krom Port; and (vi) Phsar Krom Port
(Kampong Chunang) on the Tonle Sap River 100 km upstream from Phnom Penh Port.
22. 14Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Since 2006, three IWT and ports master plan studies have assessed the constraints posed to IWT and ports
and recommended remedial action.31
Many of the shortcomings identified have been rectified. However,
serious constraints must still be removed. The most recent master plan, prepared by KOICA, prioritized the
required projects. Priority measures include dredging, improving hydrographic data and navigational aids,
modernizing the fleet, and further expanding port capacity (footnote 31).
5. Air Transport
Cambodia’s Tourism Development Strategic Plan, 2012–2020 projects that about 7 million foreign tourists
willvisitCambodiaannuallyby2020.32
PhnomPenhInternationalAirportcanhostabout5millionpassengers
a year and can handle 10 aircrafts simultaneously. Similarly, Siem Reap International Airport can host about
5 million passengers per year and handle eight aircrafts at a time, while Sihanoukville International Airport
can host about 0.5 million passengers per year and handle four aircrafts simultaneously. The operations
of these three airports are outsourced to the private sector, which is also responsible for maintenance.
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, a government agency under the direct supervision of the Council
of Ministers, is the regulator. Two new international airports are expected to be built during 2020–2030:
the New Siem Reap International Airport and Dara-Sakor International Airport.
Cambodia has 10 airports, among which only three international airports are in operation. In 2017, the
three international airports of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville together handled about 9 million
passengers and recorded about 90,000 aircraft movements. During 2014–2017, the passenger volume grew
by 3% per year. Freight traffic was insignificant at 65,000 tons in 2017.33
Driven mainly by growth in tourist
travel from the PRC, passenger traffic is likely to grow beyond 10 million by 2020.
Cambodia’s air transport subsector has undergone major changes to improve its compliance with international
air transport regulations and encourage private sector participation in terminal operation. To this end, the
government awarded concessions to operate the main airports of the country.34
The financial collapse of
Royal Air Cambodge has prompted the government to adopt an open-sky policy allowing foreign carriers to
operate in Cambodia. In 2017, 42 international and domestic airlines were operating in Cambodia.
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation is responsible for the development and management of airport
facilities and the administration of aviation activities, including licensing of crew, aircraft certification for
airworthiness, design of aerodromes, clearance for obstructions, and other rules to ensure safety in air travel.
The secretariat also regulates the rates for the use of government airport and air navigation facilities.
31
KOICA. 2017. Master Plan Report Project for Feasibility Study on Waterway Improvement for Port Logistics Development in Cambodia. Phnom Penh;
Mekong River Commission. 2015. Design of a Master Plan for Regional Waterborne Transport in the Mekong River. Phnom Penh; and Government of
Cambodia, MPWT and Belgian Technical Cooperation. 2006. Master Plan for Waterborne Transport on the Mekong River System in Cambodia.
Phnom Penh.
32
Government of Cambodia. 2012. Tourism Development Strategic Plan, 2012–2020. Phnom Penh.
33
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation provided the figures quoted in this paragraph.
34
Phnom Penh International Airport is operated under a long-term concession contract (45 years, until 2040) by Cambodia Airports, a consortium
led by Vinci Airports of France.
23. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues15
During 2013–2018, completed and committed investments in the aviation subsector totaled $2,920
million. The largest upcoming project is the replacement of the Phnom Penh International Airport with a new
internationalairportwithdomesticandinternationalterminals,forwhich$1,500millionhasbeencommitted.
The cost of a proposed new airport for Siem Reap is estimated at $880 million.
6. Logistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of raw materials and finished goods through a transport network.
The process involves a chain of defined events, activities, and infrastructure, which together determine a
country’s logistics performance in terms of cost, quality, and ultimately its competitiveness.
The ranking of Cambodia’s logistics sector in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index improved from
129th place in 2010 to 73rd in 2016, but dropped to 98th in 2018 (Figure 7). Cambodia’s performance
rating lags that of neighboring countries35
because of impediments in customs, infrastructure, logistics
competence, and tracking and tracing (Figure 8).
Figure 7: Logistics Performance Ranking of Cambodia and Its Neighbors, 2010–2018
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
129
101
83
73
98
82
60
46
39
32 Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Myanmar
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
137
Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Source: World Bank. 2018. Logistics Performance Index.
35
In 2018, Indonesia ranked 46th, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) 82nd, the Philippines 60th, Thailand 32nd, and Viet Nam 39th.
24. 16Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Figure 8: Logistics Performance—Cambodia and Its Neighbors
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Cambodia
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
Indonesia
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
Lao PDR
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Thailand
Timeliness
Tracking and
tracing
Logistics competence
International
shipments
Customs
Infrastructure
Viet Nam
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Myanmar
Philippines
–
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, LPI = Logistics Performance Index.
Notes: The 2018 LPI ranks 160 countries. The highest achievable score is 5.
Source: World Bank. 2018. Logistics Performance Index.
25. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues17
Consideringthattransportvolumeshaveincreasedoverthelast2decadesandareexpectedtoincreasefurther,
the existing physical infrastructure is of insufficient capacity and quality. Cambodia has four major logistics
hubs: the ports of Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, and the border towns of Bavet (bordering Viet Nam) and
Poipet (bordering Thailand). Sihanoukville Port serves 70% of total exports, Phnom Penh Port accounts for
27%, and Bavet and Poipet each take 3%. Sihanoukville Port also plays a major role in imports, accounting for
66% of the total, while Poipet accounts for 13% and Bavet for 11%. There are many logistics-related facilities
in these four gateways, including special economic zones, inland container depots, and warehouses. Besides
road and water transport, which dominate current freight movement, there may be potential to increase
railway and air transport volumes by substantially improving their insufficient facilities.
Inefficient customs procedures and inadequate infrastructure constrain the logistics performance of
international corridors.36
While some restrictions to cross-border traffic have been eased, operations are
governed by bilateral agreements with quotas that restrict the number of trucks allowed to operate in other
countries. The Cross-Border Transit Agreement provides for gradual liberalization of the quotas, yet many
practical bottlenecks remain. The existing regional agreements should be fully implemented to develop an
efficient regional logistics market. The government implemented the Automated System for Customs Data
cargoclearancesystem,butnotallclearanceprocesseswerecomputerized.Forexample,thecomputerization
of import and export licenses, permits, and certificates of concerned government agencies is still under
development (footnote 4).
The government formulated the Cambodia Industrial Development Policy, 2015–2025, which aims to
shift the country’s industrial focus to higher value-added and technology-based industry from the current
concentration on light industry (footnote 6). If Cambodia can maintain a cost advantage by improving its
logistics performance, higher value-added industries may attract the relocation of factories from neighboring
countries. To achieve this, the government, supported by JICA and the World Bank, prepared a strategy
under the Study on Logistics System Improvement Master Plan (footnote 4), which contains the following
five prongs:
Strategy 1, Development of Economic Corridors and International Gateways, aims to enhance physical
connectivity with neighboring GMS countries and global markets through an improved transport
network, especially in capacity and efficiency along major regional corridors such as the GMS Southern
Economic Corridor and its international gateways.
Strategy 2, Development of Logistics Hubs for Multimodal Transport, aims to enhance the functioning
and efficiency of transport through seamless cross-border movement along the GMS Southern
Economic Corridor, and the development of hubs to enhance logistics capacity and efficiency in
urban areas and in potential regional development areas through developing a hub-and-spoke transport
network concept for international gateways such as Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh, Bavet, Poipet, and
Phnom Penh International Airport.
36
The major corridors include the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Southern Corridor, the GMS Interlink Subcorridor (including Phnom Penh–
Sihanoukville), and the GMS Southern Coastal Subcorridor. (World Bank. 2014. Cambodia Trade Corridor Performance Assessment. Phnom Penh.)
26. 18Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Strategy 3, Improvement of Cross-Border Management and Trade Procedures, aims for seamless
border crossing through improved cross-border operations and import–export permit and inspection
procedures through a Cambodia National Single Window and an ASEAN Single Window, by introducing
simplification and information technology measures that comply with government requirements.
Strategy 4, Enhancement of Private Logistics Services, aims to improve the diversity and quality of
logistics services by enhancing the capacity of private logistics service providers so they can offer
their customers a variety of logistics services responding to diversified requests and take action on
“green logistics.”
Strategy 5, Strengthening of Legal and Institutional Framework, aims to ensure implementation of
the strategies and strengthening of institutional and organizational frameworks by enhancing global
agreements and the capacity of domestic institutions responsible for transport and logistics.
To implement the logistics strategy, the study has proposed 25 investment and capacity programs with
a total cost of about $19 billion (Table 2). Several of these, such as the IWT improvements, also appear
under other subsector strategies. An overarching transport master plan would ensure coherence among the
projects and would, therefore, be desirable.
Table 2: Programs in the Logistics Strategy
Strategy Program
Development of
Economic Corridors and
International Gateways
Road Transport Capacity Enhancement
Promotion of Rail Freight Transport
Inland Water Transport Improvements
Sihanoukville Port Development
Phnom Penh Port Development
Development of Logistics Hubs
for Multimodal Transport
Bavet Border Area Improvement
Poipet Border Area Improvement
Logistics Complex Development
Air Cargo Hub Development
Urban Transport Facilitation
Regional Development Support
Improvement of Cross-Border
Management and Trade
Procedures
Port Management Enhancement
Introduction of Cambodia
National Single Window
Trade Support
Trade Compliance Improvement
Optimization of CamControl Functions
and Procedures
Enhancement of
Private Logistics Services
Establishment of a Logistics
Technical Training Center
Public–Private Dialogue
Logistics Business Modernization
and Green Logistics Promotion
Introduction of Modern Logistics
Business Models
Market Mechanism Enhancement
Strengthening of Legal
and Institutional Framework
Capacity Development of
General Department of Logistics
Development of Logistics
Regulatory Framework
Facilitation of Trade Agreements
and Borderless Transportation
Optimization of Logistics Costs
CamControl = Cambodia Import–Export Inspection and Fraud Repression Directorate General.
Source: Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
27. Sector Assessment: Context and Strategic Issues19
Cambodia has signed and ratified all 20 GMS cross-border transport facilitation agreements (CBTAs),
which contain a total of 17 annexes and 3 protocols.37
However, the CBTAs cannot be implemented yet
because not all GMS countries have signed and rectified all annexes and protocols. To facilitate cross-border
transport with neighboring countries, Cambodia has signed and implemented bilateral CBTAs with its
three neighbors—the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Thailand, and Viet Nam. The bilateral
CBTA with the Lao PDR allows 40 registered vehicles to cross the border, the CBTA with Thailand allows
150 registered vehicles, and the CBTA with Viet Nam allows 500 registered vehicles.
C. Core Sector Issues, Causes, and Effects
The core sector problem is low connectivity and inefficiency in the transport sector (Appendix). The core
sector problem stems from (i) a lack of all-weather connectivity throughout national, rural, regional, and
international road networks; (ii) a lack of competitiveness resulting in high logistics costs; and (iii) unsafe
and unsustainable transport infrastructure. These sector impacts have led to insufficient support for national
socioeconomic development and integration into the subregional and international economy.
The following three core problems were identified for Cambodia’s transport sector.
1. Lack of refined sector policy and effective legislative implementation
For roads, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) formulated the Road Development Policy
in 2004, revising it in 2009 with JICA’s support, and again in 2017, with support from the PRC. In addition,
Japan proposed expressway development plans in 2013 and the PRC in 2014. A comprehensive and updated
road sector master plan and a development strategy, including for rural roads, are being developed under
the Cambodia multi-transport and logistics master plan. Meanwhile, the MPWT prepared the Road Law,
2014 with support from the World Bank, covering such areas as technical regulation, road use, fund sources,
inspection, and penalties. However, the law has not been effectively implemented yet.
For railways, KOICA supported the government in preparing a railway sector master plan in 2014. However,
there are no laws or regulations to govern railway infrastructure and operation, or technical standards and
specifications for railways. For urban transport, JICA helped prepare an urban transport plan in Phnom Penh
Capital City in 2014 (footnote 28). While pilot tests and a feasibility study are underway for a new bus system
and an urban rail service in line with the master plan, the government has yet to solve such issues as effective
implementation of traffic management, the institutional setting for urban transport, and enhancement of
multimodal accessibility. For logistics, the strategy was prepared in 2018 with JICA and World Bank support,
and 25 programs have been proposed (Table 2). Effective implementation of those programs is awaited.
37
The status is “depositing”, whereby a government informs GMS member countries about protocols or annexes and notifies them when they
are ready to be implemented. All GMS countries signed the Memorandum of Understanding of the Early Harvest Implementation of the CBTA
(statement of the sixth meeting of the joint committee for the CBTA on 15 March 2018).
28. 20Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
2. Lack of selective infrastructure investment to meet national and regional needs
The government and development partners made significant investments in the transport sector, mainly for
road improvements. Although the road sector still needs more investment, there is a clear need to focus on
solving broader national and regional issues. Examples include fostering regional cooperation and integration
(RCI), tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and promoting rural development
and food security by emphasizing agricultural value chain development. It is also important to diversify the
investment portfolio. Key areas for effective investment will be (i) urban transport infrastructure to make
cities more livable; and (ii) logistics to better manage the flow of materials and goods within the GMS and with
the economies of the ASEAN.
3. Lack of sustainability in social, environmental, and financial aspects
Although Cambodia’s road transport fatality rate has decreased, it remains high. Road safety is critical
considering the rapid increase in and dominance of motorcycles. Although improved roads will bring positive
social impacts for women, spurring significant transformative changes in gender relations and job creation
for women in the male-dominated road construction industry is challenging. Climate change adaptation
and disaster resilience are also especially important for road and other transport facilities because many of
Cambodia’s provinces are vulnerable to flooding. Furthermore, road maintenance tends to be underfunded.
Early repair of road damage, such as cracks and potholes, is necessary to maintain the life of the pavement.
Controlling overloading remains a major issue in maintaining reasonable road maintenance costs.
29. 21
III SECTOR STRATEGY
A. Government Sector Strategy and Plans
The government’s national strategy for growth is set out in the Rectangular Strategy for Growth, Employment,
Equity and Efficiency, Phase IV (RSIV) (footnote 5). Launched in September 2018, the RSIV’s objectives are
to (i) ensure economic growth of 7%, (ii) create more jobs, (iii) achieve the poverty reduction target of below
10%, and (iv) further strengthen the capacity and governance of public institutions.The RSIV emphasizes four
strategic rectangles: human resource development, economic diversification, promotion of private sector
development and employment, and inclusive and sustainable development. The development need includes
roads, water, electricity, and people. Under the RSIV, the government aims to enhance transport connectivity
to build vibrant logistics systems to make the economy more competitive and diversified.
Through the National Strategic Development Plan, 2014–2018 (NSDP), the government and its development
partners plan a sector expenditure program of $910.4 million, or 12% of the NSDP budget, to strengthen
transport infrastructure and thereby improve the economy (footnote 8). The NSDP emphasizes that further
rehabilitation and construction of transport infrastructure is essential. In the current country context, the
transport network plays a role as a prime mover of economic growth, with arteries linking all parts of Cambodia
into a cohesive economic body, and is a means to integrate the national economy into the region and the world.
TheNSDPhighlightstheconstructionofnational,provincial,andruralroads,particularlybytargetingthepaving
of 300–400 km of additional roads per year with asphalt or concrete pavement. It also directs more attention to
the repair and maintenance of the transport system, particularly roads, and to improving traffic safety.
The Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group is a forum for the government
and development partners to discuss and address transport issues and share information on transport
infrastructure projects. The minister of the MPWT is the chair of the working group, and JICA serves as the
group’s facilitator.
To accelerate private sector participation in economic development, as envisaged in the RSIV, on 22 June
2016, the government approved the Policy Paper on Public–Private Partnerships for Public Investment
Project Management, 2016–2020.38
Mechanisms approved to implement the policy include (i) setting up
an interministerial steering committee to implement the policy on public–private partnerships (PPPs) and
a technical working group to formulate the policy paper on PPPs for 2016–2020; (ii) defining the Action
Plan, 2016–2020 and an institutional capacity and human resource development plan to manage public
investment projects through PPPs; and (iii) redefining the scopes of the central PPP Unit and the Risk
Management Unit of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which were created during the fifth government
mandate (2013–2018), and of a PPP unit in each sector or specialized ministry.
38
Government of Cambodia, Ministry of Economy and Finance. 2016. Policy Paper on Public–Private Partnerships for Public Investment Project
Management, 2016–2020. Phnom Penh.
30. 22Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
B. ADB Sector Support Program and Experience
Consistent with the government’s economic reform priorities, the impact of ADB’s country partnership
strategy(CPS)forCambodia,2014–2018wasthereductioninpovertyandvulnerability.39
TheCPSidentified
two strategic pillars for ADB’s activities in the country: rural–urban–regional links and human and social
development; and one facilitating pillar: public sector management (PSM). The rural–urban–regional links
pillar took an integrated approach to development that targeted the areas where most poor people live, and
focused on transport and economic corridor development to link national value chains with the region and
the world. This pillar planned to develop rural–urban–regional infrastructure (including irrigation and water
management, rural electrification, rural roads, rural water supply, urban infrastructure, road maintenance,
and trade facilitation) and support the commercialization of farms and competitiveness of agribusiness
enterprises through improved connectivity. The human and social development pillar included secondary
education, skills development, and social protection. PSM, covering decentralization and deconcentration
and PSM reforms, acted as a facilitating pillar to improve country and sector governance and mitigate
project-level fiduciary risks. A new CPS is being developed for 2019–2023.
ADB assistance to the country’s transport sector during 1996–2018 amounted to $692.18 million in
cumulativeloans,grants,andtechnicalassistance(includingcofinancing),or19.68%ofADB’stotalassistance
to Cambodia (Table 3).40
These interventions focused on enhancing GMS corridors, rural development,
and private sector growth. Projects received satisfactory and successful ratings. Cambodia made progress in
increasing transport efficiency by reducing vehicle operating costs and travel times and supporting robust
economic growth. Technical assistance projects contributed to better transport planning and policy making
to improve efficiency and resource allocation. Focus areas included road transport (12 projects), rail transport
(1 project), and air transport (1 project). Most of the physical outputs were rehabilitated national, provincial,
and rural roads. The investments incorporated effective asset management and road safety solutions. Recent
intervention promoted climate change mitigation and disaster resilience.
C. Other Development Partner Support
During 2005–2016, 14 multilateral or bilateral development partners provided a total of $4.12 billion for the
transport sector. Nine of these partners have funded transport infrastructure development or maintenance
since 1992. Besides ADB, the following development partners are active in the transport sector: Agence
FrançaisedeDéveloppement,theGovernmentofAustralia,theExport–ImportBankofKorea,JICA,KfW,the
Nordic Development Fund, the Government of the PRC, and the World Bank. Table 4 indicates development
partners’ support for each transport subsector and implications for ADB support.
39
ADB. 2014. Country Partnership Strategy: Cambodia, 2014–2018. Manila.
40
ADB. 2019. Asian Development Bank and Cambodia: Fact Sheet. Manila.
31. Sector Strategy23
Table 3: ADB Loans to the Transport Sector in Cambodia, 1996–2018
Development Partner Project Duration
Amount
($ million)
Road Transport
ADB GMS Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City Highway 1998–2006 40.0
ADB–Australia Primary Roads Restoration 1999–2006 68.0
ADB–OFID GMS Cambodia Road Improvement 2002–2010 77.5
ADB–Australia GMS Southern Coastal Corridor 2008–2013 18.7
ADB–Australia Road Asset Management 2009–2013 10.8
ADB–KEXIM GMS Northwest Provincial Roads Improvement 2009–2014 47.9
ADB–KEXIM–NDF Rural Roads Improvement 2011–2016 68.6
ADB Provincial Roads Improvement 2011–2020 79.3
ADB–KEXIM–AFD–Australia–NDF Rural Roads Improvement II 2014–2020 192.7
ADB Provincial Roads Improvement–Additional Financing 2016–2020 6.0
ADB Road Network Improvement 2018–2022 76.7
ADB Rural Roads Improvement III 2019–2025 66.0
Rail Transport
ADB–OFID– Australia–Malaysia GMS Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia 2006–2013 141.6
Air Transport
ADB Siem Reap Airport 1996–2003 15.0
ADB = Asian Development Bank, AFD = Agence Française de Développement, GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion, KEXIM = Export–Import Bank of
Korea, NDF = Nordic Development Fund, OFID = OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) Fund for International Development.
Source: Asian Development Bank.
D. ADB Sector Strategy
The overall strategy is to connect transport infrastructure more strongly to growth sectors, such as agriculture,
tourism, manufacturing (mainly garments for export), and commercial and residential construction, and to
reach out to the rural poor by providing good all-weather road transport network to enable easier and cheaper
access to markets and services.41
ADB must sustain its experience and strength in the transport sector to
ensure that environmental and social safeguard standards are maintained and institutional capacity is built.
A smaller number of larger, integrated projects is required, using the line ministries’ skills to achieve the
benefits. Development partners must be encouraged to contribute to the program. Meanwhile, the private
sector must be further engaged to maintain and then accelerate the development of transport infrastructure.
41
The strategy is presented for discussion purposes only and represents no commitment on behalf of ADB or its clients.
32. 24Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Table 4: Development Partner Support for Transport Subsectors
Subsector/Issues Subcategories Development Partners Implications for ADB Support
National and
provincial roads
Master plan JICA, PRC ADB project (RNIP) is ongoing.
Further investment and policy support
are needed.
Investment ADB, Australia, KEXIM, Kuwait, OFID,
PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam, World Bank
Major bridges Investment JICA, PRC, Viet Nam None
Rural roads Investment ADB, AFD, Australia, KEXIM, KfW,
PRC, World Bank
ADB projects (RRIP II and RRIP III) are
ongoing. The policy context needs to
be updated for future interventions.
Railways Investment ADB, Australia, Malaysia, OFID Keep communicating with the
government for further intervention
opportunities.
Operation Private sector
Inland waterways Master plan Seek supporting opportunities upon the
government’s request
Investment
Maritime ports Master plan JICA None
Investment PRC
Airports International Private sector None
Domestic
Urban Master plan/
Investment
JICA (for Phnom Penh) ADB TA is developing policy guides
and candidate projects to enhance
accessibility to public transport system.
ADB = Asian Development Bank, AFD = Agence Française de Développement, JICA = Japan International Cooperation Agency,
KEXIM = Export–Import Bank of Korea, NDF = Nordic Development Fund, OFID = OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
Fund for International Development, PRC = People’s Republic of China, RNIP = Road Network Improvement Project, RRIP = Rural Roads
Improvement Project, TA = technical assistance.
Source: ADB.
Improving the GMS Southern Economic Corridor is a priority. The corridor links Cambodia with Dawei Port
in Myanmar, the Bangkok Metropolitan Area in Thailand, the city of Pakxe in southern Lao PDR, and Ho Chi
Minh City and Vung Tau and Quy Nhon seaports in Viet Nam (footnote 9).
ADB’s ongoing and pipeline loan projects focus on national, provincial, and rural road improvement. Ongoing
projects include the Rural Roads Improvement Project (RRIP) II (footnote 18), the Provincial Roads
Improvement Project (footnote 17), and the Road Network Improvement Project (RNIP) (footnote 16).
The RRIP III just started, following loan signing on 6 July 2018,42
and the project pipeline includes the
proposed Integrated Road Network Improvement Project, which is targeted for approval in 2020.
42
ADB. 2018. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loan to the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Rural Roads
Improvement Project III. Manila (Loan 3678-CAM).
33. Sector Strategy25
ADB’sStrategy2030,approvedinJuly2018,aimstoachieveaprosperous,inclusive,resilient,andsustainable
Asia and the Pacific (footnote 1). Support will focus on the following key operational priorities:
addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities;
accelerating progress in gender equity;
tackling climate change, building climate change and
disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability;
making cities more livable;
promoting rural development and food security;
strengthening governance and institutional capacity; and
fostering RCI.
These priorities indicate the direction of development in Cambodia as some of them overlap with the
government priorities of human resource development, economic diversification, promotion of private sector
development and employment, and inclusive and sustainable development (footnote 5).
1. Expected Results
Figure 9 shows the strategic links with ADB’s three support areas.
a. Support Area 1: Refine sector policy and strengthen implementation capacity
of law and regulation
ADB’sfirstsupportareaistorefinesectorpolicyandstrengthenthecapacitytoimplementlawsandregulations.
Although transport policies were developed for each subsector with development partner support, some
need to be updated and/or integrated (e.g., the master plan in road sector, and the master plan in multimodal
transport and logistics) and others need follow-up actions (e.g., the railway, urban transport, and logistics
master plans) as indicated in sector problem 1. The promulgation of the Road Law, 2014 was notable;
however, there have been bottlenecks in its implementation. For example, although the law defined limitation
of overloading and penalties, the implementation measures, such as preparation an axle load control strategy,
installation of sufficient weigh stations and mobile weigh stations, and promotion of campaigns, are yet to be
done. ADB is supporting the MPWT in implementing these initiatives. In urban transport, ADB is supporting
the government and Phnom Penh Capital City in developing an efficient, integrated, and sustainable urban
public transport system and promoting its use by establishing transport policy guides and a planning toolkit,
formulating candidate integrated urban public transport improvement programs, and providing capacity
development training for better system management.
Outcome. The outcome is capability developed in refining sector policy and implementation of laws and
regulations.
Outputs.Theoutputsarepoliciesandmasterplansintransportsubsectorsupdated,andRoadLaweffectively
implemented by the MPWT and the MRD.
34. 26Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Figure 9: Strategic Links
ADB support area 3
ADB support area 2
ADB support area 1
Refine sector policy
and strengthen
implementation capacity
of law and regulation
Select infrastructure
investment to meet
national and
regional needs
Maintain sustainability
of the sector in social,
environmental, and
financial aspects
ADB
Strategy
(Strategy
2030)
Sector
Strategy
Government
Strategy
Rectangular Strategy Phase IV
Rectange I:
Human resource
development
Rectangle II:
Economic
diversification
Rectangle III:
Promotion of private
sector development
and employment
Rectangle IV:
Inclusive and
sustainable
development
Fostering regional cooperation
and integration
Making cities
more livable
Strengthening governance
and institutional capacity
Promoting rural development
and food security
Addressing remaining
poverty and reducing
inequalities
Accelerating progress
in gender equality
Tackling climate change,
building climate and disaster
resilience, and enhancing
environmental sustainability
ADB = Asian Development Bank.
Source: ADB.
b. Support Area 2: Select infrastructure investment to meet national and regional needs
ADB’s second support area is to select infrastructure investment to meet national and regional needs. Strategy
2030 includes seven thematic priorities to guide the selection of infrastructure investment in Cambodia’s
transport sector (footnote 1). One of the priorities is fostering RCI to enhance connectivity in the region and
the country’s competitiveness. The government should prioritize the improvement of national and provincial
roads with RCI impacts to strengthen Cambodia’s strategic position in the middle of the GMS Southern
35. Sector Strategy27
Economic Corridor. A PPP to enhance freight flow with GMS and ASEAN countries is expected to develop the
country’s logistics facilities. IWT through the Mekong River system (MRS) in cooperation with the Lao PDR,
Thailand, and Viet Nam is another important potential area of development.
Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
is another Strategy 2030 priority. Road improvement projects need to focus more on climate and disaster
resilience because of the high flood risk in the rainy season.
Promoting rural development and food security is another ADB strategic priority. Project selection for rural
road development could be considered in the context of agricultural value chain development.
Making cities more livable is a priority in ADB Strategy 2030. Although most of Cambodia’s development
partners have mainly financed national, provincial, and rural road projects, investment in urban transport is
recommended to respond to the need to improve urban transport infrastructure and services to cope with the
increased traffic in urban areas.
Outcomes. The outcomes are trade and movement of goods and services facilitated, and integration of
domestic markets into the region and the world fostered.
Outputs. The outputs are transport infrastructure development and maintenance budget adequately
allocated, length of paved road network increased, and urban transport infrastructure integrated.
c. Support Area 3: Maintain sustainability of the sector in social, environmental,
and financial aspects
ADB’s third support area is to maintain the sustainability of the social, environmental, and financial aspects
of the sector. It is important to consider the gender aspects of transport projects. For example, the RRIP,
a pioneer initiative for effective gender mainstreaming, created employment opportunities for women in
construction work and helped shift entrenched perceptions of women’s capacities.43
The establishment of
the Social and Environmental Office under the MRD in 2012 proved essential for this project and for the
sustainability of successful gender mainstreaming in other rural road projects in Cambodia. The Social
and Environmental Office acted as a focal point for a well-coordinated project team that included project
management units, provincial rural development departments, and consultants, ensuring that social and
gender issues were adequately addressed during project implementation. The government should consider
such favorable institutional arrangements in similar projects to ensure that gender mainstreaming efforts are
sustained.
43
ADB. 2010. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Loan to the Kingdom of Cambodia for the Rural Roads
Improvement Project. Manila (Loan 2670-CAM).
36. 28Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Because road safety continues to be a major problem, ADB should provide further assistance to ensure that
the National Road Safety Action Plan achieves its objectives. These include requiring motorcycle drivers and
passengers to wear helmets. Given the predominance of motorcycle accidents, motorcycle buyers should be
required to present their driving license, motorcycle registration, and proof of insurance before being allowed
to purchase a new motorcycle. Effective school and college bus services should also be explored to lessen the
use of motorcycles for routine journeys.
The Flood Risk Management Interface, an output of the RNIP, aimed to provide easy access to information
on flood impacts on Cambodia’s road network. Using this interface, the MPWT will be able to evaluate
risk of flood damage and climate change impacts on the network and provide guidelines for improving the
resilience of roads to flooding. The RRIP and RRIP II developed a structural design for rural roads that would
boost climate and disaster resilience and accommodate increasing traffic. The design involved increasing
embankment heights; providing cross-drainage; selecting embankment materials suitable for increased
permeability; and providing a hardtop surface made of double bituminous surface treatment (DBST) or
concrete pavement. The government should apply such initiatives to other rural roads that are vulnerable to
climate change and disaster risk.
Road sector investments must be preserved using an effective road maintenance regime that prolongs the
life of the assets. This will also ensure sustainability of the sector. Although past and ongoing investments
and technical assistance projects highlighted various initiatives, three challenges remain. First, the
government should secure and maintain a sufficient budget for road maintenance. Second, a road asset
management program should encourage sustainable road maintenance by incentivizing private contractors.
The effectiveness of introducing performance-based maintenance contracts (PBMCs) can be studied and
lessons applied for future contracts. Third, the government should institute effective control of axle loading
to ensure affordable road maintenance.
Outcomes. The outcomes are social awareness in the transport sector enhanced, traffic safety improved, and
environmental and financial sustainability ensured.
Outputs. The outputs are activities facilitated on gender aspects, road safety, road asset management, and
enhancement of climate and disaster resilience, which will be prerequisite for the infrastructure investments.
2. Assumptions and Risks
The key assumption is that the government continues to accord high priority to transport infrastructure
development and maintenance to support socioeconomic development in Cambodia. ADB and development
partners should monitor the political direction of the new administration after the 2018 election.
The main risk is that the government’s commitment to reforming the transport sector diminishes.
37. Sector Strategy29
3. Timing and Resources
To facilitate further discussion, Table 5 outlines the current and future ADB inputs to the transport sector in
Cambodia.
Table 5: Outline of Current and Future ADB Inputs to the Transport Sector ($ million)
Planned Key
Activity Areas
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Cost
ADB
Quarter
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2
Pipeline Projects
Loan Program
1. Integrated
Road Network
Improvement
Project
200.0
Technical Assistance Program
1. CDTA for
Strengthening the
Institutional
Capacity of MPWT
1.5
2. KSTA for Supporting
Sustainable
Integrated Urban
Public Transport
Development
1.5
Ongoing Projects
1. Rural Roads
Improvement
Project II
192.7
2. Provincial Roads
Improvement
Project and
Additional Financing
85.3
3. Road Network
Improvement
Project
70.0
4. Rural Roads
Improvement
Project III
60.0
ADB = Asian Development Bank, CDTA = capacity development technical assistance, KSTA = knowledge and support technical assistance,
MPWT = Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
Source: ADB.
38. 30
IV TRANSPORT SECTOR ROAD MAP
AND RESULTS FRAMEWORK
Table 6: Transport Sector Road Map and Results Framework
Country Sector Outcomes Country Sector Outputs ADB Sector Inputs
Outcomes
with ADB
Contribution
Targets with
Indicators and
Baselines
Outputs
with ADB
Contribution
Indicators with
Incremental
Targets
Ongoing and
Planned ADB
Operations
Main Outputs
Expected from ADB
Interventions
Capability
developed in
refining sector
policy and
implementation
of laws and
regulations
Travel share
of urban
sustainable
transport modes
(public transport
and bicycle)
increased to 25%
by 2023 (2014
baseline: 19%)
Policies and
master plans
updated;
Road Law
effectively
implemented
by the MPWT
and the MRD
Master plan
in multimodal
transport
and logistics
developed by
2023 (2017
baseline: NA)
Planned Key
Activity Areas
Pipeline Projects
Loan Program
1. Integrated
Road Network
Improvement
Project
Planned Key
Activity Areas
Pipeline Projects
Loan Program
1. National and provincial
roads improved;
executing agency
capacity strengthened,
including for road asset
management and
road safety
Trade and
movement
of goods
and services
facilitated;
integration
of domestic
markets into the
region and the
world fostered
Ranking on
the logistics
performance
index improved
to 65th by 2023
(2016 baseline:
73rd)
Transport
infrastructure
development
and
maintenance
budget
adequately
allocated
Public
expenditure on
transport from
government and
development
partners’ funding
increased to 3.0%
of gross domestic
product by 2023
(2016 baseline:
1.9%)
TA Program
1. Strengthening
the Institutional
Capacity of the
MPWT
2. Supporting
Sustainable
Integrated
Urban Public
Transport
Development
TA Program
1. MPWT’s institutional
and regulatory
frameworks
strengthened, strategic
framework for engaging
the private sector in
road maintenance
established, and
axle overload
control operations
strengthened
2. Urban public transport
policy developed,
urban transport
accessibility and
connectivity improved,
and capacity and
awareness improved
Length of paved
road network
increased
Share of
paved roads in
total network
increased to 20%
by 2023 (2018
baseline: 18%)
Urban transport
infrastructure
integrated
Integrated
urban transport
infrastructure
project identified
and financed
by 2023 (2017
baseline: NA)
continued next page
39. Transport Sector Road Map and Results Framework31
Table 6: Continued
Country Sector Outcomes Country Sector Outputs ADB Sector Inputs
Outcomes
with ADB
Contribution
Targets with
Indicators and
Baselines
Outputs
with ADB
Contribution
Indicators with
Incremental
Targets
Ongoing and
Planned ADB
Operations
Main Outputs
Expected from ADB
Interventions
Social awareness
in transport
sector enhanced,
traffic safety
improved;
environmental
and financial
sustainability
ensured
Road traffic
fatalities
reduced to
3.00 per 10,000
vehicles by 2023
(2017 baseline:
4.30)
Activities
facilitated on
gender aspects,
road safety,
road asset
management,
and
enhancement
of climate
and disaster
resilience
Axle load
control strategy
developed and
implemented
by 2023 (2017
baseline: NA)
Ongoing Projects
1. Rural Roads
Improvement
Project II
2. Provincial
Roads
Improvement
Project
3. Road Network
Improvement
Project
4. Rural Roads
Improvement
Project III
Ongoing Projects
1. Rural roads improved,
rural roads asset
management
enhanced, rural road
safety and community
awareness program
implemented,
project management
supported, and
connectivity for the
Mekong River islands
improved
2. Project roads and
cross-border facilities
rehabilitated;
MPWT road asset
management
improved; road safety,
institutional efficiency,
and awareness of
potential social
problems increased;
resilience of project
roads to climate change
increased; project
management efficient
3. Safer and climate
resilient national roads
delivered, axle load
control enhanced,
quality assurance for
civil works in MPWT
strengthened, and road
safety enforcement
in project communes
improved
4. 360 km of rural roads
improved, rural road
asset management
improved, and
awareness of road
safety and potential
social problems
strengthened
ADB = Asian Development Bank, km = kilometer, MPWT = Ministry of Public Works and Transport, MRD = Ministry of Rural Development,
NA = not applicable, TA = technical assistance.
Source: Asian Development Bank.
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APPENDIX
PROBLEM TREE FOR TRANSPORT SECTOR
National
impacts
Insufficient support for national socioeconomic development and integration into subregional and international economy
Sector
impacts
Lack of all-weather connectivity
throughout national, rural, regional,
and international road networks
Lack of competitiveness resulting
in high logistics costs
Unsafe and unsustainable
transport infrastructure
Core sector
problem
Low connectivity and inefficiency in the transport sector
Core
problems
Lack of refined sector policy and
effective legislative implementation
Lack of selective infrastructure investment
to meet national and regional needs
Lack of sustainability in social,
environmental, and financial aspects
Sector
problems,
risks, and
assumptions
Sector
Problems
Formal transport
policies not
prioritized
Lack of strategy
for project
prioritization
Insufficient
coordination of
transport sector
planning
Implementation
of law
insufficient
(e.g., Road Law)
Capacity
building for
a long-term
sequenced
process
Greater Mekong
Subregion
(GMS) border
agreements for
road not yet
implemented
GMS border
agreements
for rail not
complete
Private sector
laws and
regulations
required
Risks and
Assumptions
Lack of focus
on policy
requirements
Professional
training not
institutionalized
Trained staff
not retained
Cross-border
agreements
with
neighboring
countries
insufficient
Private sector
transport
investment
exceeds
capacity of
government
and
development
partners
Sector
Problems
Lack of
sufficient
pavement for
national and
provincial roads
to meet traffic
demand
Lack of paved
and all-weather
access of local
road network
Incomplete
GMS physical
facilities
Lack of
emphasis on
multimodal
facilities
Lack of urban
public transport
Lack of
accessibility in
public transport
Lack of
mechanism for
competition,
transparency,
and
accountability
in procurement
process and
operations for
public–private
partnership
projects
Risks and
Assumptions
Low
coordination
among
development
partners for
investment
planning
Poor transport
conductivity
across
international
borders, and
cross-border
facilities not
developed
Slow and
inefficient
project
implementation
Private sector
not attracted to
infrastructure
development
Sector
Problems
Lack of
maintenance
system of
national and
local road
network
Insufficient
private sector
involvement
Persistent
poor traffic
engineering
and operations
along national
highway
network
Poor prevention
of traffic
overloading
Inadequate and
lack of proper
implementation
of traffic
safety devices,
hardware, and
measures
Poor driver
and pedestrian
behavior
Inadequate and
inconsistent
application of
safeguards
Risks and
Assumptions
Lack of
transparency
in civil works
bidding
Lack of
capacity and
quality control
of contractors
and
consultants
Insufficient
mitigation of
unsafe road
conditions
Persistent
poor road user
behavior
Poor
enforcement
of traffic laws
and regulations
Poor driver
licensing
and vehicle
inspection
processes
Inadequate
support from
motorcycle
manufacturers
Source: Asian Development Bank.
41.
42. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Cambodia Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Cambodia’s transport sector plays a critical role in the country’s economic development by supporting
growth in key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and construction. This publication
examines Cambodia’s transport sector performance, major development constraints, and the government’s
strategy and plans. It also reflects on lessons learned from past Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance
and identifies potential areas for future support, including knowledge initiatives and investments.
The publication serves as a basis for further dialogue on how ADB and the government can collaborate to
effectively develop the transport sector in the coming years.
About the Asian Development Bank
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific,
while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members
—49 from the region. Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue,
loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
www.adb.org
ISBN 978-92-9261-750-9
CAMBODIA
SEPTEMBER 2019
TRANSPORT SECTOR ASSESSMENT,
STRATEGY, AND ROAD MAP