Regional Conference for Southeast Asia on Rainwater Harvesting in IWRM: An ExChange of Policies and Learnings November 25-26, 2008 Davao City

1. PaBCaédKUrTwkkm<úCa Cambodian Water Partnership (CamboWP) Cambodia National Mekong Committee

2. RbB½næbNþajClsaRsþenARbeTskm<úCa Total area of 181,035 Km2

3. Over 20 years, Cambodia experienced untold suffering and destruction caused by internally and externally induced wars, genocide and internal conflict. As a result of civil strife, Cambodia was left with more than its fair share of vulnerable groups and development problems. Rural water supply and sanitation has been an integral part of the Government’s overall strategy for rural development and poverty reduction. The Royal Government of Cambodia focuses on providing all citizens with clean and safe water, protecting all citizens from water related diseases, providing adequate water supply to ensure food security economic activities and appropriate living standards. Increasing the proportion of rural population with access to safe water to 50% in 2015 Introduction

4. Irrigation & Rainwater Storage

5. Seasonal Rainwater Situation in Cambodia

8. What are the main challenges ahead? Maintaining the RESOURCE BASE, both surface and groundwater and biodiversity. Water and sanitation for PEOPLE, Rainfall and irrigation water for FOOD Water for the economic functions of ECOSYSTEMS

9. sU m G r Ku N Thanks for your attention