Addressing a Critical Need
Access to safely managed water supply and sanitation remains a significant challenge in rural Cambodia. In 2022, only 20% of the rural population had access to safely managed water supply, while 34% had access to safely managed sanitation. Open defecation was practiced by about two million rural residents, exposing land and water resources to contamination and contributing to waterborne infections.
The Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Improvement Sector Development Program seeks to address these disparities by supporting the government's efforts to provide universal access to safely managed water supply services, basic hygiene facilities, and im
