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H.E. Academician Aun Pornmoniroth Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance welcomed the visiting President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, in Phnom Penh on 26 Jully, 2019 (source: MEF)

H.E. Dr. Ouk Rabun, Minister of Rural Development, met with H.E Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD, 26 July 1991 (Photo of MRD)

H.E. Dr. Ouk Rabun, Minister of Rural Development, met with European Investment Bank (EIB) Delegation led by Mr. Tao Ren, Senior Officier for Asia Pacific Region (MRD, 17 Sept 1991) (Photo of MRD)

H.E. Sous Kong, Permanent Secretary of State, Ministry of Rural Development, presided over the SAAMBAT Launching Workshop (Phnom Penh 03 Feb, 2020) (Photo of MRD)

H.E. Hem Vandy, Secretary of State, representing H.E Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, at SAAMBAT Launching Workshop (03 Feb, 2020) (Photo of MRD)

H.E. Phoung Sophea, Secretary of State, representing H.E Dr. Ouk Rabun, Minister of Rural Development, at SAAMBAT Economic Pole Selection and Prioritization Workshop (Kompong Thom, 22 January, 2021) (Photo of MRD)

H.E. Dr. Kong Marry, Under-Secretary of State, MEF, Chairman of Techo Startup Center, presided over the SAAMBAT Inception Workshop “Digital Platform for Agriculture Value Chains” (Phnom Penh 22 January, 2021) (Photo of TSC)

IFAD supervision mission together with MRD to visit rural roads in Kampong Chhnang province

IFAD supervision mission together with MRD to discuss with communities in Battambang province

IFAD supervision mission together with MRD to discuss with communities at Bari Bo district in Kampong Chhnang province

IFAD supervision mission together with MRD to discuss with communities at Rolea Pa Ear district in Kampong Chhnang province

SAAMBAT supports vocational skill training in Preah Vihea province

SAAMBAT also supports soft skill training in Preah Vihea province

SAAMBAT annual reflection workshop in 2022

Communities access rural road at Bari Bo district in Kampong Chhnang province

Project Goal

To Reduce Poverty and Enhance Food Security.

Project Development Objective

To Increase Productivity of Rural Youth, Enterprises and the Rural Economy.

Project Outcome

1. Poor Rural People’s benefits from market participation increased; and
2. Poor Rural People’s Productive Capacities Increased.

Component

1. Value Chain Infrastructure

Supports improvement and upgrading of key rural infrastructure to increase market participation and employment for rural households by improving market access for agriculture inputs and outputs.

2. Skills, Technology and Enterprise

Supports investments in human resources, digital technology for the rural economy and small enterprise development.

Project Budget

The total estimated project cost is US$ 162.79 million

60Months

Project duration

Effective on 12th September 2019 with the intended completion date on 30th September 2025

News

Invitation for Bids IFB: Package No.: C1/SAAMBAT/P2/EIB/W-05A (5 Lots)

Invitation for Bids: IFB: Package No.: C1/SAAMBAT/P1/IFAD/W-04B (Two Lots)

Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Sustainable Assets for Agriculture Markets, Business and Trade (SAAMBAT) RFB/ Contract No: C1/SAAMBAT/P1/IFAD/W-04B File Download: Invitation for Bid – 4B IFAD Grant No. 2000003101 and Loan No. 2000003102 Invitation for Bids IFB: Package No.: C1/SAAMBAT/P1/IFAD/W-04B (Two Lots) The Improvement of Reinforced Concrete and DBST Roads

Invitation for Bids IFB: Package No.: C1/SAAMBAT/P1/EIB/W-04A (2 Lots)

Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Sustainable Assets for Agriculture Markets, Business and Trade (SAAMBAT) RFB/ Contract No: C1/SAAMBAT/P1/EIB/W-04A EIB Contract Number (FI N) 91277 & 93067 Invitation for Bids IFB: Package No.: C1/SAAMBAT/P1/EIB/W-04A (2 Lots) File downlad: Invitation for Bids-EIB 4A The Improvement of Reinforced Concrete and DBST Roads in

Activities

Pitching Event for the Challenge Fund’s Digital Agriculture Accelerator Cohort II

On February 6, 2024, Sub-Component 2.2 of the SAAMBAT project, in collaboration with Impact Hub Phnom Penh, arranged a closed-door pitching event for the Challenge Fund’s Digital Agriculture Accelerator Cohort II. 10 pre-selected applicants took part in this pitching event with the aim of demonstrating their capabilities and innovative solutions

SAAMBAT’s Challenge Fund Digital Agriculture Accelerator Program Cohort II

10 shortlisted teams for the SAAMBAT’s Challenge Fund Digital Agriculture Accelerator Program Cohort II have gone through a 3-day intensive boot camp and developed a business proposal with assistance from SP5 on the business clinic courses. Today, Mock Pitch Day begins to provide a rehearsal experience for them! Each group

SAAMBAT project team raises awareness on environmental and social safeguard and gender transformation

Takeo: On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Mr. Touch Siphat, Deputy Director General of Administration and Finance and manager of SAAMBAT project is leading national and provincial technical team to raise awareness on environmental and social safeguard, gender transformation, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment during the construction of rural infrastructure. The