Attendees at the workshop that focuses on people living in rural and challenging environments and ethnic minorities to support increases in sanitation coverage. SUPPLIED
The NGO iDE Cambodia, which works on sanitation and poverty alleviation, held a consultative workshop to discuss the development of sanitation markets in northeastern Cambodia.
The workshop focused on people living in rural and challenging environments and ethnic minorities to support increases in sanitation coverage.
The workshop was part of the UNICEF-funded Sanitation Market Assessment of Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Kratie, Mondulkiri, and Ratanakkiri provinces, where sanitation coverage is significantly lower than the national average.
The workshop, held on April 26 with the participation of representatives from the public, private and development partners, aimed to validate the results of the assessment and discuss recommendations for the development of the sanitation markets in the northeast region of Cambodia.
In an April 28 press release, iDE Cambodia said the evaluation and recommendation of this assessment is to support increased sanitation coverage for people living in rural and challenging environments and ethnic minorities.
Chreay Pom, director-general of Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Rural Development, said the ministry has focused its attention on the formulation of policies and guidelines to support inclusive rural water supply and sanitation to achieve the six sustainable development goals set by the government in consultation with UN agencies and development partners.
“We have set the vision to make Cambodia a country where all people have access to sustainable and clean drinking water and sanitation,” he said.
The press release quoted Kevin Robbins, iDE Cambodia representative, as saying that this research is crucial for stakeholders working to improve sanitation markets in Cambodia, especially those working in rural and challenging environments.
“We need timely and accurate data and insights related to the behaviours and demands of consumers, the supply of appropriate products and services, and the constraints and opportunities within sanitation markets and associated supply chains,” he explained.
