Project Information Sheet

Part A: Basic Project Information

( Must be completed in all cases )
PIP No: 175
1. PROJECT NAME: Nature Based Tourism Development for the Benefit of Community
    ឈ្មោះគម្រោងៈ ទេសចរណ៍ធម្មជាតិសម្រាប់​ផល​ប្រយោជន៍​សហគមន៍
2. PROJECT DATES:
PROJECT START :

1/1/2025

ESTIMATED COMPLETION :

12/31/2027

3. TOTAL PROJECT COST:
$

3820000

4. RESPONSIBLE MINISTRY:

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

RESPONSIBLE UNIT:

Forestry Administration

អង្គភាព​ទទួល​ខុស​ត្រូវ:

រដ្ឋបាលព្រៃឈើ

5. PROJECT STATUS

Planned


DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION


6. TYPE OF PROJECT:

7. SOURCE OF PROJECT FUNDING:

8. THE POLICY AREA OF THE PENTAGON STRATEGY PHASE I THAT THIS PROJECT FALLS UNDER:
9. THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROJECT TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE POLICY:
The project will contribute actively to generation of income for local community and the government as well as promotion of effective conservation and management of forest resources with participation from local community.
10. Support to Cambodia Industrial Development Policy
Does this Project support to the implementation of the Cambodia Industrial Development Policy?
11. SECTOR:

12. PROJECT LOCATION: (Describe the location of the project and its components.)
All Provinces Banteay Meanchey Battambang Kampong Cham Kampong Chhnang
Kampong Speu Kampong Thom Kampot Kandal Kep
Koh Kong Kratie Mondul Kiri Otdar Meanchey Pailin
Phnom Penh Preah Sihanouk Preah Vihear Prey Veng Pursat
Ratanak Kiri Siem Reap Stung Treng Svay Rieng Takeo
Tbong Khmum
13. PROJECT OBJECTIVE: (Describe the major purpose of the project.)
The project will contribute actively to generation of income for local community and the government as well as promotion of effective management of forest resources with participation from local community.
14. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Provide a description of the project and all its components.)
Forest in Cambodia is rich in wildlife, Biodiversity, cultural resources, religion, tradition, and traditional​ Knowledge of local community which has potential for the development of nature based tourism to contribute to generation of income for local community and ensure sustainable financing for effective management and use of forest resources with a number of proposed activities including development of infrastructure, preparation of regulations and policy and network communication.
15. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: (Give reasons why this particular project is considered worthwhile.)
Currently tourism sector in Cambodia is flourishing with international and national tourism visiting World Heritage Angkor Temples. At the same time, nature based tourism is one of destinations concentrated by international tourism as well as domestic one. Tourism sector is considered one of industries that provide revenue to national and local economy to enable economic growth. Witnessing this potential, we should provide alternative destinations to tourists in Cambodia.
16. BENEFITS (Who will benefit, directly and indirectly, from the project?)
The project will provide revenue to national economy and income to local community.
17. FEASIBILITY STUDY
Is a "Feasibility Study " for the Project requied?
18. SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: (Briefly describe the effects of the project, if any, on the people and the surrounding environment. Will the project assist in alleviating poverty?)
The project have no environment and social impact but contribute to poverty alleviation
19. CLIMATE CHANGE
a. Is any activity or output of the project related to Climate Change?
If Yes, please indicate
b. How is the project relevant to Climate Change?
Please select a Climate Change related sector of the project and fill up the contribution of the climate change related expenditure compared to the total project cost.
Climate Change-Related Sector
Percentage
Climate Change Relevance
11. Biodiversity and conservation | ១១. ជីវៈចម្រុះនិងការអភិរក្ស
20
Low
20. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
Is any activity or output of the project related to Disaster Risk Reduction?
If Yes, please indicate
21. GENDER ANALYSIS: (How does the project affect the roles of the men and women in the project area? Will women be actively involved in the implementation of the project?)
Gender consideration should be highlighted but have no any impact at all. However, gender promotion in this project should be promoted and encouraged. As a result, role and responsibility should be defined with participatory process.
22. CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT: (Does the Ministry have the skills and experience required to implement the project?)
The Institution has the capacity to do project but training should be promoted to reflect current tourism development.
23. STATUS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: (Provide a brief update on the progress of the project to date. Discuss any major problems causing delays in project implementation.)
Non
24. PROJECT PRIORITY : (Please indicates the priority ranking of the project decided by the ministry/agency.)
1
25. DONOR INVOLVEMENT: (Provide any information on current or potential donor involvement in the project.)
Development partners and private sector are interested in nature based development.
26. REFERENCE: (Please upload the project documents, MOU, or agreements with funding agencies including MEF.)

Part B: Project Costs and Funding Sources

( In US$’000 )
INVESTMENT COST202320242025
Budget
2026
Estimate
2027
Estimate
Total in 2025 - 2027Recurrent Cost Est.
BudgetActualBudgetActual
Operational Expenditure
Salaries
Materials + Admin
Other
Capital Expenditure
Construction
Consultancy (i.e. TA)
Equipment + Furniture
Training
Other
TOTAL COST
FUNDING SOURCES202320242025
Budget
2026
Estimate
2027
Estimate
Total in 2025 - 2027Recurrent Cost Est.
BudgetActualBudgetActual
Project Revenue
Government Funding
Cash Input
Other Resources
Donor Funding
Donor Sought
TOTAL COMMITTED FUNDING
FUNDING REQUIRED

​Project Progress

27.
Quarter Expenditure Percentage of Achievement Progress Description User
Quarter 1 0 0
Quarter 2 0 0
Quarter 3 0 0
Quarter 4 0 0
Total 0 0