Cambodia: Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project (WaSSIP - P163876) Implementation Support Mission March 18 – April 3, 2024 Aide Memoire I. INTRODUCTION 1. A Bank mission1 carried out an Implementation Support Mission for the Cambodia Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project from March 18 to April 3, 2024. The objectives of the mission were to: (i) assess the progress made since the last mission conducted in September 2023 and agree on an action plan for accelerating project implementation; and (ii) conduct technical discussions, including on financial management (FM), procurement, and safeguards compliance, with the implementing agencies. The Bank team would like to express its appreciation to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), and Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) for their cooperation and support during the mission. A list of individuals met is provided in Annex 1. 2. The findings of this mission were discussed at the wrap-up meeting on March 29, 2024 chaired by H.E. Sim Sitha, Secretary of State of MISTI. The final version of the Aide Memoire was endorsed by Bank management. II. PROJECT DATA AND RATINGS Table 1: Key Project Data and Ratings Project Data Original Project Amount US$55.0 million Total Disbursement Rate2 20% Total Commitment US$17.4 million Commitment Balance (through signed contracts) US$ 9.0 million Board Approval Date March 28, 2019 Closing Date (revised) December 31, 2025 Project Ratings Previous Current (Proposed) Progress towards achieving Project Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Development Objective (PDO) Overall Implementation Progress Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Component 1: Provincial Water Supply Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Component 2: Provincial Sanitation Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory 1 Comprising Mr. Phyrum Kov (TTL), Ms. Viengsompasong Inthavong (Co-TTL), Mr. Virak Chan (Senior Water Resources Management Specialist), Mr. Satoru Ueda (Lead Dam Specialist), Ms. Sereyvattana Chan (Procurement Specialist), Ms. Kyemon Soe (Financial Management Specialist) and Mr. Sophear Khiev (Financial Management Analyst), Mr. Monyrath Nuth (Senior Social Development Specialist) and Mr. Kvanthai Ing (Social Development Specialist), Mr. Sophy Ea (Sr. Environmental Specialist) and Mr. Makathy Tep (Environmental Consultant), Ms. Chenda Sem (Social Development Specialist), Ms. Suneetha Kacker (PPP and Institutional Consultant) and Ms. Jolyda Sou (Private Sector and Finance Consultant), Mr. Sokhe Sun (Water and Sanitation Consultant), Mr. Somean Yin (UoF Consultant) and Mr. Federico Perez Penalosa (UoF Specialist), Mr. An Kimheng (Operational Consultant), and Ms. Chanmoniroith Poan (Program Assistant). 2 As of March 31, 2024 1 Project Ratings Previous Current (Proposed) Project Management Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Procurement Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Safeguards Moderately Satisfactory Satisfactory III. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS AND KEY FINDINGS 3. The progress toward achieving the project development objective (PDO) indicators, particularly on access to improved water supply and sanitation, is lagging. To date, after five years of implementation, the project has only achieved 4.3% and 5% of water supply and sanitation targets, respectively. With the current implementation progress, the PDO targets will be missed by the project closing date. As a result, the rating for the Progress towards achieving the PDO has been downgraded to Moderately Unsatisfactory. The achievement of PDO results indicators depends on the physical progress of both the ongoing and planned civil works under both of the project’s components. 4. The project’s implementation progress has been downgraded to Moderately Unsatisfactory as there are shortcomings in the implementation of the ongoing works and consultancy contracts and major works packages that contribute to the project results are still at procurement stage. Moreover, a number of actions agreed from the previous mission in September 2023 have not been completed (15 out of 36 agreements, see Table 4). The absence of civil work implementation under Component 1 currently undermines the project’s water supply results. Having the civil works in Taing Krosaing and Stoung water supply subprojects successfully procured and completed by the project closing date are instrumental to the water supply results. Likewise, smoothening the implementation of current sewerage works, increasing household connections to sewers, and having the remaining sewerage works package procured and implemented are crucial for the project results under Component 2. Performance of consultant firms, contract management capacity issues, delay in processing key contract amendments and variation orders, and a delay in getting the provincial authority’s authorization to cut the road for sewerage installation are among the factors affecting the implementation. 5. The disbursement and commitment of loan proceeds remains low. Since the last mission, project disbursement has increased to 20% from 18.23%. Commitment of funds from signed contracts is at US$17.4 million, equivalent to 32% of the total original IDA funding. By September 2024, it is expected that the remaining major works contracts, worth US$27 million, will be committed; any slippage will result in cancellation of the uncommitted packages. The current estimate of the use of IDA fund provided by both implementing agencies suggests that the funding will be fully utilized by the project closing date. The projected fund deficit in Component 2 is likely to be compensated with the saving under Component 1 (see Annex 2). The actual amount will be reassessed in the next mission after the major contracts are signed. 6. Key milestones have been agreed to at the wrap-up meeting on milestones for project upgrading (see Table 2). These milestones and all other agreed actions (Table 3) will be closely monitored through monthly progress meetings with the implementing agencies from May 2024 to the next implementation support mission. Table 2: List of key milestones for project upgrading Agreed actions Responsible Timeline 1. Sign contract for civil work for Taing Krosaing Water Supply System MISTI (MISTI-CW-5) May 31, 2024 2. Clear all variation orders and contract amendments under MPWT- MPWT CW-1A and MPWT-CW-3 2 Agreed actions Responsible Timeline 3. Sign contract for civil work for Stoung water supply (MISTI-CW-3) MISTI July 31, 2024 4. Issue Notification of Award for Wastewater Network Development MPWT in North and North Central zones in SR (MPWT-CW-6A) September 17, 5. Achieve at least 1,500 household connections to sewer system MPWT 2024 6. Increase disbursement by at least US$4.1 million for MISTI and MISTI and US$6 million for MPWT (from March 2024)3 MPWT Status of Component 1 – Provincial Water Supply 7. The progress under Component 1 is rated Moderately Unsatisfactory as most of the project results and outputs under the component have not been achieved. Most of the project results and outputs are expected to come from the three remaining water supply subprojects (Stoung, Taing Krosaing, Sammeakki Meanchey/Toek Phos), but there are moderate shortcomings in their progress, jeopardizing the achievement of the results. The project has also faced delays on: (i) the review and updating of the Water Supply and Supply (WSS) policy, and (ii) the engineering design of the Bour, Phnom Proek and Mondul Kiri phase 2 subprojects. 8. The improvement in the component progress rating is subject to the successful completion of the procurement of the remaining works packages, and their successful implementation. The bidding process of civil works for Taing Krosaing and Stoung subprojects is ongoing, and the contracts are expected to be signed in May and July 2024, respectively. The technical design and bidding document for the Sammakki Meanchey and Toek Phos subprojects, which is planned to be implemented under a Public Private Partnerships (PPP), will probably not be completed by the current project closing date because of the constraint related to the adequacy of the water source. It was thus agreed that the project will not finance works for the development of these subprojects, but all the preparatory studies will be continued. The detailed status of Component 1 implementation is provided in Annex 3. 9. The growing water source challenges have exacerbated implementation progress. The Mission noted that the adequacy of water sources has become a major concern in all subprojects, requiring additional assessments and stronger due diligence. The lack of adequate water sources near the project locations has increased the cost of investment in some of the subprojects (e.g., Stoung and Mondul Kiri phase 2 subprojects), delayed engineering designs due to the need to reconfirm the alternative sources (e.g., Bour and Phnom Proek subprojects), and threatened the feasibility of the subprojects (e.g., Sammakki Meanchey and Toek Phos subprojects). The Bank has mobilized additional technical assistance to help MISTI conduct rigorous water source assessments. 10. Progress has been observed on the implementation of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and the Utilities of the Future (UoF) support. On the BCC, the consultancy firm was mobilized in early 2024. The inception report is being finalized and will be submitted for MISTI’s review. On the UoF, the ignition week was conducted at the Stoung-Taing Krosaing water utility in November 2023 to help identify areas for utility performance improvement following the merging of two separate utilities. The Bank will mobilize additional technical assistance to support the utility roll out the UoF support between April and June 2024. 3 This is based on the first semester of approved AWPB 2024 less actual disbursement in the first quarter. 3 Status of Component 2 – Provincial Sanitation Improvement 11. The progress under Component 2 is rated Moderately Unsatisfactory as most of the project results and outputs under the component have not been achieved, and none of the ongoing works was implemented on time. Two ongoing works packages, i.e., Sewerage Network Development Works in Siem Reap City (MPWT-CW-1A) and Rehabilitation of Pumping Stations (MPWT-CW-3), have had some progress, while one works package on Improvement of Wastewater Treatment Plant (MPWT-CW-4) was completed in February 2024 (after a 14-month delay). Physical progress of MPWT-CW-1A has reached 90.3% for secondary and tertiary sewer pipe installation. However, the progress on household connections to the sewer system under this package has fallen behind, reaching only 13.7% of the planned connections. The progress in procurement processing of a remaining major sewerage works package (MPWT-CW-6A) is significantly behind the agreed schedule as well. The Mission suggested that MPWT prioritize: (i) the increase in household connections to the sewer system under ongoing works, (ii) completion of procurement and implementation of remaining civil works under MPWT-CW-6A, (iii) immediate reinstatement of the road surface along installed sewer pipeline – currently only 12% have been reinstated, (iv) strengthened coordination with the provincial authority to facilitate implementation of works in Siem Reap City, (v) finalization of all pending variation orders and contract amendments for contractors and consultants, and (vi) reducing the gaps between physical progress and payment progress for all consultancy and works packages under implementation (current physical progress is at 87.2% and financial progress is at 46.2%). Detailed information on the implementation progress of Component 2 is provided in Annex 4. 12. Although progress on household connections to the sewer system is lagging under the project, Siem Reap City has observed an increased in overall access to sewer connections. The Mission noted while the sanitation target was lagging under the project, some parts of the sewerage investment designed and planned to be financed under the project were financed from the Government’s own budget and completed in 2021. The initiative under the project to finance household connections as part of project interventions positively motivated the Government to adopt this approach in Siem Reap City and has led to significant increase in house connections (25,330 people have connected and the target under the project is 27,000). The Government has also adopted this new approach for other projects financed by development partners. 13. Siem Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit (SR-SWTPU) continue to face financial sustainability issue. The Mission noted that the SR-SWTPU is facing a revenue deficit as the payment by customers remains low. The operational cost coverage was only 66.5% (February 2024). Once the wastewater starts flowing and all pumps are in operation, the operating cost will significantly increase, and the cost coverage will be much lower if the revenue is not addressed. The Mission was informed that an inter-ministerial committee is expected be set up by the end of April 2024 to work on establishing the combined water and sanitation bill to improve revenue collection for sanitation service. The proposed sanitation tariff along with the institutional set up was submitted to the MEF for review and approval for Siem Reap City and other towns. The Mission also learned that a wastewater law is being processed by the MPWT, and once the law is passed (expected by the end of 2024), the regulation related to sanitation tariff setting will be established. This will help address the SR-SWTPU’s financial sustainability over the long run. 14. The SR-SWTPU completed the implementation of a short-term action plan under UOF. Following the development of a 100-day action plan, the Bank has been working with the SR-SWTPU on implementing the action plan. Thirty-three out of 40 short-term actions were completed, including simplifying the billing process. Th Mission took an opportunity during the site visit in Siem Reap, on March 25, 2024, to hand over the UoF certificate to the SR-SWTPU to recognize the achievement made by the unit in completing the short-term action plan. The Bank will continue to support the SR-SWTPU in 4 preparing a five-year strategic plan under the project’s institutional development technical assistance activities. Project Management 15. The Project Steering Committee (PSC) has not held any meeting per timeline agreed in the last mission. The reasons included: (i) the fact that the PSC will cover two projects (WaSSIP and Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration project), requiring a co-chairing arrangement between MISTI and MPWT; and (ii) the staff reshuffling that took place in relevant ministries who are the members of the PSC (following the July 2023 election), requiring renomination of PSC members. The Mission highlighted that holding PSC meeting every six month is a requirement for compliance with the legal covenants of the project, and the PSC’s role in the sector institutional strategy and policy supported under the project is important. The Mission was informed that the next PSC meeting will be held in early May 2024. Procurement and Contract Management 16. The overall procurement performance rating remains Moderately Unsatisfactory given a significant delay in finalization of pending procurement packages, delays in processing key contract amendments and variation orders, and limited capacity in contract management. 17. Component 1 has completed 23 out of 26 procurement packages, with a total contract award amount of US$6.24 million. The procurement of construction of Taing Krosaing Water Supply System (US$5.5 million) is under the bid evaluation process. MISTI will submit the revised Technical Evaluation Report for the Bank’s review by April 2024, and the contract is expected to be signed by the end of May 2024. The procurement of construction of Stoung Water Supply System is under the bidding process, and the bid submission deadline is on April 19, 2024. The contract is expected to be signed by July 2024. It was also agreed that the works under the PPP subproject (MISTI-CW-6 package) are to be withdrawn from the procurement plan given the risk of not completing construction by the project closing date. 18. Component 2 has completed 28 out of 34 procurement packages, with a total contract award amount of US$11.18 million. Four Consulting Service Procurement packages (two firms and two individuals), with estimated cost US$1.32 million, are under procurement; the contracts for individual consultants are expected to be signed by May 2024. The bidding document for the Construction of Secondary and Tertiary Sewer Networks, Pumping Stations, and Household Connection in North-East and North-West Zone in Siem Reap City (MPWT-CW-6A) was published on March 25, 2024, with a May 09, 2024 deadline for bid submissions. The mission suggested MPWT to accelerate the bid evaluation process, with a targeted date of issuance of notification of award of September 17, 2024. Any delays in issuing the notification of the contract award would lead to cancellation of this procurement as the remaining time for completion of these works will become unrealistic. It was also agreed to cancel two goods packages, O&M and safety equipment (MPWT-G-2) and lab equipment (MPWT-G-3), from the procurement plan given the lack of progress on procurement processing of these packages. 19. Processing the variation order (VO) and contract amendments is taking longer than expected. The Mission noted that the lengthy process for VO approval and contract amendments has caused delays in contract execution and processing payments to contractors. The Mission suggested that the CMUs speed up the amendments of the ongoing contracts by working closely with the contractors and the consulting firm to promptly submit all required documents. The Mission also suggested that both CMUs closely monitor the progress of all civil work contracts and consulting service contracts, discuss any issues, and propose solutions to ensure all work/service will be completed based on agreed workplan revision. 20. The performance of the consultants providing design and supervision services was not at the level expected (discussed in last mission), yet neither implementing agencies have completed the 5 performance assessment of the firms. The Mission reiterated the importance of this evaluation and noted that both implementing agencies are in the process of evaluating the performance of the consultant firms. It was agreed that the evaluation be completed by the end of April 2024. The Mission requested that both implementing agencies closely monitor the progress of their consulting firms and undertake contractual actions in a timely manner. All communications with the firms in regard to their undertaking of the tasks in the TOR shall be done in writing and copied to the Bank Task Team Leader. Financial Management (FM) 21. Overall FM performance for the project remains Moderately Satisfactory. Improvement has been maintained in terms of: (i) timely preparation of Annual Workplan and Budget (AWBP) by MISTI and MPWT, (ii) timely submission of unaudited Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and audit reports to the Bank, and (iii) maintaining adequate accounting records and funds in the project’s designated accounts. However, the total disbursement of the project is still low with a remaining balance of US$41.9 million to be committed and disbursed in less than two years. The slow disbursement is attributed to the same issue identified in the previous missions – that the agreed work and consulting services/activities were not completed in accordance with the planned schedules outlined in the respective contracts. The delays in timely completion of works and services have affected the quality of AWPB execution, and a notable variance, i.e., the difference between the budget plan and actual expenditures, was observed in all categories across the two components. By the end of February 2024, the project's total expenditure incurred amounted to US$9.79 million. MISTI utilized US$3.56 million, and MPWT spent US$6.23 million. 22. The Mission noted that the average processing time for withdrawal applications (WA) and direct payment have taken a long time. On average, the project took 42 calendar days and 34 calendar days for completing the process of a WA and a direct payment, respectively. The time taken for internal line ministry processing was about 10 days, while the processing time by MEF was 18 days, on average. The Mission strongly suggested the improvement in the processing of WA and direct payment, both within the implementing ministries and MEF, to improve the project’s cash flow and disbursement. Environmental and Social Safeguards 23. Overall environmental and social risk management performance has been upgraded to Satisfactory. The Mission complemented the good performances of the contractors, the supervision firm, and CMUs (and safeguard consultants). All agreed actions from the 9th Implementation Support Mission have been completed, including the submission of the final Due Diligence Report with additional documentation on land acquisition processes and revised Environment and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for Stoung and Taing Krosaing, which have been updated to include sections on obtaining consent for private land use and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) procedures. 24. The Bank’s Safeguard Mission Team conducted a prior visit to Siem Reap from February 21 -22, 2024 to assess the implementation of the C-ESMP/ESMP under the MPWT. The Mission complimented the PMU and contractors for an improvement made to implement occupational health and safety (OHS), safety management at construction sites, management of construction waste, and consultation with HHs prior to receiving their connections. Workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) at their workstations. There is room for the contractor to improve its site management, including setting up traffic signs, safety barriers, and reflective signs at construction sites, particularly along roads. The road reinstatement progress has made some progress, with the 1,100m2 out of 9,042m2 of roads being restored to their original condition. CMU-2 is requested to expedite the process to reinstate the remaining road sections. 6 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) 25. The M&E implementation is progressing well, and the rating remains Moderately Satisfactory. Both CMUs have been collecting data and updating project results indicators in a timely manner. On the project’s results, it was observed that little progress was made towards achieving PDO indicators 1 to 3 (on access to improved water sources and sanitation). For PDO 4, “Existing water supply service providers supported by the Project achieving operational cost recovery,” and PDO indicator 5, “Level of operational costs of Siem Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit covered by revenue collected from customers,” targets have either been met or on track to being achieved. Detailed progress on the project results is provided in Annex 5 “Project’s Results Framework.” Gender and Citizen Engagement 26. Gender: The project has continued to make good progress on promoting women’s employment— an average of 30.5% of the workforce at the Mondul Kiri and Stoung-Taing Krasang utilities are women. This female employment rate is already above the end-project target, which is 25%. These female employees are holding managerial, technical and support roles. The Mission suggested the project to document good lessons learned for sharing with other utilities elsewhere. The Mission also discussed and agreed to continue using the tools developed under the project, such as the recruitment checklist for promoting women’s employment, and look at the possibility of sharing these tools with others. MPWT has also shown great effort to encourage contractors to promote women’s paid employment in civil work projects. Among the project’s three contractors, women’s participation in both skilled and non-skilled roles is being promoted—an average of 21% of the workforce are women. 27. Citizen engagement: Good progress was reported on customer engagement (CE) related activities. Joint Action Plans (JAPs) were developed for utilities under both components and the utilities are on track to achieve their targets. It was suggested during the mission that lessons from the implementation of the JAPs should be monitored and integrated to strengthen effectiveness of implementation. The Mission noted good progress on enhancing community engagement and inclusion. Community Facilitators were mobilized and trained to communicate with households and to provide them with information about sub-projects, including detailed schedules for civil works and wastewater connections at the household level. However, the Mission found that the project needs to do more to sensitize the community on information regarding sanitation tariffs that will be levied on their water supply bills and on the GRM. IV. NEXT STEPS AND AGREED ACTIONS 28. The detailed list of agreed actions during the mission are summarized in Table 3 below. The next implementation support mission is tentatively scheduled for September 2024. Monthly technical meetings will begin in May 2024. Table 3: Summary of Agreed Actions4 No Description Responsible Due Date Component 1 – Provincial Water Supply 1. Finalize the methodology for ground water MISTI, WB, assessment in Stoung and conduct the assessment Consultant 2. Complete field survey for Behaviour Change MISTI, By April 30, 2024 Communication Consultant 4 Key actions required for turning around the project are marked in ‘bold’. 7 No Description Responsible Due Date 3. Discuss and finalize the methodology for ground MISTI, WB, water assessment in Stoung Consultant 4. [Procurement] Upload procurement related MISTI documents in STEP for package MISTI-CS-6 and By April 30, 2024 MISTI-CS-17 5. [Procurement] Finalize the performance review of MISTI design and supervision consultants 6. Finalize land acquisition for Mondul Kiri MISTI, GDR subproject 7. [Procurement] Submit the technical evaluation MISTI report for Stoung water supply (MISTI-CW-3) to the Bank 8. [Procurement] Submit the combined bid evaluation MISTI By May 31, 2024 report for Taing Krosaing Water Supply works package (MISTI-CW-5) to the Bank 9. [Procurement] Sign contract for civil work for MISTI Taing Krosaing Water Supply System (MISTI- CW-5) 10. [Procurement] Submit the combined bid evaluation MISTI report for Stoung water supply (MISTI-CW-3) to the Bank 11. Implement UoF support for Stoung-Taing Krosaing MISTI By June 28, 2024 water utility (focusing on merging) 12. Complete water source assessment in Bour and MISTI, with Phnom Proek Bank support 13. Draft TOR for dam safety assessment in Mondul MISTI, with Kiri Bank support By July 30, 2024 14. [Procurement] Sign contract for civil work for MISTI Stoung water supply (MISTI-CW-3) 15. [E&S] Conduct ESMP orientation to the MISTI Before construction contractors and focal points training including OHS starts and GRM for Stoung and Taing Krosaing sites Component 2 – Provincial Sanitation Improvement 1. Submit the technical proposal for repairing the MPWT leakage and clogging of the force main pipe (MPWT-CW-3) 2. [Procurement] Sign contract for Development and MPWT Support Implementation of the Sanitation Uptake Program (MPWT-CS-3A) 3. [Procurement] Sign contract for International MPWT By April 30, 2024 Procurement and Contract Management (MPWT- CS-11AA) 4. [Procurement] Sign contract amendment of MPWT MPWT-CW-1A for reinstatement of road surface and Horizontal directing drilling (HDD) 5. [Procurement] Sign 2nd contract amendment of MPWT MPWT-CW-3 for extension of time for completion and approve VO for increasing the pump capacity 8 No Description Responsible Due Date 6. [Procurement] Finalize the performance review of MPWT design and supervision consultants 7. [E&S] Install traffic signs, safety barriers, and MPWT By April 30, 2024 reflective signs at construction sites, particularly along roads, and improve hygiene practices at construction sites for household connections 8. [Procurement] Sign contract for wastewater MPWT engineer (MPWT-CS-7A) 9. [Procurement] Finalize and sign contract MPWT amendments for additional works (fixing leakage By May 31, 2024 and blockage of force main, TCD backflow, backflow and odor prevention) 10. [Procurement] Sign contract for Institutional MPWT Development for SR-SWTPU (MPWT-CS-4A) 11. [Procurement] Submit the technical evaluation MPWT By June 28, 2024 report for Wastewater Network Development in North and North Central zones in SR (MPWT-CW- 6A) 12. [Procurement] Submit the combined bid evaluation MPWT By July 31, 2024 report for Wastewater Network Development in North and North Central zones in SR (MPWT-CW- 6A) 13. [Procurement] Issue Notification of Award for MPWT By September 17, Wastewater Network Development in North and 2024 North Central zones in SR (MPWT-CW-6A) 14. Finalize draft five-year strategic plan for Siem MPWT, SR By December 30, 2024 Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant SWTPU Unit 15. [E&S] Where needed, continue to provide MPWT Throughout the civil consultation with local communities to deepen their work period. understanding on sanitation tariff and enhance knowledge and awareness of the project GRM and the process of feedback resolution. Key date reminder 1. [Procurement] Cancel procurement packages MPWT, MISTI By April 30, 2024 (MISTI-CW-6, MPWT-G-2, MPWT-G-3) in procurement plan 2. [Project Management] Conduct project steering MPWT, MISTI By May 15, 2024 committee meeting 3. [FM] Organize an orientation clinic and discuss the WB, MISTI, By June 30, 2024 details of the proposed master file for contracts and MPWT payments monitoring. 4. [FM] Submit external audit reports to the Bank for MISTI, MPWT By June 30, 2024 FY 2023. 5. [FM] Submit IFRs to the Bank for the period MISTI, MPWT By August 15, 2024 ending December 31, 2023. 9 No Description Responsible Due Date 6. [FM] Expedite the process for reviewing and WB, MISTI, Throughout the project approving withdrawal applications submission to MPWT implementation the Bank. 7. [E&S] Prepare safeguard report as part of bi-annual MPWT and Throughout the project project progress report and submit to the Bank MISTI implementation phase prior to the Mission. Table 4: Status of Action Items from last mission No. Description Responsible Due Date Status as of 18 March 2024 Project Management 1. Conduct project steering MPWT, MISTI November 15, [Postponed] The meeting is committee meeting 2023 now planned for April 2024 Component 1 2. Finalize land acquisition MISTI, GDR November 30, [On-going] Land acquisition for Bour and Mondul Kiri 2023 is completed for Bour subprojects subproject, but it is ongoing for Mondul Kiri subproject. 3. Conduct UoF for Stoung, MISTI September - [Partially Completed] Done Taing Krosaing and December for Stoung. The next step is Mondul Kiri utilities 2023 to help Stoung-Taing Krosaing water utility on merging. Component 2 4. Complete the replacement MPWT October 15, [Completed] of CTI Team Leader 2023 5. Provide monthly target for MPWT October 15, [Completed] sewer household 2023 connections in Siem Reap from September 2023 to January 2024 6. Finalize solution for road MPWT October 15, [Completed] crossings 2023 7. Finalize first VO for MPWT October 15, [Completed] 1,000sqm road surface 2023 reinstatement (MPWT- CW-1A) 8. Finalize second VO and MPWT October 15, [On-going] contract amendment for 2023 remaining road surface reinstatement (MPWT- CW-1A) 9. Finalize VO for MPWT- MPWT October 15, [Completed] CW-4 on inlet chamber and 2023 slab works 10 No. Description Responsible Due Date Status as of 18 March 2024 10. Finalize draft five-year MPWT, SR January 30, [On-going] strategic plan for Siem SWTPU 2024 Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit 11. Send letter on CWIS TA to WB October 20, [Delayed]. This will be sent MPWT 2023 by mid-April 2024 12. Endorsement letter for MPWT November 1, [Delayed] CWIS TA 2023 Procurement 13. Sign contract for MISTI October 06, [Completed] Contract transaction advisor (MIH- 2023 signed, inception report CS-1) accepted. Feasibility study is being revised (facing water source insufficiency). 14. Sign contract for MISTI November 06, [Completed] Contract was supporting local capacity 2023 signed on 4 January 2024. for implementation of BCC related to water supply (MISTI-CS-6) 15. Sign contract for MISTI October 01, [Completed] Contract was International Public Private 2023 signed on 29 November Partnership (PPP) 2023. Consultant 16. Finalize Bidding Document MISTI October 6, [Completed] The Bidding for Taing Krosaing Water 2023 Document was issued. Supply System (CW-5A) MISTI received the Bank’s comments on BER- Technical part on 29 February 2024. MISTI is revising the BER accordingly. 17. Finalize Bidding Document MISTI March 30, [On-going] The team is for Mondul Kiri Phase 2 2024 preparing the PER - The (CW-02) consultant is conducting a topographical survey. It is expected that DED is to be completed by the end of October. 18. Finalize Bidding Document MISTI October 15, [Completed] The Bidding for Stoung Water Supply 2023 Document was issued. A (CW-03) pre-bid meeting was organized on 14 March 2024. The deadline for bid submission/opening is extended to April 19, 2024. 11 No. Description Responsible Due Date Status as of 18 March 2024 19. Finalize Bidding Document MISTI March 1, 2024 [Delayed] Under the for Sameakki Mean Chey feasibility stage. The Water Supply system (CW- subproject is facing water 06) source issues. 20. Publish Procurement MPWT October Dropped Notice for procurement of 30,2023 Lab equipment in Siem Reap (MPWT-G-3) 21. Publish Procurement MPWT October Dropped Notice for procurement of 30,2023 O&M and Safety Equipment (MPWT-G-2) 22. Sign contract for MPWT March 15, [On-going] Expected to be Development and Support 2024 signed by May 2024. Implementation of the sanitation uptake program (MPWT-CS-4A) 23. Sign contract for MPWT November 27, [On-going] It is being Development and Support 2023 reviewed by MEF. Implementation of the Sanitation Uptake Program (MPWT-CS-3A) 24. Finalize Bidding Document MPWT October 6, [Completed] for Wastewater Network 2023 Development in North and North Central zones in SR (MPWT-CW-6A) 25. Submit the cancelled MPWT, MISTI September 29, [Completed] procurement packages to 2023 World Bank for NOL (completed) (MPWT-CW-7; MIH-CW- 4, MIH-CW-5B, MISTI- CS-16) 26. Conduct procurement WB, MPWT, November 30, [Completed] clinic for variation order MISTI 2023 and contract amendment of work contracts 27. Upload procurement MPWT October 29, [Completed] related documents in STEP 2023 28. Conduct performance MISTI, MPWT January 15, [On-going] Performance review of selected design 2024 review will be conducted in and contract supervision April 2024. firms. 12 No. Description Responsible Due Date Status as of 18 March 2024 Financial Management 29. Organize an orientation WB, MISTI, November 30, [Postpone] New schedule is clinic and discuss the MPWT 2023 May 2024. details of the proposed master file for contracts and payments monitoring. 30. Start recruitment process MPWT November 30, [Completed] for an FM consultant 2023 31. Submit a revised AWBP MISTI, September 30, [Completed] for 2023 to the Bank for MPWT 2023 NOL 32. Add payment schedules of MPWT November 30, [On-going] each of the contract in the 2023 contract monitoring master file 33. Submit IFRs to the Bank MISTI, MPWT February 14, [Completed] for the period ending 2024 December 31, 2023. Environmental and Social Safeguards 34. Revise and submit the Due MISTI, October 15, [Completed] Diligence Report on MPWT, 2023 documentation of land acquisition processes with additional information 35. Update ESMPs for Stoung MISTI October 10, [Completed] and Taing Krosaing 2023 (include section on obtaining consent to use of private land for the project purpose and a section on GRM procedures) 36. Conduct refresher training MISTI/MPWT/ September 28, [Completed] on OHS and GRM to E&S 2023 contractors and focal points Consultants 13 Annex 1: List of Officials Met No Name Title/Department A Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) 1. Mr. Hak Ponnarin Deputy Director, Department of Project Portfolio Management, General Department of International Cooperation and Debt Management (GDICDM) 2. Mr. Nao Borin Deputy Chief, Office of Multilateral Cooperation 2, Department of Multilateral Cooperation, GDICDM 3. Mr. Sal Vichea Thanakyuth Officer, Department of Project Portfolio Management, GDICDM 4. Ms. Nun Pechratanak Officer, Department of Project Portfolio Management, GDICDM B Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) 5. H.E. Sim Sitha Secretary of State 6. H.E. Houl Bonnarith Under Secretary of State 7. H.E. Tan Sokchea Director General, General Department of Potable Water (GDWAT) 8. H.E. Pich Sambattrattanak Director General, Stoung-Taing Krosaing Water Utility 9. Mr. Sreng Sokvung Director, Department of Technics and Project Management, GDWAT 10. Mrs. Thor Kounthy Deputy Director, DTPM/ Technical Officer 11. Mr. Kim Chanrithy Chief of Office, DTPM/ Procurement Officer 12. Mr. Phea Sinat Chief of Office, DTPM/ Technical Officer 13. Mr. Srun Bunhorn Vice-Chief of Office, DTPM 14. Mr. Soeung Yuthera Deputy Director, DPWR/ Regulation Officer 15. Mr. Kloung Rida Vice-Chief of Office, DPWR/ Technical Officer 16. Ms. Thaing Sreythuok Chief of Office, DPWR/ Environmental Officer 17. Ms. Din Choranay Deputy Director DWPO/ Financial Officer 18. Mr. Chhoeun Raksmey Deputy Director, DPDM 19. Mr. Ly Chansothea Chief of Office, DPDM 20. Mr. Sok Putpunreay Deputy Director, DWIN/ Institutional Development Officer 21. Mrs. Chhay Vuchnea Chief of Office, DTPM/ Social Officer 22. Mr. Chan Sophavong Vice-Chief of Office, DTPM/ Public Relation Officer 23. Ms. Kun Pich Chornay Environmental Officer 24. Mrs. Leng Sophea Deputy Director General, Stoung-Taing Krosaing Water Utility 25. Mr. Mao Videth Director, Department of Accounting, Stoung-Taing Krosaing Water Utility 26. Mr. Leng Savy Advisor of Stoung-Taing Krosaing Water Utility 27. Mr. Oun Kompheak Vice Chief, Office of Network 14 No Name Title/Department 28. Mr. Cheng Visal National Water Supply Consultant 29. Mr. Khorn Bunthong National Procurement Consultant 30. Ms. Roth Phalkunny National Financial Management Consultant 31. Mr. Setu Divekar International PPP Consultant 32. Mr. Penh Socheat Environmental Consultant 33. Mr. Lee Chayphally ISAF Consultant 34. Mr. Then Kona PST/MDK 35. Mrs. Sou Sreyna PST/MDK C Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) 36. H.E. Ros Vanna Secretary of State 37. H.E. Kem Borey Under Secretary of State/Project Coordinator 38. H.E. Chao Sopheak Phibal Director General, General Department of SWM/Component Director 39. Mr. Lun Heng Deputy Director, General Affairs and Information Department/Component Manager 40. Mr. Saly Chetra Deputy Director, Construction and Maintenance of Sewerage and Wastewater Department/Procurement Officer 41. Mr. Svay Chhaly Vice Chief of Office, General Directorate of SWM/Project Sewerage Technical Officer 42. Mr. Ieng Daravuth Project Sewerage Technical Officer 43. Mrs. Sun Sokuntheavy Project Finance Officer 44. Miss. Ret Nengkea Officer, Department of Finance/Project Accounting Officer 45. Miss.Thoeun Dyna Cashier 46. Mrs. Sok Pognaka Officer, Department of Finance/Project Finance Support Staff 47. Mr. Ket Maro Officer, Department of Finance/Project Finance Support Staff 48. Mr. Eng Veng Social Safeguard Consultant 49. Mr. Prum Thornin Social Accountability Consultant 50. Mr. Thou Panha National Project Management Consultant 51. Mr. Chan Sineth National Procurement and Contract Management Assistant 52. Mr. Sao Savy National Financial Management Consultant 53. Mr. Eang Nath National Procurement Consultant 54. Mr. Ky Virin Director, DPWT, Siem Reap 55. Mr. Hiep My Deputy Director, DPWT, Siem Reap 56. Mr. Say Pichenda Chief, WWTP 57. Mr. Rom Boreyrath Officer, WWTP D Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) 58. Mr. Tan Naren Chief Officer/PDOWRAM 59. Mr. Hour Kinvon Officer/PDOWRAM 60. Mr. In Veasna Officer/PDOWRAM 15 No Name Title/Department 61. Mr. Moch Kongkea Officer/PDOWRAM 62. Mr. Chhay Si Chheng Engineer/PDOWRAM 16 Annex 2: Project Costing Analysis (US$) Project budget Actual Available Projected Revised Contract Disbursement IDA Additional Remaining Initial Allocation Commitment Component (Mar Balance Contract Contract Fund Allocation (Mar Balance 2024)** (Mar 2024) Commitments Commitments (2019) 2024)* a b c=a-b d e f g = c-e-f Component 1 30,500,000 29,190,249 4,460,685 24,729,563 6,210,044 3,331,355 15,586,453 5,811,755 Component 2 24,500,000 23,447,905 6,237,468 17,210,436 11,179,881 5,667,523 16,533,733 (4,990,820) Total 55,000,000 52,638,153 10,698,153 41,940,000 17,389,925 8,998,878 32,120,186 820,935 *Revised allocation based on current exchange rate as of March 2024. **Total disbursement from IDA funds based on Client Connections. This includes all expenses from contract payments, operating cost, trainings, residual funds in designated accounts and others. 17 Annex 3: Detailed Implementation Status of Component 1 1. Taing Krosaing and Stoung subprojects. There are currently no ongoing civil works under this component. The bidding process of civil works is ongoing for Taing Krosaing and Stoung subprojects, with the expected contracts to be signed in May and July 2024, respectively. The Mission also discussed the status of ground water study in Stoung, which will serve as a supplementary source for the Stoung subproject. A separate discussion will be set up to finalize the ground water assessment in mid-April 2024. 2. PPP in Small-Scale Piped Water Supply in Kampong Chhnang. CRISIL was selected as the Transaction Advisory Service provider (MIH-CS-1) for the PPP subproject in Sammeakki Meanchey and Toek Phos. The contracts were signed and kick-off meetings were held on November 20 and in December 2023, respectively. CRISIL conducted a site visit to verify the potential water sources recommended by Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRAM) prior to developing the engineering designs. The field observation has generated concerns regarding sufficiency of the water sources against the 20-year water demand projected for the sub-project. The Mission held several rounds of discussions to assess and shortlist options for resolving the water resource challenge. MISTI noted that preferred arrangements to assure water availability call for close collaboration between MISTI and MoWRAM on several aspects and may be difficult to conclude before the close of the project. Therefore, the development of the water supply schemes are unlikely be financed under WaSSIP, and the procurement package (i.e., MISTI-CW-6) will probably be dropped from the procurement plan. However, MISTI has proposed that the project continue supporting the development of detailed technical studies and financial assessments for a PPP for the sub- project (keeping to identified locations) to ensure readiness for project implementation in the future. In the meantime, MISTI will engage with MoWRAM on water resource related issues. 3. Progress of engineering design of Bour, Phnom Proek and Mondul Kiri phase 2 subprojects (to be financed under the recently approved Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project [WASAC]5). The engineering designs for subprojects in Bour and Phnom Proek was postponed following the Bank’s technical mission in December 2023. During the mission, the need for further water source assessments, including the potential of ground water use, was identified to optimize operating costs. This assessment is expected to be completed by June 2024. The engineering design for the Mondul Kiri phase 2 subproject has not yet started given that the final location of the sub-station has not yet been confirmed. However, the Mission was informed that MISTI is currently working with the MEF’s General Department of Resettlement in confirming the location, and the final decision is expected to be made by May 2024. 4. Implementation of Behaviour Chang Communication (BCC) for Stoung-Taing Krosaing and Mondul Kiri Water Supply Utilities. Lochan&Co was selected as a service provider (MISTI-CS-6) for supporting local capacity for implementation of BCC related to water supply, sanitation and hygiene for the Stoung-Taing Krosaing and Mondul Kiri water utilities, with the contract signed and kick-off meeting held on January 4 and March 6, 2024, respectively. As of March 2024, the firm produced an inception report outlining the proposed activities to MISTI. While the inception report is being finalized and will be submitted for MISTI’s review, the firm is designing the formative research. A field survey will be conducted in late April 2024. 5. Update of the policy on water supply and sanitation (WSS). Progress on the review and updating of the WSS policy has been delayed. While the updating of the policy is expected to be completed by March 2024, more time is required to conduct stakeholder consultations to finalize the updated policy. The updating of the policy should be completed by August 2024. The Mission requested that the PSC be 5 Approved by the Board on November 21, 2023 18 consulted during the process of updating the policy given the policy's inter-ministerial nature. It was agreed that the draft updated policy be discussed in the next PSC meeting planned in April 2024. 6. Utilities of the Future (UoF) support. The UoF ignition week was conducted for the Stoung- Taing Krosaing water utility in November 2023 to help identify areas for utility performance improvement. Since this utility was created in August 2023 after the merging two separate utilities, formerly known as the Stoung utility and Taing Krosaing utility, the Mission proposed that the UoF serve as the baseline to support the utility on the process of merging. The Bank will mobilize additional technical assistance to support the utility roll out the UoF between April and June 2024. 7. Dam safety assessment. The Mission also visited the dam in Mondul Kiri, which will serve as the water source for the Mondul Kiri phase 2 water supply subproject. The dam is currently under construction by MOWRAM and is expected to be completed in September 2024. While some basic information about the dam and construction drawings were presented, additional technical data (geological, hydrological, etc.) was not presented during the mission. As per the Bank’s ESF-ESS4 (Community Health and Safety), a dam safety assessment is required. The Mission advised MISTI to coordinate with MOWRAM to obtain the required data and to undertake an independent dam safety assessment and share it with the Bank. The Bank will review the dam safety assessment report and discuss and agree with the MOWRAM and MISTI on a set of required remedial and safety enhancement measures, if any, with due consideration to potential risks along with the implementation arrangements and schedule prior to the implementation of the subproject. The Bank will support MISTI in preparing the TOR for the dam safety assessment, so that it can be finalized and submitted for the Bank’s NOL by July 2024. 19 Annex 4: Detailed implementation progress under Component 2 1. Household connections under MPWT-CW-1A package. Progress on household connections to the sewer system continues to lag, although a monthly household connection plan and weekly monitoring mechanism were developed. Out of the 2,244 households to be connected under MPWT-CW-1A, only 308 households have been connected (benefitting 1,358 people, 53% women).6 The Mission noted the following challenges to increasing household connections: (i) the lack of authorization from the authorities because of the delays in road surface reinstatement of the completed sections of sewer pipe installation work, (ii) the high wastewater level in the main trunk because of the lack of operational funding for the SR-SWTPU to pump the wastewater, creating an overflow in the pipe, making household connections difficult, (iii) the issues related to contractor cashflow caused by the delay in processing interim payments, and (iv) the delays in processing amendment of work related to the installation of the sewer pipe across the road sections. The CMU-2 is requested to: (i) coordinate with local authorities to get permission for road cutting so that contractor can continue its work, (ii) work with the SR-SWTPU and relevant agencies (considering the option to set up bridging fund by the Government during the transition) to ensure the pump is in operation to reduce the overflow in the sewer pipes, and (iii) accelerate and clear all the pending variation orders/contract amendments with and interim payments to contractors and consultants. 2. The progress of MPWT-CW-3 package. The implementation of this package is delayed by 28.3% compared to its plan. The main reason for the delay is the need to revise the mechanical and electrical design stemming from the increase in catchment areas compared to the original design. All three pumping stations are at various stages of construction: Wat Chork achieved 61%, Sala Kanseng achieved 82%, and Chunlong achieved 76%. The design of the mechanical and electrical parts was completed, and the contract amendment to this package will be processed in April 2024, after which the work can resume. 3. Road crossings. Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) has been technically employed as a solution for installing the sewer pipes at seven road crossings, where open cut is not permitted. Subsequently, a local subcontractor, MT TELEBEST Co., LTD, was identified, yet the contract amendment necessary for work to begin has not been signed. The mission was informed that the contract amendment of this package has not been cleared due to the lengthy process of the Procurement Review Committee (PRC). The CMU-2 is requested to closely work with the PRC to approve the contract amendment, so that the drilling can start. It is expected that the contract amendment will be signed by April 2024. 4. Reinstatement of road surface. The road surface reinstatement along the installed sewer pipeline in Siem Reap City has reached only 12% progress. The delay in road reinstatement of the completed sections affects the overall progress of the sewer pipe installation and household connections under the MPWT-CW-1A package. The contract amendment of this package is to be sent to the Bank for review by early April 2024. The Mission was also pleased to note that MPWT management will arrange a meeting with the Siem Reap provincial governor in April 2024 to address road cutting and reinstatement issues. 5. Discrepancy between payment progress and physical progress and delay in processing interim payments. The Mission noted the substantial discrepancy between the physical progress achieved and the payments made under Component 2. While average physical progress of all works under implementation reached 87.2%, the financial progress was only 46.2%. The Mission suggested that the CMU-2 work closely with the contractors and consulting firm to narrow the discrepancy to improve project disbursement. The Mission also learned that the contractors have faced cashflow problems caused by the 6 As of March 15, 2024. Connections in ETS zone is 254 and WTS zone is 54. 20 delay in the processing of interim payments. The CMU-2 is requested to expedite the review and clearance of interim payments to contractors and consultants. 6. The Mission learned that a number of additional works are expected to be processed by the CMU-2. a. Densification of sewage network: The Mission was informed that additional works are required to densify the sewage network to achieve household connections within the MPWT-CW-1A zone. Estimated at around US$3 million, this additional works may enable an additional 2,000 sewer connections, potentially helping to realize the PDO indicator (People provided with access to improved sanitation services through connection to sewer network in Siem Reap City) within the timeframe. In this regard, the Mission considers it as an exceptional case and agrees to escalate the request. b. Fixing the leakage and blockage of force mains and adding slice gates: The Mission was informed that the optimal benefit of the project can be achieved if leakage and blockage of force mains are fixed, and slice gates are added in interceptor sewers to prevent the overflow from the Town Center Drains to the sewer. The Mission endorsed in principle this additional work and suggested that the MPWT work with the consultant to process the design and the required documentation. The consultant will submit the technical proposal to MPWT for consideration in early April 2024. c. Backflow and odor prevention: The Mission discussed the issue on the prevention of the backflow of wastewater and bad odors to households from the sewer. Some options and solutions were discussed, including the installation of flap valves in the house chamber that connects to the outlet. It was suggested that the CMU-2 discuss and confirm the additional works required, which will be included in the contract amendment to be signed by the end of May 2024. 21 Annex 5: Monitoring and Evaluation Outcome 1: Increased access to piped water supply ►People provided with access to improved water sources through piped household water connections in target areas (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3,230.00 3,419.00 79,000.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 Progress has been made on the piped household water connections (currently from Mondulkiri phase 1). Currently, 3,419 people have accessed to piped water connections, of which 1,636 people are female and 142 are households with children under 2 years old. The identification of poor households data has not yet been collected. The procurement of two civil works packages (for Stoung and Taing Krosaing sub-projects) are expected to be completed and signed by May and July 2024, respectively. The works Comments: are expected to be completed after 2025. The Kampong Chhnang sub-project is still at the pre-design stage and is pending resolution of the water source issues that are being discussed with MOWRAM. The Kampong Chhhnang sub-project is at risk of non-completion by the currently project closing date if the procurement cannot be completed by the next mission (tentatively planned for September 2024). It is likely that the target under this indicator might not be fully met due to the cancellation of some works packages. A revision to this target is expected and will be confirmed during the upcoming mission in September 2024. People provided with access to improved water sources through piped household water connections in target areas - Female (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,541.00 1,636.00 39,500.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 People provided with access to improved water sources through piped household water connections in target areas - Poor (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 28-Jun-2024 ►Households with young children (under 2 years old) provided with access to improved water sources through piped household water connections (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 134.00 142.00 2,000.00 Date 03-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 28-Jun-2024 The indicator measures how the project could reach nutrition-sensitive households. Comments: 22 Outcome 2: Increased access to improved sanitation services ►People provided with access to improved sanitation services through connection to sewer network in Siem Reap City (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 45.00 1,358.00 27,000.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 28-Jun-2024 Good progress has been made on the access to improved sanitation services, with 1,358 people now connected to the sewer system in Siem Reap (of which 720 people are female). The procurement of a civil works package (for wastewater network development in the North and North Central zones in Siem Reap) just started during the March 2024 mission. This Comments: sub-project is at risk of completion by the currently project closing date, if the procurement cannot be completed by the next mission (tentatively planned for September 2024). The progress of these civil works packages will be assessed during the next mission. Their noncompletion would have an implication on the achievement of this PDO. A revision to this target is not expected at this stage, but will be later assessed and confirmed during the upcoming mission in September. People provided with access to improved sanitation services through connection to sewer network in Siem Reap City - Female (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 23.00 720.00 13,500.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 28-Jun-2024 Outcome 3: Strengthened operational performance of service providers ►Existing water supply service providers supported by the Project achieving operational cost recovery (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 70.00 Date 20-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 28-Jun-2024 This target has already been achieved as report in the previous ISR. Comments: ►Level of operational costs of Siem Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit covered by revenue collected from customers (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 42.00 75.00 66.50 75.00 Date 20-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 28-Jun-2024 There was a reduction of revenue collected from customers (due to the decrease in the Comments: connection fees), which impacted the performance of the SRSW-TP for this reporting period. 23 Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Component 1: Provincial Water Supply ►Length of water supply pipeline constructed (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 60.00 60.00 300.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 The number reported is for the network installed in Mondul Kiri, Phase I. It is expected that progress will be picking up following the construction of the water supply sub- Comments: projects that are currently under procurement. ►Daily volume of water production capacity constructed (Cubic Meter(m3), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 It is expected that progress will pick up following the construction of the water supply Comments: sub-projects that are currently under procurement. ►Female staff working in the water supply providers supported by the Project in core roles (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 13.00 21.73 30.91 25.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 This indicator has been met, with over 30% of the water supply providers ’ staff are Comments: female. ►Joint action plans developed for public water supply operators and customers (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1.00 3.00 6.00 Date 03-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 Three joint action plans have been developed, and the remaining are under preparation Comments: for public water supply operators and customers. ►Female participants in development of joint action plans who provide service quality feedback to water supply operators (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 60.00 70.00 50.00 Date 03-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 The project management unit reported that 70% of participants involved in developing Comments: the joint action plans were female. 24 ►Villages provided with piped water supply under the Project covered by nutrition-sensitve behavior change communication campaign for water and sanitation (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date 20-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 The consultant to support the implementation of the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) activity was on boarded in early 2024. Progress will be observed following the finalization and implementation of the SBCC tool (to be supported by the firm). Comments: It was proposed during the mission to revise the indicator name from “Villages provided with piped water supply under the Project……” to “Villages provided with piped water supply managed by the utilities …” ►Mondul Kiri Waterworks and Stoung Waterworks achieve financial readiness to be made autonomous (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 20-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 ►Organizational structure of newly built water supply schemes developed and staffed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 19-Apr-2023 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 Comments: Preparatory works are on-going for the planned, newly built water supply schemes. Component 2: Provincial Sanitation Improvement ►Sewer network constructed in Siem Reap City (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 16.85 20.62 60.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 This progress is coming from the sewer network constructed in the West and East Trunk Comments: Sewer Zones in Siem Reap. It is expected that progress will pick up following the construction of the remaining civil works packages. ►Daily volume of wastewater collected and transported to wastewater treatment plant in Siem Reap City (Cubic Meter(m3), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,000.00 Date 20-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 The three pumping stations and sewer network are under rehabilitation. It is expected Comments: that progress will be observed following the completion of the works. 25 ►Joint action plans developed for the Siem Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit and custo mers (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 Date 01-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 One of the two joint action plans has developed for the Seam Reap Sewerage and Comments: Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit and customers. ►Female participants in joint action plans who provide service quality feedback to the Siem Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 47.00 59.00 50.00 Date 03-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 The project management unit reported that 59% of the participants involved in the Comments: development of Joint Action Plan were female. ►A tariff framework for wastewater services developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 20-Sep-2018 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 This indicator is aligned with the development of the tariff setting regulation for sanitation, which is currently underway. The tariff calculation tool and tariff framework Comments: have been developed under CS-5. A high-level discussion has been organized between MPWT and MISTI to discuss the next steps. ►A water supply and sanitation policy updated (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 19-Apr-2023 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 The policy is currently under revision. Comments: ►Long-term strategy for the Siem Reap Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit developed and approved (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 19-Apr-2023 30-Jun-2023 29-Feb-2024 31-Dec-2025 Comments: The strategy is currently under revision. 26