Recognizing the agricultural and water sectors as top priorities for poverty reduction and food security, the Cambodian government aimed to improve its understanding of irrigated agriculture. The estimated irrigated area varied greatly, and the classification and potential for improvement remained unclear, necessitating precise data for water resource allocation and irrigation planning. To address this, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology of Cambodia (MOWRAM), with international assistance, developed the Cambodia Irrigation Planning Information System (CISIS), a system containing rich data and a maintenance module for related plans and projects. This project focused on developing a nationwide irrigation and water resources management infrastructure information system, building related infrastructure, and creating an irrigation asset management system, managed by MOWRAM and accessible to all stakeholders. Read more...
