Background
On February 11, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and SME Bank entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in expanding access to finance for water supply operators in Cambodia.
Scope of Application
The MoU targets operators providing potable water services in Cambodia, aiming to improve their capacity to receive financing support.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The cooperation agreement was signed by H.E. Tan Sokchea, Director General of the General Department of Potable Water Supply, and Mr. Chea Sophak, CEO of SME Bank, under the presidency of H.E. Oum Sotha, Secretary of State of MISTI.
The MoU establishes a formal framework to enhance financial offerings and facilitate funding access for eligible water supply service providers.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This agreement is expected to enable water supply operators to access increased financial resources through SME Bank, potentially improving sector development and service delivery. It provides a structured mechanism for financing targeted at a strategic public utility service.
Official Source
Details are published by MISTI: https://www.misti.gov.kh/pressroom/news-and-events/rHfJxE7UeJwi
