Because of the major role of aid in Cambodia, aid coordination is essential for both policy consistency and efficiency of operations. These major aid agencies recently agreed to meet with the Government on a quarterly in-country basis to assess progress on the pledged reform agenda. Aid agency working groups were also formed in key areas of reform. Appendix 3, Table A3.4 provides details of the currently programmed investment projects, funding agencies, and planned disbursements for 2000-2002, revealing the greater number of aid agencies involved in education and especially health. Appendix 3, Table A3.5, provides a sector matrix of aid agency operations.
Activities are primarily in the Plains region.
Activities are primarily in Pursat, Battambang, and Siem Reap. UN agencies are primarily involved in rural development and humanitarian activities. Other UNDP activities include support for macroeconomic management and governance, social sector development, and natural resource management. AusAID is a principal supporter of the national mine clearance program and also supports activities in education, governance, and humanitarian relief. Sweden plans 1999-2001 activities that are closely coordinated with UN activities in rural infrastructure, primary education, and mine clearance.