Cambodia Advances Water Sector Reforms with World Bank Support for Regulatory Overhaul
Cambodia is pushing forward with water sector reforms, including plans for an independent regulator, as the government aims to attract investment and improve access to safe water. The World Bank has pledged support for these initiatives.
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