TD researchers monitored and followed up the project activities implementation under the project on Integrated Coastal Resources Management in Sihanoukville (ICRM-SV) in Cambodia.

The ICRM-SV was implemented by TD in collaboration with the Fisheries Administration of Cambodia since 2004. The project aimed to develop the capacity of the local human resources by empowering them to be able to manage and sustain coastal resources and vigorous community development; develop systematic voluntary participation of the local people in managing the local body; and proactively strengthen community development and resource management by promoting people’s participation in creating job opportunities and in establishing local businesses to increase local people’s access to income source for poverty alleviation and development of the community’s economies.

From 17 to 20 February 2008, TD followed-up the progress of the project activities such as the establishment of the mushroom producers association, implementation of the crab bank scheme, and establishment of fish refugia for blood cockle. It was observed that these on-going activities have successfully contributed to the increasing income of the local people. The 4th Project Steering Committee meeting was also organized to discuss a number of strategic issues related to the project management. The Meeting was attended by representatives from various agencies and institutions concerned with the project management.