National Biodigester Programme

National Biodigester Programme (NBP) is a joint programme between the Cambodia Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV). This pilot phase runs from 2005 till December 2009 and the programme will be extended till 2012 and upscaled 12 provinces. The programme aims at the dissemination of domestic biodigesters as an indigenous, sustainable energy source through the development of a commercial, market oriented, biodigester sector in selected provinces of Cambodia. MAFF has nominated the Department of Animal Health and Production (DAHP) as the advisory and coordinating agency for the programme, the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) provides technical assistance to the programme while the ...

The programme has activities in the fields of promotion and marketing, construction, repair and maintenance, quality control, R&D, training, extension, monitoring and evaluation.

Promotion and marketing is a task undertaken by individual contractors and mason teams as well as NGO and Provincial Programme Offices. The NBP office undertakes supporting activities like the development and production of posters, brochures, DVDs and the broadcasting of messages in national media.

Construction, annual maintenance and repair are done by individual masons. These masons are only been allowed to operate after the successful completion of a technical training...

We are presently (2009) working in eight provinces, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kampot and Prey Veng. Kampot, Kandal and Prey Veng Provincial Biodigester Programme are implemented by CEDAC. The programme is likely to be upscaled from 2010 onwards to Kampong Thom, Siem Reap Battambang and Pursat. The target provinces are shown in the coverage map link.