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 is extending till 2012 and upscaled to 12 provinces. 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 Directorate General International Cooperation (DGIS) of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides financial assistance in the framework of the Asia Biogas

The programme has activities in the fields of promotion and marketing, construction, repair and maintenance, quality management, research and development, training and workshop, bio-slurry extension, institutional support, monitoring and evaluation.

Promotion and marketing is a task undertaken by promoters mason teams as well as NGO and Provincial Programme Offices to create awareness on the advantages of biodigester technology. The NBP office undertakes supporting activities like the development and production of posters, brochures, leaflets, DVDs and the broadcasting of messages in national media...

We are presently working in 12 provinces, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kampot, Prey Veng, Siem Reap, Pursat Battambang, and Kampong Thom. Among these, there are 8 provinces are implementing by Provincial Department of agriculture at provincial level while the remaining 4, Kandal, Kampot, Prey Veng and Kampong Thom are implementing by CEDAC.The target provinces are shown in the...