Ex Post Evaluation of the Rural Roads Improvement Project II, Cambodia (CKH1152)

Objectives of the evaluation:
1. Rural Road Improvements across parts of ten provinces
2. Strengthened capacities for rural roads asset management.
3. Rural road safety and community awareness program (on HIV/AID and human trafficking)
4. Efficient project management
5. Enhanced Mekong River Island Connectivity

Conclusions:
The Rural Roads Improvement Project II (RRIP-II) was the second of three RRIP projects undertaken in Cambodia between 2010 and 2025. RRIP II (2014-2023) was designed as an ambitious multisectoral project with five primary outputs, centred around upgrading and climate proofing 1,200km of rural roads infrastructure across 10 provinces including five islands on the Mekong River in Cambodia. RRIP II Project implementation ended in December 2022 and was financially closed in 2023. The project rehabilitated and paved 1,286km of rural roads, across ~120 sections, (~1,180km were sealed with double bituminous surfaced treatment (DBST), and ~106km were concrete roads). 88% of the US$192.49 (~€168.9 million) provided for the project from multiple sources1 was invested in rural road improvements. These improvements have contributed to improved livelihoods for at least 1.5 million people living in 155 communes traversed by the improved climate resilient roads.