Cambodia Community-Based Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Project (CBFMP) PROJECT OVERVIEW Background Many Cambodian communities have proven to be extremely vulnerable to the effects of recurrent flooding, particularly in the eastern parts of the country that border the Mekong River and the northwestern areas around Tonle Sap.  The goal of the Cambodian Community Based Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Project  is to reduce the vulnerability of communities to floods by using an integrated, community-based disaster preparedness and mitigation process at the village level.  The process will address the susceptibility of the population as well as the susceptibility of critical facilities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and shelter.  The project will target several communities within three highly flood-prone provinces that border the Mekong River. Objectives The Cambodian Community Based Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Project has been implemented with the following specific objectives:   To develop a range of practical, low-cost, community-based preparedness and mitigation strategies using an integrated community-based approach to identify flood related development needs. Establish a sustainable institutional framework for identifying and implementing those strategies during and after the demonstration project. Identify sustainable sources of funds (international, national and community resources) that support community-based preparedness and mitigation and can be applied at the village level in flood-prone communities. Project Profile Project Title: Cambodia Community-Based Flood Mitigation Project Location: Provinces of Kompong Cham, Prey Veng, and Kandal Hazard Type: Community-Based Flood Mitigation Project Management: Pact/Cambodia Project Manager: Steven Sharp, Pact, Cambodia Date of Commencement: September 1, 1998