Under the agreement, Ecologica will be responsible for providing local management, logistical expertise and administrative support for a range of core functions including staffing, administration, contract management, procurement, and government relations.
According to Stevia Nutra, Ecologica's extensive experience in developing and operating agro-forestry plantations and projects makes it an ideal local partner for the company.
In addition, Ecologica's chief operating officer David Foo has joined Stevia Nutra as VP operations - Southeast Asia.
Stevia Nutra president Brian Dicks said that given Ecologica's extensive agro-forestry experience, their senior management understands the challenges agro-developers face when embarking on a new cultivation operation in Cambodia.
"As our local partner, they will provide valuable support to ensure effective and efficient deployment of the Company's financial and human resources as the project advances," Dicks added.
Ecologica's broad network is also expected to provide the company with the opportunity to forge relationships with its sister companies for import-export requirements, infrastructure project development and management and local transportation services.
