Policy papers

Cambodia performs better on global commitment to reduce inequality, despite COVID-19

For months on end, governments worldwide have shown their commitment in tackling the rippling effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Their commitment has been demonstrated by the allocation of additional resources to assist sectors and vulnerable groups heavily affected by the outbreak, and the review...

The impact of Covid-19 on Cambodia’s most vulnerable populations- ផលប៉ះពាល់នៃកូវីត១៩លេីប្រជាជនងាយរងគ្រោះនៅកម្ពុជា

Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted major socio-economic challenges that will deeply impact the country in the coming years. Severe health risks, economic and livelihood losses, business decline, lack of income, unemployment, debt and food insecurity are having a dramatic effect on the wellbeing of...

Promoting Economic Empowerment for Women in Marginalized Conditions

Cambodia has enjoyed enormous economic growth in the past decades which yielded the impacts on women’s livelihood. Between 2000 and 2018, female labors make up about 48% of total labor forces and about 80% of total female population in Cambodia. 30% of female labor force are employed in the...

Report: Needs and Challenges of Older People

SUMMARY The study aims at understanding the needs and challenges of the older people regarding their health issues and health care, economic opportunities, family dependence, social protection, and community engagement. Findings will help educate the public about the current needs and what supports...

Foreign Direct Investment in Agriculture

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been a major source of development funding for Cambodia. The Royal Government has successfully created an open investment environment which has resulted in substantial increases in FDI. If conducted and regulated responsibly, FDI is widely recognised as a source...