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Only one earth: living sustainably in harmony with nature

While the picture seems grim, we must highlight positive signals and trends that, if sustained and strengthened over time, would offer Cambodia the opportunity to change the narrative for a more sustainable future for the entire society.

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Report Launching and Dissemination: The Impact Evaluation of the Cash Transfer Programme for the Poor and Vulnerable Households During COVID-19

UNDP, in collaboration with the Government of Australia, our sister UN agencies, GIZ, The World Bank and other development partners, is continuing to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in its efforts to advance social protection.

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Cambodia’s COVID-19 Cash Transfers Show Significant Benefits, says a New Report

A report on the socioeconomic impacts of Cambodia’s COVID-19 cash transfer programme was launched today in Phnom Penh to an audience of national and local government officials, development partners, and civil society organizations.

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Socioeconomic Impacts of the COVID-19 Cash Transfer Programme in Cambodia: Micro and Macro-Level Evaluations

Through the introduction of the COVID-19 Cash Transfer Programme for Poor and Vulnerable Households, a seven-month longitudinal study found significant positive impacts across human development dimensions and socioeconomic indicators.

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Research and Publications
Policy Brief: Socioeconomic Impacts of the COVID-19 Cash Transfer Programme for the Poor and Vulnerable Households in Cambodia

Cambodia introduced its first national cash transfer programme for the poor and vulnerable households during COVID-19 on June 24, 2020 in a landmark move to support the poor and vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme has been an unparalleled achievement and the understanding of its impact is critical to inform the country’s investment in social protection.

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Research and Publications
How Industry 4.0 can boost Cambodia’s economy after COVID-19: Opportunities for industrial upgrading and equitable development

This report, examines the challenges and opportunities of the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in established manufacturing sectors, such as garment, textiles, footwear and agro-processing; and emerging industries, such as bicycles, electronics and automotive.

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Plastic Is Now Part of Us

The plastic crisis calls for sustained and collective efforts to do things differently for eventually creating a zero-waste circular economy.

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Research & Publications
Circular Economy (CE) Strategy and Action Plan

This Circular Economy (CE) Strategy and Action Plan outlines the key vision, mission, strategies, and roadmap for Cambodia to transition towards a circular economy.

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Reaching Cambodia’s last mile with inclusive and sustainable energy access

Cambodia knows well the value of energy access and has made significant progress over the past two decades that the World Bank called it one of “the fastest electrifying countries in the world.”

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Financing forest-sector climate solutions through carbon markets: The case of Cambodia

Reducing historical emissions from deforestation by 50% by 2030 is central to the mitigation targets set by Cambodia, representing almost 60% of its NDCs overall target. By 2050, Cambodia expects the forest sector to become a significant carbon sink.

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Supporting Young Entrepreneurs Guidebook - Incubator & Accelerator Programmes

The guidebook contains a depth of information regarding various entrepreneurship programmes offered in Cambodia as of 2021 and learnings from these stakeholders.

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UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP in Cambodia works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, multilateral aid agencies, bilateral donors and private firms. The overarching aim of UNDP is to support the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Cambodia Country Programme Document 2019 - 2023

Under the new Country Programme (2019-2023), UNDP Cambodia will further focus on an issue-based approach—such as environmental protection, climate change related, prosperity, resilience, good governance and economic policies.

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Investing in Energy Efficiency – Stimulating Green Economic Growth in Cambodia as a COVID-19 Response

Energy efficiency is the first means of fueling a sustainable global energy system and a cost-effective mitigation action with a negative marginal abatement cost ...

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16

Millions

Population (2019)

17.8

%

Poverty rate (2019)

1,643

USD

GDP per capita (2019)

0.581

HDI

Human Dev. Index (2019)

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