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Validation Workshop for Cambodia's Vulnerability Profile

In 2021, Cambodia fulfilled for the first time all of the three basic criteria necessary for graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) status. These wer...

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Inter-ministerial High-Level Meeting of the 2023 Voluntary National Review

The Voluntary National Review, subject of our meeting today, is a process where countries assess and share their national progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda...

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Technical Working Group on Mine Action

It is my great pleasure to join today’s Technical Working Group on Mine Action (TWG MA) on behalf of UNDP Cambodia in the role of Development Partner Lead Facilit...

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Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE | The 3rd National Plastic Forum: “Combatting Plastic Pollution in Cambodia”

Today, the Ministry of Environment (MoE), the Embassy of Japan, GIZ implemented 3RproMar Project and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised the...

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Closure and handover Ceremony of the “SSCAF COVID-19 Regional Project: Learning from China’s Experience to Improve the Ability of Response to COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific Region - Medical Waste Management”

I am delighted to participate today at the closing and handover ceremony of the COVID-19 Regional Project: Learning from China’s Experience to Improve the Ability...

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REMARKS | 3rd National Forum: Combatting Plastic Pollution in Cambodia

I am delighted to participate with you in the 3rd National Forum: Combatting Plastic Pollution in Cambodia. First, I would like to congratulate the organizers, th...

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How solar-powered water pumps are boosting productivity and resilience for Cambodia’s farmers

Faced with the new realities of drought intensity and increasing water shortages, vulnerable smallholder farmers are experiencing both lower agricultural producti...

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MSME Digitalization and E-commerce Acceleration: Insights from Skills and Entrepreneurship Building for E-commerce (SME-eBiZNest)

We are here today to celebrate this progress, share the learnings, and insights from the journey of the MSMEs, hoping that digital transformation and e-commerce a...

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Orientation Workshop for the Preparation of the National Sustainable Development Plan 2024-2028

The NSPD 2024-2028 will also support recovery from concurrent shocks associated with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the triple planetary crisis of climate chan...

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National Launch Event of Cambodia’s National Cooling Action Plan and Inception Meeting for the Passive Cooling Strategies for Sustainable Development in Cambodia Project

Today’s launch of Cambodia’s National Cooling Action Plan, or NCAP [pronounced EN-Cap], is a significant stride forward, providing a comprehensive framework for o...

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Digital incubation brings opportunities to women-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Cambodia

Despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the resumption of physical markets, digital transformation will continue to play an increasingly important role in...

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A decade of high ambition for healthy forests

Cambodia is home to some of the most diverse forests and one of the largest regions in South-East Asia, such as Cardamon Mountain. These forests provide a home fo...

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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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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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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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Op-Ed
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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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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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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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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