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Major steps being taken to end the ‘book famine’

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with a theme of “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fue...

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Reflection Workshop on the Implementation of the National Disability Strategic Plan 2019-2023

Today’s workshop highlights the impressive efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia, primarily through the coordination of the Disability Action Council, to me...

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9th NBC Annual Macroeconomic Conference: “Towards a Post-COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience”

I am very glad to be back and to have the opportunity to participate again in the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)’s Annual Macroeconomic Conference - a platform f...

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Launch of the Policy Brief “Economic and Social Impact Assessment of COVID-19 and War in Ukraine on Cambodia”

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the launch of the Policy Brief on “Economic and Social Impact Assessment of COVID-19 and War in Ukraine on Cambodia.”  It is t...

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UNDP Launches 2022 Economic and Social Impact Assessment of COVID-19 and War in Ukraine on Cambodia

A policy brief on the 2022 Economic and Social Impact Assessment of COVID-19 and War in Ukraine on Cambodia was launched today by the UN Development Programme (UN...

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National Conference Commemorating 30 Years of Mine Action in Cambodia: “Providing Safe Ground, Creating Smiles”

It is my great pleasure to be here today at the commemoration of 30 Years​ of Mine Action in Cambodia. Cambodia is the cradle of mine action; it is where the term...

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Energy efficiency, a unique accelerator in the bid for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth and the achievement of national climate commitments

As we all strive to recover from the twin impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia invasion of Ukraine, charting a new growth path that is more resilient to sh...

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UKABC Women’s Economic Empowerment Lunch

Women in the ASEAN region account for 61.3 million entrepreneurs who own and operate businesses. However, despite this significant number, the UNDP FairBiz report...

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Training on Application of Supply-Use Tables, Input-Output Tables and Social Accounting Matrix

This training is part of the ongoing collaboration between UNDP and MOP, namely NIS, for improving Cambodia’s System of National Accounts. This entails upgrading ...

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Launch of the Clean Energy Week 2022: “Securing our Economic Future”

Since its inception in 2018, the Clean Energy Week has been a well awaited annual event that brings together clean energy champions, advocates and supporters from...

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Executive Training on Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Vulnerability Mapping in Cambodia

Thanked to the growing arrival of inexpensive, accessible cloud computing platforms and free, publicly available datasets, the web-based Cambodian Vulnerability M...

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Launch of the New IDPoor Procedures and Expansion to At-Risk Households

The pandemic has changed our lives, our livelihoods, and the way our societies are governed. It has reversed development gains globally and spurred the need – but...

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What we do

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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Publication
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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Articles and Op-Eds
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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Publications

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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