Development Economics and Trade

TAF

Study on Tourism MSME and ‘New Normal’ Economic Revival: The Role of Digital Technologies

Digital technologies have evolved at breakneck speed and spread, changing not only the digital ecosystem but also the way economy, trade and business are functioning. Massive digital transformation and its associated broad benefits for development have prompted most countries to embrace digital technology and incorporate it into their economic development...

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Governance and Inclusive Society

NUS

The Financialization of Agrarian Landscapes in Cambodia

Financial markets have recently transformed agrarian landscapes throughout Southeast Asia. Smallholder farmers have gained access to formal financial technologies—such as microcredit, insurance, and mobile banking—to capitalize agricultural production and manage their risks. Proponents of finance argue that these new markets will promote economic growth and improve rural people’s livelihoods. In...

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Agriculture and Rural Development

ITfC

Digital Economic Integration of MSMEs in the Global South

IT for Change, Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and country partners are preparing a project on “Digital Economic Integration of MSMEs in the Global South”, focusing on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, MSMEs of low-income populations have faced abrupt economic downturn in which the...

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Governance and Inclusive Society

ODI

Covid-19 in ASEAN with Special Reference to Cambodia

Cambodia has so far had limited direct experience of the pandemic, however, indirect effects have been several – disruption of migration, investment, tourism, garments and regional agricultural and other exports. In 2021 there have also been some movement restrictions. This situation makes Cambodia a natural experiment in the how the...

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Educational Research and Innovation

IfM

Development of the ASEAN Plan of Action in Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026-2035

The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) works to leverage Science & Technology to address common problems faced in the ASEAN region and to raise the level of scientific and technological advancement in ASEAN Member States (AMS). The work of the Committee is guided by the ASEAN Plan...

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Educational Research and Innovation

ODI

Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion in Asia and the Pacific

Access to formal financial services and technology across low-, middle- and high-income countries is far from universal. East Asia and the Pacific and South Asia together account for over 800 million unbanked people, and the region is home to over 50% of the unbanked and digitally under-served globally. Digital financial...

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Agriculture and Rural Development

CGIAR WorldFish

Asian Mega-Deltas: From Risk to Resilience

To address urgent concerns on climate change, the CGIAR, together with its centres and development partners, is officially launching the Securing the Food Systems of Asian Mega-Deltas for Climate and Livelihood Resilience (AMD). The initiative aims to create resilient, inclusive, and productive deltas by removing systemic barriers to the scaling...

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Agriculture and Rural Development

KE

Potential Business in Cambodia

Small-and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are regarded as backbone of Cambodia’s economic growth (IFC 2010; Shariff et al. 2010). The number of formally registered SMEs is about 43,258 establishments, based on 2021 annual report by Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI 2022), and the enterprises absorb around 435,849 employment....

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Natural Resources and Environment

ERIA

Survey on LPG Consumption Situation in Cambodia

In Cambodia, the source of fuel for households from liquefied petroleum gas (LGP) accounts for 56 per cent of urban settlements and 11 percent of rural residents, and it ranks second after firewood and charcoal. The source of electricity used by households countrywide is quite small at only about 3...

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Natural Resources and Environment

Co-adaptive forest management through forest smart technology and communal social capital

This two-year project builds upon previous PRCI initiatives in Southeast Asia, addressing the urgent need for advanced economic policy analysis skills in the Mekong subregion’s agri-food system, which includes Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The project aims to bridge the expertise gap identified by regional partners and boost research capacity...

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Development Economics and Trade

Strengthening Cambodia’s Post-Pandemic Recovery and Competitiveness Pathways

Over the last 20 years, the Kingdom of Cambodia has made remarkable progress in creating an enabling environment for business and investment, making the country favourable for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the region and creating commercial and export opportunities for local businesses. With this favourable business environment, Cambodia achieved...

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Governance and Inclusive Society

National Ownership and Local Participation

This two-year project builds upon previous PRCI initiatives in Southeast Asia, addressing the urgent need for advanced economic policy analysis skills in the Mekong subregion’s agri-food system, which includes Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The project aims to bridge the expertise gap identified by regional partners and boost research capacity...

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