Regional Economic Integration for Sustainable Development in Cambodia
Keyword: Regional economic integration, sustainable development, ASEAN/AFTA, policy coordination, poverty eradication
Abstract/Summary
This working paper discusses the implication of regional
economic integration for Cambodia’s sustainable development. The ultimate goal
of economic integration is reconstruction and development in Cambodia, but the
links between ASEAN/AFTA and Cambodia’s longterm sustainable development have
been paid relatively little attention. What is the nature of regional economic
integration? How, and to what extent, will joining AFTA affect Cambodia’s
sustainable development? What are challenges of translating the benefits of
regional economic integration effectively and efficiently into sustainable
development? What are policy options to meet the challenges of regional
economic integration?
These are the questions that this working paper seeks to answer. Discussions are centred around growth with equity and poverty eradication, human resource development, agriculture and rural development, service and industrial sector development, and the environment. The main contention of this working paper is that the establishment of policy coherence and coordination within the Cambodian government is the critical factor for the success or failure of regional integration in Cambodia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64202/wp.05.199809
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