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The Ministry of Tourism and UNDP Partner to Promote Sustainable River Tourism and Plastic Waste Reduction

Phnom Penh, 01st April 2026 – The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, today launched the River…

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Joint Press Release: NBC and UNDP Launch Policy Brief on Dollarization and Wage Payments in Key Export Sectors

Phnom Penh, 20 March 2026 – On the occasion of the 46th Anniversary of the Reintroduction of the Khmer Riel, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the United…

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Stories
Cambodia’s Forests: A Living Lifeline for People, Nature and the Economy

Across Cambodia, forests are more than landscapes of trees and wildlife; they are lifelines supporting livelihoods, protecting biodiversity, conserving soils and…

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Publications
Dollarization and Its Effects in the Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods and Bag Sector in Cambodia

This study examines the dollarization issue in Cambodia, focusing on the garment, footwear, and travel goods and bag sector of the country. Particularly, we…

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Stories
When the Water Rises

Flooding is a yearly reality along Cambodia’s Mekong River. In Kratie Province, rising water interrupts work, damages homes, and forces families to prepare…

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A Safer Harvest, New Economic Opportunities

Through the Clearing for Results Phase IV project, funded by the Governments of Australia, the Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, New Zealand, and UNDP, together…

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Joint Press Release: Farmers in Pursat Champion Climate-Smart Agriculture with Czech Expertise

Pursat, 18 February 2026 – Participants gathered at the Provincial Department of Health in Pursat for the V-BIOCHAR handover and project closing. Implemented by…

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Art Competition: Climate Action & Me

Congratulations to the three winners of UNDP Art Competition on “Climate Action & Me.” We also celebrate the artists whose works are now displayed at the UNDP…

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Joint Press Release: Cambodia unveils a strategic roadmap to tackle plastic pollution

Phnom Penh, 20 January 2026 – Today marks the launch of the Plastic Action Roadmap in Cambodia titled: “Journey Towards a Circular Plastic Economy”.

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Publications
Social Behavioural Research on Women in the Informal Economy in Cambodia

This research looks closely at why most women in Cambodia work in the informal economy. It finds that their job choices are influenced not just by their skills…

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UNDP Regional Director Reaffirms Partnership with Cambodia to Advance Inclusive and Green Development

Phnom Penh, 10 December 2025: The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, concluded…

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Press Release: Cambodia Launches the Graduation-Based Social Protection Programme in Kampong Chhnang and Preah Vihear Provinces

Phnom Penh, 8 December 2025 – The Royal Government of Cambodia on 8 December launched the Graduation-Based Social Protection Programme (GBSP), a national led…

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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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Retaining Women in Cambodia’s Workforce After LDC Graduation

At a time when countries are racing to close the gap between climate ambition and fiscal reality, Cambodia’s commitment to conserve and expand its forest cover demonstrates how rapidly a developing country can translate climate pledges into measurable, revenue-generating results that deliver for...

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A Catalogue of Circular Solutions

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been supporting the country on the pathway towards achieving the vision of the Circular Strategy on Environment for 2023-2028 for a ‘clean, green, and sustainable’ Cambodia...

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Conducting a Complex Concerto: Lessons from Cambodia’s NDC 3.0 Development

UNDP will be there to support Cambodia on this journey, starting with the enhanced transparency effort through the NDC tracking system update, developing a financing strategy for the NDC and empowering communities and young people as stewards of the country’s climate future along the way...

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Empowering the Frontliners: Building a Resilient Cambodia in the Face of Climate Change

Cambodia is among the countries most exposed to the growing impacts of climate change. Floods, droughts, and storms are becoming more frequent and intense, disrupting lives and livelihoods.

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Publications

Country Programme Document for Cambodia (2024-2028)

The country programme is aligned with key national priorities and policies, particularly Vision 2050, Pentagonal Strategy Phase 1, 2024-2028, and the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). In designing the programme, the country office undertook a series of analytical exercises including futures analysis and strategic foresight in consultations with government counterparts, civil society, the private sector, United Nations organizations, youth representatives, and international development partners.

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16

Millions

Population (2019)

17.8

%

Poverty rate (2019)

2,345

USD

GDP per capita (2022)

0.600

HDI

Human Dev. Index (2022)

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