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About us

UNDP has been in Cambodia for more than 50 years now, operating from 1958 to 1975, resuming in a limited capacity in 1980 contributing to emergency relief operations, and formally establishing its offices in Phnom Penh in 1994 with the signature of the Standard Basic Assistance Agreement (SBAA).

Our team

Get to know UNDP in Cambodia's management team.

Funding and delivery

We manage financial resources from various sources in support of its development efforts in Cambodia. These resources include UNDP Core funding, Official development assistance (ODA), bilateral and multilateral donors, and global trust funds (such as the Global Environment Facility).

Legal framework

Accountability is the obligation to demonstrate that work has been conducted in accordance with agreed rules and standards and report fairly and accurately on performance results vis-à-vis mandated roles and/or plans.

Partners

Partnerships are at the centre of all aspects of our work. Our partners include host governments, donors, the United Nations system, international financial institutions, bilateral agencies, municipalities, the private sector, foundations, civil society and the media.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

News centre

Our News centre is a one-stop shop for multimedia press coverage and in-depth information on development-related issues. We provide news announcements, press releases and statements by UNDP leadership.

Publications

UNDP publications showcase the organization’s thought leadership and expertise and play a key role in fulfilling our mandate to support the realisation of the SDGs and encourage global development.

Blogs

UNDP's sustainable development blog is written by experts working in over 170 countries and territories.

Stories

Our stories are visual and current snapshots of our work from around the world, showing how countries and communities are tackling development issues and moving the SDGs from paper to practice.

Projects

#NextGenUNDP is designed to achieve integrated results at speed and at scale during both quiet and turbulent times.

Careers

Explore all the job opportunities at UNDP in Cambodia.

Procurement

UNDP Cambodia procures goods and services for implementation of projects and activities under its Country Programme Action Plan, as well as maintenance and functioning of its office.

Contact Us

You can contact our team with general questions about UNDP Cambodia or about more specific topics by selecting a topic below.

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Digital unlocks markets and business expansion

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Indigenous Community Leading the Fight Against Climate Change

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Prosthetic Limbs Bring New Hope to Life

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Open Up the World for Deaf People in Cambodia

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Unlocking the Potential of Marginalized Youth for Inclusive Development

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One Woman’s Mission to Change the Lives of Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia

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A story of survival and hope from Preah Vihear

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Raising chickens brings hope and a new home to Kem Touch

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A woman-headed household found hope in the IDPoor programme

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The New Gold Rush: Bioprospecting

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Lifeline for Vulnerable Cambodians as Poverty Doubles During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Living in Rural Cambodia during COVID-19: Examples from Farming Communities

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Building an organic farming future: Mrs. Moth and Mr. Kim’s story

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Protecting the forest lifeline in Kampong Speu province: Hun Sao’s story

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The first drop of water in Tangbampong village: Chhay Nang’s story