Open Development Cambodia (ODC)

Foreign investment in Cambodia

Foreign investment in Cambodia profile page combines open data, data journalism, and research. It emerges as the first-ever local data online platform providing compiled, accessible and user-friendly information to the public on foreign investment trends in Cambodia. It consists of a one-stop-shop page providing a complete and compelling picture of the investment trend, policy, regulation, evolution, and national and regional developments.

Social accountability

Access to information and open budgets play a crucial role in promoting good governance and social accountability in Cambodia. Social accountability profile page was designed to provide information on budget at the sub-national level, sub-national administrative, education, and healthcare services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Cambodia

Based on the available data and information released by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, ODC has recently been collecting and has published a new dataset, interactive map layer and profile page of the “COVID-19” cases found in Cambodia. This new COVID-19 dashboard and dataset gives the demographic information of the cases found and as well as the status of treatment. The ODC team will continually update the dataset in accordance with the cases reported by the government.

Map explorer

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Economic Land Concessions

Explore Open Development Cambodia’s revised and updated database of Economic Land Concession profiles and maps.

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Agriculture and fishing

Cambodia’s economy continues to be dominated by agriculture, with exports contributing US$758.4 million in 2014.¹ More than 70 percent of Cambodians depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.² Fishing and fisheries make up another cornerstone of Cambodia’s rural economy, providing an estimated 80 percent of animal protein in the typical Cambodian diet.³

Photo ILO/ Khem Sovannara | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Environment and natural resources

Cambodia’s environment provides natural resources including forests, waterways, plants and wildlife. Natural resources also include minerals, energy and extractives. The environment is varied, covering at least seven distinct landscapes across the country.

Forest cover study (1973-2014)

ODC first published its report in 2013. Following feedback and discussions with other experts and agencies, including Cambodia’s Forestry Administration, a revised version of the maps was created in 2014 and published in early 2015.

Land

Land is fundamental to the livelihoods of many Cambodians. Around 80 percent of people live in rural areas and around 73 percent depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.¹ In urban areas, many are dependent on plots of land close to livelihoods, services and social support networks.

Photo by Sai Kwong | CC BY-NC 2.0

Energy

Energy is about more than just electricity. It includes all means used to provide energy for industrial and domestic purposes, from firewood for cooking to national electricity production. This section focuses on production, distribution and use of power. Activities involving the exploration, extraction and refining of oil and gas are described in the extractive industries section.

Photo Miran Rijavec | CC BY-SA 2.0

Digital payments rapidly gaining ground in Cambodia

1 July 2022

In its Consumer Payment Attitudes 2021 study, Visa highlights a rapidly changing payment landscape in Cambodia, with cash losing ground to digital alternatives, said Visa in a news release issued on June 29. ...

Binance to assist Cambodia in developing digital asset regulations

1 July 2022

Crypto exchange Binance has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), according to a June 30 announcement. ...

World Bank finds Cambodia’s increase in financial inclusion among fastest in region

1 July 2022

The World Bank says Cambodia has one of the fastest increases in financial inclusion among developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific. ...

CDC approves new garment factory project in Kampong Speu

1 July 2022

A $3.5 million garment factory will be built in Bosstaney Village, Kaheng Commune, Samrong Thong District, Kampong Speu, creating some 700 jobs for local people. ...

Naval base project not aimed at any nation, ministry says

1 July 2022

The Ream Naval Base’s upgrade project in Cambodia, which is aided by China, is legitimate and doesn’t target any third party, said a spokesman for the Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday. ...

Soy leaders travel to Cambodia for product promotion

1 July 2022

Leaders from the United Soybean Board (USB), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) traveled to Cambodia to talk about aquaculture. ...

PM receives former Japanese Ambassador

1 July 2022

Prime Minister Hun Sen received at the Peace Palace Ogawa Gotaro, former Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia between 2000 and 2003. ...

WHO to continue working with Cambodia on COVID-19 and other diseases

1 July 2022

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is determined to continue working closely with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in combating the Covid-19 pandemic and other diseases such as malaria, hepatitis, hypertension, and so on. ...

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Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology policy and administration"

9 June 2022

Open Development Cambodia updates dataset on a profile page on “Fisheries resource management information"

31 May 2022

Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Higher education”

24 May 2022

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Training Workshop on the Fundamental QGIS

On 01 August 2022, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) issued an announcement on the Training Workshop on the Fundamental QGIS.Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is delighted to announce the training workshop on the Fundamental QGIS that held on 1st-2nd August 2022. This training workshop aims to ...

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Announcement on the date of the 7th National Assembly Election 2023

On 30 June 2022, The National Election Committee has posted an announcement on the date of the 7th National Assembly Election 2023 on its official media site. According to the announcement, the selected date for the 7th National Assembly Election is Sunday 23rd of July 2023. ...

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Expedition of procedure of money laundering cases

On 29 June 2022, the Ministry of Justice issued a press release on expedition of procedure of money laundering cases on 28 June 2022. This meeting aimed at disseminating and expediting the implementation in accordance with the spirit of the Letter No. 0768 KY.RB/22 dated ...

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