Open Development Cambodia (ODC)

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.

Data literacy training

Open Development Cambodia (ODC), with financial assistance from USAID’s Cambodian Civil Society Strengthening project, is delighted to announce a series of Training on data literacy that consists of THREE training modules and a final workshop.

Map explorer

Combine and explore over 70 geospatial data layers to gain multifaceted insight into Cambodia’s development trends.

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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

Free-trade deals ‘not necessarily good’

23 October 2020

Having more free trade agreements with partner countries is a good deal for Cambodia that currently gets its biggest advantage from trade preferences under its Least Developed Country status. ...

Capital gains tax delayed to 2022

23 October 2020

The government has decided to delay the implementation of capital gains tax to Jan 1, 2022, according to a statement from the General Department of Taxation (GDT). ...

Kingdom signs deal with US on patents

23 October 2020

Cambodia and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on patent cooperation, the move that will accelerate the bilateral trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI). ...

Mekong dolphin population remains steady

23 October 2020

The Fisheries Administration and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) yesterday announced that an estimated 89 Irrawaddy dolphins live in the rivers of Cambodia, according to an official population survey. ...

Asean-UN join forces against COVID-19, landmines

23 October 2020

Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn has reiterated Cambodia’s support for the crucial roles the United Nations is playing in steering global efforts to combat COVID-19. ...

NCDM: flash flood death toll stands at 39

23 October 2020

The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) has reported that the ongoing flash floods have so far killed 39 people, of them 22 in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

C-19 vaccine promised: Doses to be provided for three percent of population first

23 October 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that Cambodia will receive COVID-19 vaccines for three percent of the population when they are officially released. ...

KOICA lays out plan for pandemic support

22 October 2020

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CRDB/CDC) yesterday held a discussion meeting at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

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Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “SDG 18 Cambodia Mine/ERW free”

22 October 2020

Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Securities exchange policy and regulation”

7 October 2020

Open Development Cambodia updates a number of topic pages under the landing page of “Environment and natural resources” and “Land”

2 October 2020

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Instruction of the Ministry of Health on the organizing water festival gathering and activities in villages and communes level

13 October 2020

On 08 October 2020, Ministry of Health has post an instruction on the guideline and procedure to organize water festival gathering and activities in villages and communes level. The instruction aims to set out preventing measure to prevent the spread of covid-19 on the upcoming ...

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Instruction of the Ministry of Health on emergency response during flash flood

13 October 2020

On 12 October 2020, the ministry of Health has posted an instruction on emergency response during flash flood. The instruction provide safety guideline for citizens during flash flood. ...

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Announcement on Cintri Workers' Strike

13 October 2020

On 12 October 2020, Phnom Penh municipal administration has posted an announcement regarding the strike of Cintri Workers. The announcement said that, Cintri workers have not come back to work as promised and Phnom Penh municipal administration call for the return to work. ...

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