Open Development Cambodia (ODC)

Foreign investment in Cambodia

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates a profile page on “Foreign investment in Cambodia”. This bilingual profile page gives a quick overview of foreign investment in Cambodia, together with related content, such as the definition of foreign investment, the reasons investors invest in Cambodia, priority sectors, the contribution of foreign direct investment to GDP, investment trends by country and sector, similarities and differences between the previous and new laws on investment, and relevant publications. The profile page also consists on related dataset, including foreign investment tracker dashboard, timelines of laws and regulations and events, and major foreign investment projects in Cambodia.

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

Integrate and explore more than 400 types of geospatial data layers available in Khmer and English to gain a comprehensive understanding of geospatial data that related to 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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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.

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.

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Gov’t to exempt patent tax for online press

29 November 2023

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has agreed to exempt patent tax for small online press institutions as well as reduce 50 percent of the registration fee to the new press united in the Ministry of Information (MoI) for the next five years, said a ...

PM Hun Manet reaffirms Cambodia’s growth for this year is at 5.6 percent

29 November 2023

Cambodia maintained its economic growth prediction at 5.6 percent in 2023 and raised it to 6.6 percent in 2024, the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Thursday. ...

Cambodia’s diversification from garment to non-garment rolling

29 November 2023

Non-garment manufacturing has played an important role in the economy because its share in the country’s total exports has increased remarkably, showing industry diversification. ...

ASEAN plans to establish disease prevention centres in three countries

29 November 2023

ASEAN plans to set up disease prevention centres in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), announced the establishment of centres to respond to future epidemics and infectious diseases. ...

Senate unanimously approves the draft law on finance for 2024

29 November 2023

The Senate has unanimously approved the draft law on finance in 2024 to support the maintenance of achievements and to respond to Cambodia’s new facilities. ...

ADB approves $50 mln loan to improve Cambodia’s financial management

29 November 2023

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it has approved a $50-million policy-based loan to support Cambodia in improving its public financial management (PFM) systems. ...

China shares opportunities with Cambodia and world via Maritime Silk Road

29 November 2023

The 187-km Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, built under the BRI, shortens the travel time between the capital city and the international deep-water seaport city of Sihanoukville from six hours to just two, said Sar Kackada, mayor of Sihanoukville, Cambodia. ...

Chinese NGO donates over 2,000 bicycles to underprivileged students in Cambodia

29 November 2023

China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) on Friday donated 2,024 bicycles to Cambodian primary schools so that they can distribute them to underprivileged students. ...

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Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “State land reclassification”

24 November 2023

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Mobile network coverage in Cambodia”

22 November 2023

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Major foreign investment projects in Cambodia”

13 November 2023

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Press Release on Digital Business Expo 2023 "Startup, Innovation, and Technology in the Context of Digital Economy and Society"

24 November 2023

From November 22-23, 2023, Techo Startup Center organized the Digital Business Expo 2023 with the theme of “Startup, Innovation, and Technology in the Context of the Digital Economy and Society” at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. This Expo was participated by representatives from relevant ministries and ...

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Press release on new CamboJA study reveals consequences of threats to digital rights and online freedom of expression in Cambodia

23 November 2023

On 23 November 2023, CamboJA issues a press release on new CamboJA study reveals consequences of threats to digital rights and online freedom of expression in Cambodia.A new impacts study from CamboJA finds that journalists and active online citizens have serious concerns regarding the state ...

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Press release: Children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children's Day in Cambodia

20 November 2023

On 17 November 2023, UNICEF issued a press release on children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia.Children, youth people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together to begin ...

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