Aid and development
Multilateral development assistance
Press release on ADB $ 80 Million project to increase access to and quality of secondary education in Cambodia
On 31 October 2024, the Asian Development Bank issued a press release regarding ADB $ 80 Million project to increase access to and quality of secondary education in Cambodia. According to the press, Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves $ 80 million loan to strengthen secondary ...
Asian Development Bank
Unicef: Chairpersons of the Committee on the Rights of the Child visit Cambodia to advocate for the well-being of the most vulnerable childreness release
On 8 November 2023, Unicef Cambodia issued a press release on the visit to Cambodia of the Chairpersons of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) to advocate for the implementation of recommendations made in 2022 to enhance the well-being of ...
Unicef Cambodia
Press release of UN special rapporteur on the credibility of Cambodia's 2023 national election
On 02 August 2023, The United Nations has issued a press release regarding UN special rapporteur’s statement addressing Cambodia’s 2023 national election on their official website.According to the press release, UN special rapporteur express their concerns and remind the new Cambodia’s government to abide by ...
The United Nations
Press release on Cambodia elected to two subsidiary bodies of the United Nations
On 12 May 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia elected to two subsidiary bodies of the United Nations.The Kingdom of Cambodia was elected to two important position as follows:Membership to the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on Cambodia, ADB highly appreciated close cooperation partnership
On 13 September 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia, ADB highly appreciated close cooperation partnership.During the courtesy call, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister extended his warm welcome and congratulation to Ms. Jyotsana VARMA for her appointment. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Outcomes of the meeting between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn and H.E. Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Myanmar
On 31 March 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the Meeting between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn and H.E. Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: Australia commits additional Au$4 Million to strengthen Cambodia’s resilience and response to Covid-19 shock
On 10 May 2021, the Australian Government today signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contribute an additional AU$4 million to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s economy and people, starting immediately.This contribution will top up the Australia-UNDP ‘Resilience Fund’ ...
The Australian Embassy of Cambodia
Press release: Radio education program helps indigenous students to continue their education amid the schools suspension
On 07 April 2021, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport issued a press release that the ministry and UNICEF are working together to ensure the disadvantaged and underprivileged children continue their education, while schools remain suspended amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the community. UNICEF ...
Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport
Joint statement on the ninth session of the United Nations forum on business and human Rights 16-18 November 2020
On 18 November 2020, Equitable Cambodia organization, Inclusive Development International, and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) issued a joint statement renewing their long-standing call for redress for the Cambodian communities who were forcibly displaced by the Thai sugar ...
Equitable Cambodia organization, Inclusive Development International, and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
News release: $29 million ADB loan to help improve public service delivery in Cambodia
On 23 September 2020, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued a news release over the approval of $29 million in financing to help the Government of Cambodia improve service delivery through key reforms in public financial management and decentralization, especially in rural areas, where most ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Press statement of the permanent mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva in response to the news release of special rapporteur on promotion and protection of the right to freedom of expression
On 10 July 2020, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva made a response to the news release of Special Rapporteur on promotion and protection of the right to freedom of expression. The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom ...
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva
Press release: $100 million climate-resilient road project to improve access to basic services, economic opportunities
On 16 July 2020, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project. The project will enhance rural communities’ access to critical services, such as health centers, referral ...
World Bank
Press release of World Bank on scaling up social accountability in key public services in Cambodia
On 20 March 2020, World Bank has issued a press release on scaling up social accountability in key public services in Cambodia. The World Bank approved two complementary grants today to support social accountability in key public services such as health centers, primary schools, and ...
World Bank
MoE: Notice on dissemination of the updated documents for environmental and social safety
On 12 March 2020, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) released a public announcement on dissemination of the updated documents for environmental and social safety in the implementation of the project “Sustainable Landscape and Ecotourism in Cambodia”, in the purpose to increase public awareness and getting ...
Ministry of Environment
New financing will support Cambodia in improving higher education for industrial development
On 26 April 2018, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$90 million in financing to support Cambodia’s efforts in improving the quality of higher education and research in the country and broadening access to higher education for disadvantaged students. Over the next six years, ...
The World Bank
Press Release on the meeting of Minister Aun Porn Moniroth and Ellen Goldstein
On 18 July 2017, Minister of Economy and Finance, Aun Porn Moniroth, had a meeting with Ellen Goldstein, who has been appointed as Country Director of World Bank for Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR, East Asia and Pacific. The Economy Minister has informed Goldstein of ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
New ADB Cambodia country director assumes office
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed a new Country Director for Cambodia, Samiuela T. Tukuafu. A Tongan national, Mr. Tukuafu officially started in this post on 1 February, 2016. Mr. Tukuafu replaces Mr. Eric Sidgwick, who has been appointed Country Director for ADB’s Resident ...
ADB team
ADB loan for marine ferry terminal in Kampot to boost southern tourism
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $18 million loan to build a marine ferry terminal and other infrastructure in southern Cambodia to open up new opportunities for tourism beyond current popular destinations like the famous temples of Angkor. ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB, Cambodia sign $99 million in agreements to boost quality of life
Cambodia’s Minister of Economy and Finance H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed grant and loan agreements worth $99 million for three development projects. ...
Asian Development Bank
ADB, Japan assist grassroots push to reduce disaster impacts in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Japan are supporting a grassroots project to manage risks and reduce impacts from floods and other natural disasters in vulnerable communities in Cambodia. ...
Asian Development Bank
Cambodia gets ADB loan to boost quality, access to technical training
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a $30 million loan for a nationwide program to raise the quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Cambodia leading to more job opportunities for women and the poor. ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB maintains growth outlook for Cambodia as uncertainties ease
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintains its April projection for Cambodia’s economic growth at 7.0% in 2014, and 7.3% in 2015, says a new report released today. ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB bringing safer, climate-resilient roads to Cambodia’s poor rural areas
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide nine poor rural provinces in Cambodia with year-round access to markets and social services through a $118 million project to provide a safer, cost-effective rural road network. ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Cambodia's small firms to gain better access to bank financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $75 million senior loan with Cambodia’s largest bank, ACLEDA Bank Plc, to address the rising financing requirements of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
