Cambodia Swot Analysis

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Insights for Action A SWOT Analysis of the Cambodian Economy Discussion Paper No. 1 2006 © 2006, UNDP Cambodia A SWOT Analysis of the Cambodian Economy United Nations Development Programme Cambodia DISCLAIMER The responsibility for opinions in this publication rests solely with the authors. Publication does not constitute an endorsement by the United Nations Development Programme or the institutions of the United Nations system. A SWOT Analysis of the Cambodian Economy A UNDP Funded Discussion Paper In Cooperation with The Supreme National Economic Council and Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government FOREWORD Cambodia has come a long way in the past decade. It has achieved domestic peace and has held elections. The economy has grown and certain sectors, such as tourism and textiles, have taken off. Cambodia has joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) resulting in greater access to export markets. There is a growing likelihood that Cambodia will experience significant oil revenues in a few years. Poverty has dropped. Primary enrolments have risen and young children spend more time in school. HIV-AIDS prevalence has dropped and Cambodia is seen as a model of HIV-AIDS prevention from which many other countries can learn. The nation is unified without the separatist movements or groups that trouble many countries. There is an increasingly vibrant civil society making critical contributions to the country’s development. The Cambodian people and government can be proud of these achievements. Still, many challenges lie ahead to achieve shared prosperity and sustain long-term stability. Poverty and near poverty remain high, especially in rural areas where the vast majority of Cambodian people still live and work. Moreover, all available evidence suggests that inequalities continue to rapidly widen. In this context, UNDP’s Insights for Action
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