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Agriculture is the most important sector of the Cambodian economy, employing more than 34% of the population. For all the crops grown, rice is the most important staple food for Cambodians, accounting for around half of the country’s GDP. However, this growth engine has been hampered by a lack of water and growing labour costs.…
Countries in the world are experiencing steep hikes in the prices of commodities caused by inflation, especially gasoline, food and daily household products. This is a big issue that impacts livelihoods of people especially low income families and vulnerable groups because lower-income households tend to spend a large share of their budgets on food and…
Azaylla, a leading Agri Tech company in Cambodia, announced that it has received Pre-Series A funding from “Insitor Impact Asia Fund II”, an impact investment fund managed by Insitor Partners. The company will use the new funding to expand its sustainable and socially responsible agri-business network, utilizing technology to supply supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and caterers…
According to a senior official, the poverty rate in Cambodia has dropped from about 40% in 2009 to 17.8% in 2020. According to Theng Pagnathun, director general of planning at the Ministry of Planning, “during the last ten years, the poverty rate decreased by 1.6 percentage points each year, considerably driven by increased employment, especially…
Plastic waste is a problem that is spreading across our world at an alarming rate. Despite the obvious advantages of plastic for our society, we use it carelessly or in excess. With an estimated 300 million tons of plastic produced year and a 9% annual growth rate, our planet is absolutely drowning in it. Even…
One of the most important social policy achievements of the 20th century was the development of social security programs and institutions. Any scheme of social protection established by law or other legally required arrangement that offers people some degree of financial security when faced with the uncertainties of old age, mortality, incapacity, disability, unemployment, or…
Cambodia is located in the heart of South-East Asia, with preferential free trade access to the world’s fastest growing markets; Has reliable and consistent supply of high quality fruits, vegetables, nuts; and is with affordable labor costs, young workforce, and many more factors. CAVAC team provides technical support to CDC and MAFF on the the…
In contrast to fossil fuels, the sun has more than enough energy to supply the entire world’s energy needs, and it won’t run out anytime soon. The only constraint on solar energy as a renewable resource is our ability to economically and efficiently convert it to electricity. About 150 kilometers from the capital, Phnom Penh,…
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia exported more than 2.3 million tonnes of cassava in the first half (H1) of 2022, an increase of more than two-fifths year over year. Thailand bought the greatest portion, at over 1.3 million tonnes or 59.49 percent. The study classifies the exports into four groups:…
It’s likely that if you love reading, you’ll also love libraries. Within the walls of a library, one can travel the world, discover long-hidden treasures, and even heal a broken heart. Libraries will continue to be a critical resource in today’s hyperconnected environment. For all those seeking it, they provide a safe place to learn…
Cambodia is densely forested with palm sugar trees, the country’s national tree, and if you’re lucky, you could catch a glimpse of the men and women who scale their delicate branches to reach the fruit at the tree’s tip. The canopy can cover three metres, and the tree can reach heights of 30 metres. Palm…
On June 10, 2022, H.E. Lt. Gen. Dr. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, inaugurated the Medical Waste Treatment Plant in Ang Snoul District, Kandal Province, Cambodia, under the project of Bun Leang Lee Global Co., Ltd. A biomedical waste management plant is a…
According to the agriculture ministry on May 20, Cambodia exported agricultural products worth $1.57297 billion in the first four months of this year. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries reported that paddy accounted for $296.72 million, or 18.86% of the total, milled rice $189.07 million (12.02%), and other items $1.08719 billion (69.12%). In the…
