Life after Return: Understanding Reintegration Success and Pathways of Cambodia’s Return Migrants
This study examines the reintegration of Cambodian migrant workers who returned from Thailand following the Cambodian‑Thai border conflict. Using survey data from 852 returnees across six provinces, a Reintegration Index (RI) was developed to assess outcomes across economic, social, psychological, and institutional dimensions. The findings show an...
The Human Ecology of the Tonle Sap: The Human-Nature Conditions in the Context of Climate Change and Hydropower Development
Tonle Sap Lake (TSL) is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The flood pulse of TSL, characterized by the flow and volume of water from the Mekong River, shapes the inundation and the productivity of fishery and natural resources; and the human ecological system of (1) water-based, (2) land-based, (3) water-land-based communities. Climate...
Determinants of Informal Borrowing: Evidence from Households in 11 Rural Villages in Cambodia
Informal borrowing remains an important source of financing for rural Cambodian households, exposing them to exploitative interest rates. This study examines the determinants of informal credit reliance using survey data from 1,183 households in 11 villages. We analyze how financial literacy, measured based on understanding of basic financial and e...
Gender Dynamics and Disparities in Cambodia's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Sector
This report examines the persistent gender disparities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and employment in Cambodia, focusing on the systemic and structural barriers that limit women’s participation and progression in these fields. Despite increasing female enrollment in postsecondary education, women’s represent...
Unfolding India’s Development Partnership In The Mekong Subregion: A Comprehensive Overview
The Mekong subregion has received considerable attention from major powers due to its strategic location at the intersection of major Asian economies, wealth of resources, and increasing geopolitical significance. India was the first major power that initiated multilateral cooperation with this region in the early 2000s. However, India’s developmen...
The Transnational Geo-Body of the Cambodian–Thai Border Conflicts: Symbolic Geopolitics, Nationalism and Externalisation of Domestic Securities
The Cambodian–Thai border conflict reoccurred in 2025. This article analyses these conflicts through the frameworks of transnational geo-body, built on the concepts of geo-body and imagined communities, to examine why colonial boundaries and symbolic sites along the Cambodian–Thai borders have been transnationalised to shape recurring border co...
Dynamic Multi-Factor Flood Risk Assessment in Peri-Urban Areas: Integrating Migration, Exposure, and Community-Level Vulnerability and Capacity
Rapid peri-urban expansion has intensified flood risk in Southeast Asian cities through wetland loss, rural–urban migration, and delayed infrastructure development. This study examines the spatial and temporal dimensions of flood risk in Phnom Penh, Cambodia using a multi-factor framework based on hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacit...
Understanding Academic Achievement Gap in Cambodia: Why Boys Lag Behind in Upper Secondary Schools?
The global emphasis on addressing gender disparities in education has highlighted the importance of equitable academic achievement. In Cambodia, where men traditionally dominated the society, a notable shift has been observed: female students have surpassed their male counterparts academic performance in recent years. This reversal has sparked sign...
Bridging the Gender Gap in Cambodia’s STEM Education and Careers
Women’s underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Cambodia reflects structural constraints rather than lower interest or ability, reinforced by limited career information and guidance. Despite rising female enrollment overall, women remain significantly underrepresented in engineering and information and...
Strengthening Systems for Inclusive Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Cambodia
Inadequate governance and climate change exacerbate vulnerabilities in Cambodia's water system. More than 25% of the rural population relies on untreated water sources, while only 37% have access to safely managed sanitation. This study employed a participatory action research approach to examine the effectiveness of national Climate-Resilient Wate...