Technical Assistance and Capacity Development in an Aid-dependent Economy: The Experience of Cambodia
To what extent can external technical assistance develop the capacity of counterparts, whether in government or in local nongovernmental organizations (LNGOs) in an aid-dependent economy? Cambodia's experience since 1993 suggests that most projects in such a situation are donor-driven in their identification, design and implementation, to the detri...
Cambodia 1999-2000: Land, Labour and Rural Livelihood in Focus
This working paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Cambodia’s macroeconomic performance and rural development challenges during 1999–2000. It is structured in three chapters: the first outlines macroeconomic trends, highlighting a return to growth and stability following the 1997 crises, with GDP growth reaching 4.5 percent in 1999, driven by...
Social Assessment of Land in Cambodia: A Field Study
This working paper presents a comprehensive social assessment of land issues in Cambodia, conducted as a precursor to a national land titling and registration initiative. The study explores the complex landscape of land ownership, governance, and conflict resolution across rural and urban settings. Drawing on qualitative fieldwork in six provinces...
Land Tenure in Cambodia: A Data Update
This working paper presents a comprehensive update on land tenure in Cambodia, focusing on land use patterns, concession allocations, registration systems, and socio-economic implications. Drawing on aerial mapping, government records, and eight major surveys conducted between 1995 and 2000, the study analyses forest, agricultural, and fishing conc...