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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Cambodia and ADB
ADB helps Cambodia address challenges for post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery with a focus on economic diversification, skill development, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
In the Spotlight
Asian Development Bank and Cambodia: Fact Sheet
ADB is one of Cambodia’s largest sources of official development assistance, with average annual lending of $368.3 million in 2018–2022.
ADB Adjusts 2023 Growth Forecast for Cambodia, Maintains 2024 Outlook
Cambodia’s economic growth in 2023 will be slightly lower than earlier forecast, down to 5.3% from 5.5%, mainly due to slower-than-expected industry growth in the first half, according to an update to ADB's flagship economic report launched today. The ADB report maintained the country’s 2024 growth forecast at 6.0%.
Renewable Energy Manufacturing: Opportunities for Southeast Asia
This report explains how Southeast Asia can become a leader in renewable energy manufacturing and the benefits this will bring by boosting jobs, improving energy security, and helping the region meet its climate targets.
ADB’s Role in Promoting Growth, Green Recovery, and Inclusion in ASEAN
This brochure outlines how the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is partnering with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen regional cooperation and integration to help drive growth, a green recovery, and inclusion.
Cambodia Facts
ADB's Work in Cambodia
Cambodia’s economic growth averaged over 7% per annum in the decade before the pandemic, making Cambodia one of the fastest-growing economies in the region.
ADB is one of the country’s largest sources of official development assistance, with average annual lending of $368.3 million in 2018–2022. The bank’s support is aligned with Cambodia’s National Strategic Development Plan, 2019–2023 and Strategic Framework and Programs for Economic Recovery in the Context of Living with COVID-19 in a New Normal, 2021–2023.
Data: Cambodia
Forecasts are based on ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. Updated four times a year, it analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Development indicators for Cambodia, including a selection of economic, environmental, and social indicators used globally to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
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Featured
ADB’s Second Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project and its Additional Financing, implemented from 2009 to 2020, paved the way for major changes in Dil’s village. It also benefitted other villages across six provinces around Tonle Sap Lake, where many of Cambodia’s poorest people live.
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization Fund
- ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund
- ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility
- ASEAN Infrastructure Fund
- Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund
- Asian Clean Energy Fund
- Asian Development Fund
- Australian Climate Finance Partnership
- Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia
- Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia II
- Cities Development Initiative for Asia
- Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility
- Clean Energy Fund
- Climate Change Fund
- Climate Investment Funds
- Financial Sector Development Partnership Fund
- Financial Sector Development Partnership Special Fund
- Global Environment Facility
- Global Partnership for Education Fund
- Green Climate Fund
What's New
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| Publications, Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and Cambodia: Fact Sheet
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Adjusts 2023 Growth Forecast for Cambodia, Maintains 2024 Outlook
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| Publications, Reports
Renewable Energy Manufacturing: Opportunities for Southeast Asia
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| Publications, Brochures and Flyers
ADB’s Role in Promoting Growth, Green Recovery, and Inclusion in ASEAN
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Supporting Cambodia and Thailand's Pandemic-affected Areas
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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Imagining an Inclusive Economy: The Role of SMEs and Digital Payment in Elevating Economic Equality
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Family Business during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Government Financial Aid and Coping Strategies
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
$100 Million ADB Loan to Boost Labor Force Competitiveness in Cambodia
Contact: Cambodia Resident Mission (CARM)
No. 29 Suramarit Blvd. (268/19) Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Fax +855 23 973 500
The Cambodia Resident Mission (CARM), located in Phnom Penh, was established in December 1996. As ADB's principal representative in Cambodia, CARM's primary responsibilities include:
- Promoting ADB's relations with the government, civil society, and private sector
- Engaging in policy dialogue and support
- Analyzing country developments
- Coordinating aid harmonization with other stakeholders
- Developing country strategy and programs
- Assisting in external relations and information dissemination
- Administering delegated loans and technical assistance projects
CARM will be closed on these dates:
- Khmer New Year: April 14 (Friday)
- International Labor Day: May 1 (Monday)
- Visak Bochea Day: May 4 (Thursday)
- Royal Plowing Ceremony Day: May 8 (Monday)
- Pchum Ben Day: October 13, 16 (Friday, Monday)
- National Independence Day: November 9 (Thursday)
- Water Festival: November 27, 28 (Monday, Tuesday)
- Christimas Day: December 25 (Monday)
Last updated: 7 December 2022