Research

In Cambodia, the Siem Reap/Angkor urban development project was subject to an evaluation in May 2014. Siem Reap is the second economic center of Cambodia and has to cope with increasing tourist pressure, causing a fast-moving...

The Green Microfinance Program is helping develop supply and demand for high-quality solar panels to facilitate access to energy for rural households in Cambodia.

From the soil to the treetops, from the coasts to the mountains: Cambodia possesses an abundance of agricultural riches that are unique to certain regions and need to be produced with care. AFD is supporting a project that identifies and protects such products with the use of Geographical...

This project will finance the creation of two national vocational training institutes for tourism and a capacity-building programme for public and private actors in the sector.

AFD supports the national operator Electricity of Cambodia (EDC) by financing the expansion of the national electricity transmission and distribution network in the provinces of Koh Kong, Kampong Cham and Kratie.

Rural transport, especially road transport, is a catalyst for economic development. Through this project, 1,130 km of rural roads will be renewed to improve access to basic services for the rural population and to the productive rural areas of Cambodia’s central plain.

Standard insurance theory predicts that households that anticipate high insurance costs are those that are willing to purchase health insurance (adverse selection). However, there are also several other reasons why households may choose to purchase health insurance. Since insurance is a consumption...

High health care expenditures following a health shock can lead to long-term economic consequences. Health insurance has the potential to avert economic difficulties following health shocks. If uninsured individuals forgo valuable health care due to lack of funds, health insurance can also increase...

In Cambodia, for the “Water supply” sector, the Niroth Water Production Facilities (phase 1) project was subject to an evaluation in October and November 2016. The project was implemented in the context of the Phnom Penh Water...

The textile sector is essential to Cambodia’s economy and employment. The middle management and directorial positions are held by Asian expatriates because of the lack of sufficiently qualified local people. This project has enabled the creation of a training centre for the textile professions,...

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) play a key role in the access to public services and implementation of public policies especially in sectors related to infrastructure such as...

A comparative analysis of agroecology network led to a classification based on their conditions of emergence, their structure and governance mechanisms. The study points the strengths and weaknesses of the existing networks at the different scales. It shows that the different agroecology schools...

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and AFD signed a new financing agreement on May 17, for a grant of €1.5 million. Its aim is to provide for balanced development of the Mekong River Basin to help deal with the effects of climate change.

This evaluation was completed between August 2017 and July 2019 by the Hydroconseil-Agriate Consortium. The AFD’s Evaluation and Learning Department (EVA: Evaluation et Apprentissage) was responsible for the overall management of the evaluation. A Reference Group comprising AFD experts and...

Irrigated agriculture can help address challenges of food security and sovereignty, develop regions and farms, improve trade balance, and contribute to climate change adaptation. An irrigated area is a complex system in which the social, cultural, technical, economic, and environmental aspects...

The relationship between the European Union and AFD Group is particularly strong in Southeast Asia, taking the form of an ongoing dialogue on strategic aspects and sectoral priorities, in line with our respective priorities in response to country needs...

The present volume makes a timely and practical contribution to research endeavours and policy debates concerned with sustainability in the Mekong region.The authors notably address the problem of variable interpretations and implied meanings of equity contained in the Sustainable Development...

With the construction of Dara Sakor International Airport nearing completion and growth in air travel expected in the coming years, improving air safety has become a key issue for Cambodia. AFD is supporting this sector with a new €450,000 grant.

The Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Project (PWSSP) aims to improve the population’s living conditions in Battambang, Kampong Cham, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap, by providing drinking water and water purification services.