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Cambodia's changing distribution of
income-related outcomes is consistent with the process of
transition from a planned to an open market economy, and the
accompanying growth of incomes. This transformation has
promoted better resource reallocation, expanded the spectrum
of gainful activities, and widened the distribution of
earnings. Aided by robust economic growth and improved
capacity for implementing public policies, Cambodia has seen
most other welfare outcomes (notably health and education
indicators) become more equal over time. While a radical
shift of development strategy is not necessary, improvements
in public spending and selected interventions can further
promote equality of opportunity, and public policies can
promote an expansion of private investment opportunities.
The findings of the report point to the following sets of
government actions: (i) continuing economic reform to
promote investments and sustain growth; (ii) protecting land
tenure through systemic titling, and addressing landlessness
related poverty through various measures (e.g., social land
concessions; non-farm employment); (iii) building upon
progress to date with further improvements in the quantity,
quality and affordability of schooling and healthcare; and
underpinning service delivery reforms with stronger and more
responsive state institutions through continued reforms of
public financial management and merit-based civil service pay.
