Cambodia
- 22 percent
- of children under 5 are stunted (impaired development due to malnutrition)
- 16 percent
- of households cannot afford a nutritious diet
- 16.8 million
- population
Cambodia has witnessed significant economic transformation in recent years. However, progress remains fragile, challenged by geographical and gender disparities, as well as vulnerability to shocks ¨C including climate-related disasters that can undo years of developmental gains. A substantial portion of the population still faces food insecurity, poverty and shocks. Malnutrition rates are high, with 10 percent of children below 5 suffer from wasting (low weight for height) and 22 percent experiencing stunting (impaired development), while micronutrient deficiency and overweight/obesity are on the rise.
Despite these challenges, the Government of Cambodia has set an ambitious goal of middle-income status by 2030 and high-income status by 2050, by sustaining growth and accelerating structural transformation.
To support the above goal, Cambodia¡¯s sustainable development relies on eradicating malnutrition, enabling all people to reach their full potential and being resilient in the face of shocks.
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) has forged strong partnerships with the Government and communities. We focus on strengthening human capital (people¡¯s health, skills, experience and knowledge) through nutrition and social protection, supporting climate change resilience and emergency response. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has transitioned from direct implementation to providing technical assistance and support.
What the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is doing in Cambodia
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Crisis response
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During large-scale disasters, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ stands ready to complement the national response with food, cash and nutrition support. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ places strong emphasis on the needs of people with disabilities and uses education materials and other advocacy toto promote healthy diets.
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Nutrition
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Social protection
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Food systems
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Disaster risk management
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Evidence and analytics
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Phnom Penh
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