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ខ្មែរ Improving Livelihoods and Resettlement through the Coastal Community Settlement Improvement Project
- 9 November 2026
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Strategic Frameworks for Affordable Housing and Resilient Local Economic Development to Empower Vulnerable Communities
Phnom Penh: The Royal Government’s unwavering commitment to citizen welfare and secure housing took a major leap forward as the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction convened the National Consultative Workshop on the Integrated and Resilient Community Resettlement Improvement Project in Cambodia’s Coastal Provinces on October 28, 2026. Guided by the profound principle that “Housing is not just shelter, but building a life inside that home for every citizen,” the workshop underscored the Ministry’s visionary approach to sustainable urban and rural living.
Building upon the successful execution of systematic land titling and the cultivation of a dispute-free environment, the Ministry has established three core strategic principles to guide its ongoing mission: rural residential communities, prosperous village settlements, and joyful living environments, ensuring that all Cambodian families secure decent and dignified homes. Special emphasis was placed on uplifting citizens currently residing in informal settlements, particularly within Kep Province, by fostering localized grassroots economies and delivering targeted, high-impact interventions. Beyond land and housing provisions, the comprehensive framework integrates essential infrastructure development, livelihood generation, debt reduction, and nutritional health security to construct robust human capital for the nation’s future.
The high-level national workshop gathered a broad coalition of key government ministries and international development partners, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Rural Development, the National Committee for Disaster Management, sub-national authorities, and representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia. Furthermore, the event saw active participation from leading multilateral and international organizations, featuring delegates from the World Bank, JICA, KOICA, UNDP, UN-Habitat, and Habitat for Humanity International (HFHC).
The proactive initiatives spearheaded by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction through this national consultative workshop highlight a transformative milestone in elevating the living standards of coastal communities. By aligning sustainable housing infrastructure with localized economic empowerment and strengthening strategic partnerships with global development stakeholders, Cambodia is firmly establishing resilient, inclusive, and thriving communities nationwide. (read more)