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ខ្មែរ land development and policy
Cambodia Establishes Six ‘Rong Cham’ Villages in Banteay Meanchey
- 10 July 2026
Split from Sla Kram Commune, the new administrative entries institutionalize a symbolic border settlement originally named by Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The Royal Government of Cambodia, acting through the Ministry of Interior, has officially authorized the establishment of six new villages—designated as Rong Cham 1, Rong Cham 2, Rong Cham 3, Rong Cham 4, Rong Cham 5, and Rong Cham 6—within Banteay...
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Cambodia Clinches Top Global Spot for Sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management in 2026 Rankings
- 8 July 2026
The Kingdom leads international environmental stewardship ahead of Slovenia and Paraguay according to a definitive global assessment by US News and World Report In a momentous milestone for its environmental policy and conservation efforts, Cambodia has been ranked number one globally for sustainable land and natural resource management in 2026. The landmark announcement was officially shared b...
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New Urban Planning Agreement to Extend R4 Road and Ease Traffic Congestion in Phnom Penh
- 29 June 2026
In a significant breakthrough for urban mobility in the capital, an agreement has been reached to open a new road alignment connecting the Boeung Kak area directly to Preah Monivong Boulevard. This initiative, officially announced by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on June 19, 2026, aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion and improve the daily commute fo...
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Kandal Provincial Administration Strengthens Land Tenure Security with Large-Scale Title Distribution
- 29 December 2025
The Kandal Provincial Administration has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing land registration campaign by distributing 5,553 formal land titles to residents across five villages in the Prek Sdey sangkat of Sampov Poun city. This large-scale distribution ceremony, held on December 26, 2025, was presided over by H.E. Mean Chan Vanny, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Land Manage...
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Strengthening Urban Development: A Meeting of Minds and Strategies
- 25 December 2025
Collaboration between the Ministry of Land Management, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank to build sustainable and environmentally friendly cities In a significant step towards enhancing local governance and urban planning, His Excellency Benghong Socheat Khemro convened a professional-level meeting on December 22, 2025, focused on three pivotal technical tasks aimed at bolstering the...
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Workshop Enhances Land Use Planning Across Cambodia
- 22 December 2025
Disseminate a manual on PSP and LUMP Handbooks and Legislative to promote balanced and sustainable urban development. In a significant move to streamline land use master planning, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), recently held an engaging workshop aimed at disseminating essential guidelines to sub-national ...
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Rapid Economic Development Initiative Launched for Coastal and Tonle Sap Communities
- 22 December 2025
In a significant step towards sustainable development, the ACT (Action for Community Transformation) has joined forces with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to explore the feasibility of an ambitious economic development project aimed at coastal communities and those situated around the Tonle Sap Lake. This initiative, dubbed the Concessions for Economic and Social ...
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Inter-Ministerial Committee Evaluates Environmental Impact of 147-Hectare Sand Mining Project in Koh Kong
- 22 August 2025
In a significant step towards sustainable resource management, an inter-ministerial committee comprising representatives from various government ministries and institutions convened on August 20, 2025, at the Ministry of Environment. The committee met to assess the environmental implications of a proposed 147-hectare sand mining project along the Prek Koh Por River in Pak Khlong Commune, Mondul Se...
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Kampong Thom and Phnom Penh Join Forces for Economic Development
- 19 August 2025
Kampong Thom Province, known for its rich agricultural base, is poised for further economic growth following a significant memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the provincial administration and the Phnom Penh Administration on August 15, 2025. The agreement aims to foster a bond of friendship and cooperation that will enhance development across various sectors. H.E. Nuon Pharath, Go...
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Ministry of Land Management Empowers Commune Chiefs to Certify Documents for Unregistered Land
- 14 August 2025
In a significant move aimed at streamlining land management processes, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, has bestowed authority upon commune and sangkat chiefs to certify essential documents related to unregistered land. This decision, encapsulated in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 046 Prak/DnS/Mph, emphasizes the impor...
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