Gov’t Allocates Over 91 Hectares of Land from Forest Cover in Kampot Province to Private Ownership

• 11 December 2023
• Local News
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The Cambodian government has earmarked a substantial 91,540 hectares of land in Changkon village, Sangkat Prek Thnaot, Bokor city, Kampot province. This transformative decision, outlined in Sub-Decree No. 240 signed on 9 August 2023, designates this area, once part of the forest cover, for private ownership under the stewardship of Mr Heng Sour.

The land is subdivided into state-owned private land signifying a pivotal shift, opening avenues for private development and investment. Spearheaded by the Office of the Council of Ministers and key ministries, including Interior, Economy and Finance, Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Governors of the Board of Governors of Kampot Province; this landmark decision underscores the government’s commitment to fostering private contribution in development.

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