The Cambodian government has implemented several high-level frameworks to institutionalize these efforts:
: Programs like WE Act help women entrepreneurs access larger-scale financing beyond traditional community savings models.
: The latest iteration of the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA) strategic plan, focusing on 41 interventions including leadership, education, and economic opportunities. Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment in Cambodia
Current programs provide practical tools and spaces for women to advance:
: Aimed at moving the approximately 7.7 million women currently in the informal sector (wet markets, street vending, farming) into the formal economy to access social protections. : Launched by GIZ Cambodia , this safe
: Launched by GIZ Cambodia , this safe space for garment workers offers training in leadership, financial management, and legal rights.
Addressing these barriers is essential for long-term empowerment: : Launched by GIZ Cambodia
: Coalitions are building facilities to provide early childhood education , enabling mothers to participate in workshops and paid work. Cambodia Progress Report - UN Women