Microfinance in Cambodia

Development, Role, and Prospects

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book summarizes the history, system, and current situation of microfinance in Cambodia, examining how microfinance institutions have evolved from the 1990s to the present day. It then looks at the remaining challenges for financial inclusion, and the future directions for microfinance institutions in the country.The book begins with an overview of the microfinance sector in Cambodia, covering key events, the regulatory framework, and key stakeholders. It evaluates the role of microfinance institutions in poverty reduction, as well as the current state of financial literacy amongst microfinance borrowers. Reviewing key policies such as the 2017 interest rate ceiling imposed by the National Bank of Cambodia, as well as government measures and programmes aimed at improving household financial literacy and protecting borrowers, the book provides readers with evidence-based insights into current developments and prospects in Cambodia’s microfinance sector. The role and impact of FinTech on Cambodia’s microfinance sector is also explored.Providing a comprehensive picture of the reality of microfinance in Cambodia, this book will interest students, researchers, and policymakers concerned with economic development in Southeast Asia.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-01-23
Mått156 x 234 x 13 mm
Vikt450 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor142
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041089988

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Sovannroeun Samreth is a professor at Saitama University, Japan. His research focuses on development issues in Cambodia and other developing countries. He has published in journals such as Empirical Economics, Economics Letters, Economic Modelling, the Journal of Asian Economics, and the Review of Development Economics.Daiju Aiba is a resident expert at the National Bank of Cambodia under the JICA Technical Cooperation Project. His research focuses on financial systems in developing economies. He has published in academic journals, including the Journal of Asian Economics and the Asian Development Review.

List of Figures List of TablesAbout the Editors About the ContributorsForewordAcknowledgmentsChapter1. IntroductionSovannroeun Samreth and Daiju AibaChapter 2. Historical Overview and Current Landscape of Microfinance in CambodiaDaiju Aiba and Sovannroeun SamrethChapter 3. Microfinance and Household Well-being in Cambodia: A Review, Perceptions, and Research DirectionsVathana Roth and Sovannroeun Samreth Chapter 4. The Impact of Interest Rate Ceilings on the Cambodian Microfinance SectorSovannroeun Samreth and Daiju AibaChapter 5: Financial Literacy and Consumer Protection in the Cambodian Microfinance SectorSovannroeun Samreth, Daiju Aiba, and Pheakdey MenChapter 6: Impact Investment and the Cambodian Microfinance SectorDaiju Aiba and Bomakara HengChapter 7: The Digital Transformation of Microfinance in CambodiaDaiju Aiba and Sarat OukChapter 8: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Recommendations for Microfinance in CambodiaSovannroeun Samreth and Daiju Aiba