World Bank Recognizes Cambodia’s Comprehensive PPP Framework

World Bank Recognizes Cambodia’s Comprehensive PPP Framework

PHNOM PENH, May 29, 2026 — The World Bank has recognized Cambodia as one of the developing countries that has established a comprehensive and well-developed framework for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), highlighting significant progress in the country’s efforts to attract private investment for infrastructure development.

According to a World Bank comparative study on infrastructure development, Cambodia has strengthened its legal and regulatory framework governing PPP projects, creating a more structured environment for cooperation between the government and private sector.

The report showed notable improvements across several key indicators. Cambodia’s score for project preparation increased from 26 points during the 2019–2022 period to 39 points in 2025. Project procurement recorded one of the largest gains, rising from 8 points to 51 points during the same period.

Project management performance also improved, increasing from 76 points to 79 points, while projects initiated by the private sector rose from 17 points to 33 points, reflecting growing private-sector participation in infrastructure development.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has also established a Project Development Fund to support the preparation and development of PPP projects, helping ministries and government institutions conduct feasibility studies and accelerate project implementation.

World Bank experts expressed confidence in Cambodia’s continued progress in implementing PPP mechanisms, noting that stronger public-private cooperation could help accelerate development in critical sectors such as transportation, energy, water supply and other strategic infrastructure.

The findings underscore growing international recognition of Cambodia’s efforts to modernize its investment environment and mobilize private capital to support long-term economic growth and infrastructure expansion.