National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016 - 2025

The National Social Protection Policy Framework of Cambodia outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance social protection for its citizens from 2016 to 2025. The document focuses on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programs supporting elderly people, setting criteria for beneficiaries, assessing feasibility, building institutional capacity, and expanding coverage nationwide. It also emphasizes financial support, including assessing fiscal capacity, creating a long-term financial plan, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and enhancing government ownership of financial aspects. Additionally, the framework addresses future strategies and goals, establishing new institutions, integrating social security operators, strengthening institutional capacity, and developing legal and regulatory frameworks. Cross-cutting issues such as investment, tax policy, and school feeding programs are also highlighted, with a focus on assessing, implementing, and expanding various social assistance programs. International development partners are involved in supporting the implementation of the policy framework.