Reports

The report highlights how legal recognition of marriage equality would not only affirm the dignity and equal rights of all families — it would also contribute to a more dynamic, inclusive, innovative, and resilient Cambodian economy.

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The potential economic benefits of marriage equality, drawing on evidence from global studies, Cambodian data, stakeholder interviews, and scenario modelling adapted from internationally recognised methodologies. The figures presented are illustrative and denote the possible magnitude and direction of economic impact.

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The potential economic benefits of marriage equality are across the following 5 key areas

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February 2026​

The overall sustainability of the CSO sector in Cambodia did not change notably in 2021. Though legal environment, financial viability, advocacy, and sectoral infrastructure all registered slight deteriorations in 2021,
organizational capacity recorded a slight improvement, while service provision and public image remained unchanged. Deteriorations in the space were primarily spurred by ongoing government restrictions and
harassment, both in response to COVID-19 and more broadly, and decreasing available funds. At the same time, however, CSOs improved their adaptability and were able to better retain staff in 2021. While the public rewarded their work in the midst of the health crisis with greater trust and understanding, media coverage of CSO contributions  remained limited.

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November 2022​

Future Forum has conducted case studies of three China-funded projects in Cambodia focused thematically on three dimensions of Chinese overseas development assistance: State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Official Development Assistance (ODA), and Public Procurement. 

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March 2022​

The overall sustainability of the CSO sector in Cambodia slightly deteriorated in 2020, with slight declines in four of the seven dimensions—organizational capacity, financial viability, advocacy, and public image— and a moderate decline in the legal environment. CSOs working on human rights and democracy issues continued to confront significant challenges in the operation and implementation of their programs. Service provision and the infrastructure supporting the sector remained unchanged.

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September 2021​

The Index reports on the state of CSO sectors in nine countries in Asia, including Cambodia. The Index addresses both advances and setbacks in seven key components or “dimensions” of the sustainability of civil society sectors: legal environment, organizational capacity, financial viability, advocacy, service provision, sectoral infrastructure, and public image. Future Forum produced the Cambodia country report with gracious support from our many colleagues in the kingdom.

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December 2020​

This report, produced by The Asia Foundation in partnership with Centre for Policy Studies, Angkor Research and Consulting, and Future Forum, presents the findings from two surveys in Cambodia conducted in 2020 to evaluate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the tourism sector.

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October 2020

Recognising a critical gap in ground-level data, Future Forum and Angkor Research and Consulting are jointly undertaking an economic impact study on Covid-19. Specifically, the project is studying the economic impacts of COVID-19 on Cambodian citizens occupying activities that are expected to be hit the hardest by the pandemic.