CAMBODIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

   While the whole world prepares itself for a new millennium that will be characterised by the trends of globalisation and regionalisation, Cambodia a new chapter in its long history. For Cambodia, this will be a new era of reform and opening up and integration into the regional and global economics. This will no doubt determine the course of Cambodia's future development.

   Joining Asean is considered one of Cambodia's top priorities. Cambodia expects that the regional economic integration will generate positive externalities critical for stimulating its national economic development. Nevertheless, we are conscious of the fact that Asean membership will bring about many challenges for Cambodia. Thus, the key issue for Cambodia is to be well prepared, especially in terms of developing clearly defined policies, strategies and plans of action.

   This book addresses issues concerning the Asean Free Trade Area and the Asean Investment Area which are expected to have significant impact on the Cambodia's national economy and thus are the economic cornerstones for Cambodia's preparation for Asean entry. Since the current financial crisis in Southeast and East Asia is causing severe repercussions both at the regional and global level, its impact on the Cambodian economy will be an ongoing issue throughout this book.

About the Author

Keat Chhon is the Senior Minister in-charge of Rehabilitation and Development at the Ministry Of Economy and Finance, and Vice-Chairman of the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Aun Porn Moniroth is a Senior Economic Official at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Adviser to the Senior Minister in-charge of Rehabilitation and Development and the Minister of Economy and Finance in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

ISBN:	1-901919-05-6
Price:	£35.00
Publication Date:	1999
Dimension (inches):	8.5 x 5.5 (Paperback)
Pages:	104
Language:	English

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