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Vanny Sok
Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Decentralization in Cambodia Vanny Sok; Sereth Neau; Marvin Vanny
Journal of Education on Social Science (JESS) Vol 9 No 3 (2025): General Issues on Public Service
Publisher : Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jess.v9i3.665

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This study looks at the evolution of decentralization in Cambodia, mostly relating to local governance and the delivery of services. In the aftermath of the chaotic period following the Khmer Rouge regime, the Royal Government of Cambodia initiated sweeping reforms to ensure accountability and responsiveness within the local governments. A very important part of the continuous process of reforms has been the 2001 Law on Administrative Management of Commune/Sangkat, which provided a legal framework toward the empowerment of local authorities. This study, therefore, looks at key legislative frameworks, one of which is the Organic Law of 2008, and assesses the trials of political dominance, financial stranglehold from the central government, and uncertainties of the administration.
The Contributions from Subnational Administration Budgets to Local Development in Cambodia Vanny Sok; Sereth Neau; Marvin Vanny
Journal of Education on Social Science (JESS) Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Public Service and Governance
Publisher : Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jess.v10i1.666

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The paper investigates the effect of subnational fiscal allocations on local development in Cambodia, mapping challenges as well as achievements with respect to fiscal decentralization. By using a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative case studies, this paper shows that effective financial management at the commune and provincial levels significantly improves infrastructure, health, and education outputs. While such performances are impressive, the gaps in resources and community involvement still indicate that the improvements required in the level of local governance can be effected through participatory budgeting by looking at the responsiveness of the budget to the needs of the community, the addition of value to sustainable development, and the contribution toward improved quality of life of the citizens.
Co-Authors Marvin Vanny Sereth Neau