SME DEVELOPMENT IN CAMBODIA AND CHALLENGES OF AEC

This module delineates the status of SMEs in GMS, especially Cambodia. The participants will be able to derive a holistic understanding about problems and prospects of SMEs in the region specially Cambodia. Participants’ attention will be drawn on the SME policy in Cambodia and its significance in development of the economy of Cambodia.  This module will also discuss abut AEC framework and AEC challenges and its implication in SME development in Cambodia. Participants understanding is enhanced in terms of AEC blue print and challenges of implementing AEC in the region.

Topics in this module include:

• SMEs in GMS
• Situation of SMEs in Cambodia
• Challenges of SMEs in Cambodia
• Policy Development and Implementation
• SME Policy in Cambodia
• Understanding AEC
• Envisioning AEC 2025
• AEC blue print
• Progress monitoring
• AEC Score Card
• Challenges of implementing mandate
• SME development in Cambodia

On completion of this module, the participants will be able to understand:

• Understand status of SMEs in GMS countries
• Realize the challenges to SMEs in Cambodia
• Understand roles of stakeholders in SME policy development in Cambodia
• Understand SME policy and its implementation in Cambodia
• Understand what is ASEAN Economic Community and objective of AEC 2025
• Realize significance of AEC Blue Print and AEC Score Card
• Understand Challenges for implementing AEC
• Understand impact of AEC in the region and scope for SME development in Cambodia