The Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is Australia’s flagship economic development program in Cambodia. Our goal is to help Cambodia achieve resilient, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development.
We improve both enabling policies and financial incentives for investment in clean energy and water infrastructure and catalyse sustainable business models that expand jobs and opportunities, especially benefitting women-led and disability-led enterprises.
Australia through CAPRED promotes investment in high-value-added agriculture and – as with all Australia’s economic development initiatives – mitigates against emerging climate change threats to protect the environment for future generations.
Through CAPRED, Australia works to ensure that all Cambodians can participate in and benefit equitably from economic growth by addressing barriers that exclude women, people with disabilities and other marginalised groups.
CAPRED’s work aligns with Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, a practical roadmap to increase Australia's two-way trade and investment with Southeast Asia.
CAPRED supports the public and private sectors to strengthen the economy by driving the adoption of new ideas, technologies and policies that foster competitiveness, investment and trade. We find a market niche, remain nimble and flexible, and provide additionality. We pilot innovative approaches, integrate findings, and replicate successful models at scale.
The program prioritises partnerships at all levels. We work closely with the Royal Government of Cambodia, development partners and private sector to achieve durable, systemic transformation.
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