OPS 13. Differing Approaches to Development Assistance in Cambodia

Following discussion and debates in 1995 between NGOs and the European Commission (EC) it was mutually agreed that an independent study should be undertaken to look at comparative approaches to development in Cambodia. The study focused on water projects and credit schemes supported by the EC and by the NGOs.

The study highlighted  number of policy issues in an effort to make a constructive contribution to debates over development issues in Cambodia. This summary considers some key issues facing first PRASAC and the NGOs, before outlining issues in credit programmes and domestic water schemes relevant to both the EC and NGOs.