Can Cambodia Escape the Low-Wage Trap? IMF Calls for Better Jobs, Skills and Investment Reforms
Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026
An IMF study warns that Cambodia must strengthen domestic industries, improve workforce productivity and create better jobs to sustain economic growth as it prepares to graduate from least developed country status. Without timely reforms, Cambodia risks slower growth, job losses and weaker export competitiveness, while stronger investment, governance and skills development could support long-term prosperity.
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