Small and Medium Enterprises and Regulatory and Business Environments in Cambodia

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Pornchai Wisuttisak
Nisit Panthamit

Abstract

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important driver for a rapid economic growth in Cambodia. SMEs are expanding in various economic sectors. Nevertheless, with progressive economic development, SMEs in Cambodia still face obstacles over regulatory frameworks and business conditions. This paper thus aims to study the challenges over regulatory frameworks and economic condition for SMEs in Cambodia. The paper would also provide some suggestion to the challenges on regulatory and business conditions for SMEs. The paper is based on information from documentary research and in-depth interview from experts in Cambodia. The paper is divided into four parts. The first part discusses overview of economic condition and SMEs in Cambodia. The second part focuses on current regulatory and business environments for SMEs. The third part explores potential regulatory and business challenges for SMEs in Cambodia. The last part provides conclusion and recommendation regarding to SMEs development in Cambodia.


Keywords: Small and Medium Enterprises; Regulation; Business Condition; Cambodia


Australian Academy of Business and Economics Review, vol 4, issue 4, October 2018, pp 234-241

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