National Social Protection Strategy for the Poor and Vulnerable 2011​ to 2015

This strategy sets out Cambodia’s national framework for strengthening social protection for poor and vulnerable people during 2011 to 2015. It supports the Rectangular Strategy Phase II and the National Strategic Development Plan Update 2009 to 2013 by focusing on social safety nets, poverty reduction, food security, human capital development, and crisis response. The strategy aims to protect poor and vulnerable groups from poverty, hunger, shocks, and social risks, while helping them access basic needs, health care, education, employment opportunities, public works, cash or in-kind support, and social welfare services. It also identifies key vulnerable groups, including children, mothers, people affected by unemployment and food insecurity, persons with disabilities, older persons, people living with HIV/AIDS, and other groups needing special support.