Cambodia’s government and private developers are teaming up to expand access to affordable housing, recognising it as a key pillar of inclusive urban growth.
During the October 2 “Unlocking Affordable Housing in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities” workshop, hosted by EuroCham Cambodia’s Real Estate & Construction Committee in Phnom Penh, participants discussed how policy reforms, financing innovations and public-private partnerships can make housing more affordable for low- and middle-income families.
Michel Cassagnes, chairman of the committee, explained that affordable housing is vital for Cambodia’s long-term social and economic stability.
“It’s not just about building homes — it’s about building stability, opportunity and inclusion,” he said.
Representing the government, Sok Sam On, deputy girector-general at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, outlined ongoing policy efforts to ensure adequate housing supply and to create an enabling regulatory environment for developers.
Eurocham chair Gabriele Faja noted that the workshop provided “a platform to establish a clear framework for building a sustainable and inclusive housing future”, adding that the discussions bridged policy with practical solutions.
“The recent ‘Unlocking Affordable Housing in Cambodia’ workshop brought together key stakeholders from government, private developers and international partners to discuss one of the nation’s most critical urban challenge,” said Faja.
The event served as a platform to establish a clear framework for building a sustainable and inclusive housing future.
“The discussions focused on practical strategies to make affordable housing a reality, with speakers and panellists highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships to bridge the gap between policy and implementation,” he said.
“They also explored innovative financing models to increase access to homeownership for the growing urban population,” he added.
EuroCham reaffirmed its commitment to supporting dialogue between the public and private sectors to promote sustainable, livable and inclusive urban development in Cambodia.
