--Japan-Cambodia Development--

Since the first loan was extended for the development of Prek Tonot in 1968, Japanfs Official Development Assistance (ODA), notwithstanding the interruptions during 1970f and 80f, has consistently supported Cambodia to enhance the welfare of Cambodian people.

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Especially since the Japanese Peace Keeping Operation corps was dispatched to Cambodia 1992, Japan not only has extended its diplomatic efforts for the political restoration of peace and stability, but also made available a significant portion of its ODA resources in support of the physical and social rehabilitation of the war-torn Cambodia. Our ODA accounts as much as 20 % of the total ODA inflow received by Cambodia, making Japan the biggest donor in the country.

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Being a top donor also accompanies responsibilities to contribute to achieve certain development goals. In order to keep the quality of our aid, Japan keeps close consultation with the Royal Government of Cambodia, and provides grants, technical cooperation, and yen loans in support primarily in the following areas:

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1. Development of social and economic infrastructure
2. Improvement of basic social services, including health and education
3. Promotion of agriculture and rural development
4. Human resource development.

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~http://www.kh.emb-japan.go.jp/economic/cooperation/cooperation.htm

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~http://www.kh.emb-japan.go.jp/economic/cooperation/cooperation.htm

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~http://www.cjcc.edu.kh/en/about_cjcc/about_cjcc.html

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~http://www.kh.emb-japan.go.jp/economic/cooperation/bilateral/bilateral.htm

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~http://sv2.jice.org/jds/scholarships/cambodia/index.html

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~http://japancenter.jica.go.jp/cambodia_e.html