Competitiveness and diversification in Cambodia: Challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector

This chapter looks at the extent of diversification of the Cambodian economy and developments which might erode the competitiveness of the garments sector, which has been central to export-led development over the past two decades. It looks at various measures that can be taken to improve productivity and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector, notably by promoting linkages, strengthening firms’ absorptive capacity, addressing skills shortages, enhancing trade facilitation and improving infrastructure connectivity.