Top Posts
Study shows climate change could make ‘droughts’ for...
Pakistan demands collective response in climate change fight
AfDB sets aside $40m to drive AGIA green...
Report: African cities move to address carbon-neutral development
Niger govt bans tree cutting, establishes agency to...
HEDA asks senate to hold IOCs accountable for...
FG issues flood alert for in 29 states,...
Lagos State Govt reassures residents over flash floods
NGO empowers women on climate resilience in Kaduna
Brazil launches COP30 accommodation platform after pressure from...
EcoNai Newsroom
  • Newsround
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • World
World

Anti-inflation, flood-relief cash help Cambodian govt plans

by Matthew Atungwu December 5, 2022
written by Matthew Atungwu December 5, 2022
519

The Cambodia government is set to roll out a new dual cash transfer programme intended for poor households recently affected by floods and those most vulnerable to inflationary pressures.

According to a directive signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen on December 3, those most at risk of inflation, as determined by the Ministry of Planning, will receive cash assistance under this scheme three times.

Those in Phnom Penh will receive 99,900 riels ($25), with each household member getting an additional 28,000 riel depending on family size. Those in urban areas will be given 87,300 riels, with each household member provided an additional 24,000 riel. Those in rural areas will receive 81,300 riels, with each household member getting an additional 20,000 riel.

According to reports, the programme will expire after payments are made three times. While the first payment will be made on December 10 this year; the second on April 10; and the third on July 10.

Flood-affected households in Phnom Penh and 15 provinces will receive 80,000 riels, with each member getting an additional 16,000 riel. The directive details that one child aged 0-5 gets 16,000 riels, as does one disabled person and one elderly person over the age of 60.

Read also: Flood isolates Lyantonde, displaces families

The cash transfer scheme for flood-affected households will be implemented once a month for three months starting this December.

Eligible families affected by floods and who have already been identified and verified in their communes are advised to go get their payments in the second week of December and again in January and February next year at their nearest Wing Bank agent.

The programme is designed in light of heavy flooding in Phnom Penh and the provinces of Kandal, Takeo, Pursat, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Kratie, Kampong Chhnang, Prey Veng, Kampot, Svay Rieng and Oddar Meanchey provinces.

Am Sam Ath, deputy director for monitoring at rights group LICADHO, said he supports the cash transfer programmes in principle, but that more should be done to ensure they are administered transparently and without any discrimination involved.

“When people suffer similarly, they must receive the same payment, because they are also Cambodian people and they live under the same roof with the same government, regardless of their political affiliations,” he said.

Hun Sen indicated that in response to the prolonged crisis of inflation, the government would continue with its policy of targeting at-risk families across the country for cash payouts.

Story was adapted from Asian News.

Anti-inflationCambodiaFundGovernmenetInflation
0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
admineconai

previous post
Flood isolates Lyantonde, displaces families
next post
Group builds toilets with waste plastic bottles to tackle pollution, open defecation

Related Posts

Study shows climate change could make ‘droughts’ for...

August 18, 2025

Pakistan demands collective response in climate change fight

August 18, 2025

Brazil launches COP30 accommodation platform after pressure from...

August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s deadly floods worsened by global warming: study

August 7, 2025

Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas...

August 7, 2025

New study shows climate change cancelling major events

August 4, 2025

ICJ says countries to be held accountable for...

August 4, 2025

Report shows PR firm working for Shell wins...

July 30, 2025

Study shows climate change could make ‘droughts’ for...

July 30, 2025

UN agency says deadly floods show need for...

July 22, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Newsletter

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Bloglovin
  • Vimeo

@2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by Eco-Nai+

EcoNai Newsroom
  • Newsround
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • World