| Project Detail |
Project Name
Supporting the Adoption of Digital Technologies and Fostering Innovation in Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Project Number
55255-004
Country / Economy
Cambodia
Project Status
Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
Technical Assistance
The technical assistance (TA) will support the Kingdom of Cambodia in building resilience within, and improving the competitiveness of the countrys private sector by enhancing the capacity of state institutions to support adoption of digital technologies and to foster innovation and diversification in micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), where women entrepreneurs and workers are traditionally prevalent.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
The TA will support the Government of Cambodias Techo Startup Center (TSC) to develop the necessary skills and institutional capacity to formulate and implement initiatives to support the digitalization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in priority sectors -tourism and food processing- and in growth poles in key provinces.
Impact
The enabling environment for MSMEs in Cambodia is improved, contributing to economic growth and higher-quality job creation (Pentagonal Strategy Phase 1, 20242028) (OP1.2.1)
Outcome
Institutional capacity to support MSMEs productivity, innovation, and competitiveness is enhanced.
Outputs
Output 1: Institutional capacity of TSC to act as a one-stop shop to support MSMEs in the digitalization of their businesses enhanced.
Output 2: MSME awareness of the benefits of digitalization and support available increased.
Output 3: MSME access to digital solutions improved.
Output 4: Digital diagnostics of MSMEs undertaken and digital investment plans prepared |
