Puthearath Chan

This version is not peer-reviewed. Submitted: 23 December 2025 You are already at the latest version As a member state of ASEAN and the UN, Cambodia has adopted and implemented both regional and global urban agendas, resulting in various national urban initiatives, such as clean, green, sustainable, and smart cities. These different national initiatives confused urban researchers and stakeholders in Cambodia, including implementing agencies at the provincial and district levels.

This version is not peer-reviewed. Submitted: 12 December 2025 You are already at the latest version In a rapidly urbanized world, 2.5 billion people are projected to shift from rural to urban areas by 2050, with close to 90% of this shift occurring in Africa and Asia. Likewise, in Southeast Asia, the Phnom Penh capital city of Cambodia, is rapidly urbanizing, faces significant challenges in improving the quality of life and achieving social sustainability.