National Population Policy 2016-2030: continue to improve the quality of life and well-being of the people

With the focus on ensuring a comprehensive National Population Policy, taking into account the multidisciplinary relationship of population issues and development, demographic change, and the inclusion of demographic dynamics is in the process of the Royal Government preparing the National Population Policy 2016-2020 in the following two concepts: 1/ To carry on with the principles of National Population Policy 2003, recognizing and supporting the rights of spouses and individuals to have the fundamental decision on the free and responsible number of children and contraception with access through information, education, services, and means; 2/ To demonstrate an overview of economic and social development, demographic implications for current and future development, setting out a number of orientations based upon policies and programs to be implemented by ministries and professional institutions.

The strategic goal of the National Population Policy 2016-2030 is to contribute towards the continuous improvement of the quality of life and poverty alleviation to the Cambodian people; focusing on environmentally friendly development and joint efforts to be sustainable and equitable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection within the framework of national and global development.