Does Cambodia have property rights?

The Cambodian Constitution stipulates that all persons, individually or collectively, have the right to land ownership, so long as it is not in conflict with public interests. All Khmer legal entities and citizens of Khmer nationality have the right to own land.

When was the last reform of the land tenure system in Cambodia?

Post 1989 (1989-present): By 1989 the inappropriateness of collectivization and the centrally-planned economic system for Cambodian conditions was fully recognized. The government began reforming the economy towards a free-market system.

Why did Cambodia create the new Land Law 2001 to replace the old Land Law 1992 )?

Land Law was first promulgated in 1992 and was amended in August 2001 (2001 Land Law). The 2001 Amendment to the Land Law especially aims to determine the regime of ownership for immovable properties in Cambodia for the purpose of guaranteeing the rights of ownership and other rights related to immovable properties.

How is the land used in Cambodia?

Agriculture is the main occupation for over 40 percent of Cambodians,6 but many more live in rural areas and rely on agriculture in one way or another. Rice production depends on the availability of arable land and irrigation systems.

When was private property rights established in Cambodia?

Rights in private property were established formally in the 1993 Constitution, but the framework governing those rights was not created until the passage of the 2001 Land Law.

What kind of land law does Cambodia have?

Under both the Cambodian Constitution and Land Law of 2001, the state has the responsibility to protect the right to private ownership.

What are the rights of women in Cambodia?

The land rights held by Cambodian women are often highly insecure. Cultural norms and practices often marginalize women within their marriages and households and many women lack awareness of their rights as joint owners of family land or family members with rights of inheritance.

When did land registration and titling start in Cambodia?

Land registration and titling under Order 01 commenced in June 2012, and by December 2014 the program issued 610,000 titles. Land registration is primarily conducted under the Land Administration Sub-sector Program (LASSP) of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.