Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase 2 (ACCESS 2)

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21Oct-25

Ensuring Social Service Budgeting for GEDSI Integration at the Sub-National Level

Kampong Speu, October 9, 2025: The Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC), with support from ACCESS 2, organised a critical consultative meeting focused on strengthening the integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles into the sub-national investment programs. Chaired by Her Excellency Kea Sophou, Deputy Provincial Governor and Co-Chair of the PCC, the meeting brought together 43 participants (22 female), including key provincial departments, district authorities from six target districts, and representatives from Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs). The primary objectives...
17Sep-25

ACCESS 2 supports sub-national administration to enhance local ownership through increased allocation of social budget to support survivors of GBV and persons with disabilities.

Recently, the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) supported the Provincial Coordination Committees (PCCs) in conducting a follow-up meeting in Kampong Cham and Ratanakiri Province. The meeting aimed to provide hands-on coaching and support to district and commune officials on mainstreaming Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into their subnational investment programs with increased of subnational funding allocation to social service budget. Meeting Objectives: The primary objectives of the meeting were to: Assess Progress: Evaluate...