The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to support stronger collaboration with sub-national administrations to ensure essential services are inclusive, high quality, and accessible for all, including persons with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), and Indigenous communities.
In August and early September 2026, ACCESS 2 partnered with the Provincial Administrations of Ratanakiri, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap, and Kampong Speu to convene Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) meetings. The meetings brought together PCC members, including Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and Indigenous organisations, Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), and the ACCESS 2 team to review progress, discuss challenges and lessons learned, and endorse Provincial Joint Work Plans for July 2026 to June 2027.
As part of the meetings, participants conducted field visits to GBV and Disability Inclusion initiatives, providing an opportunity to observe progress first-hand, identify remaining challenges, and explore ways to strengthen service delivery.
Driving Sustainability and Inclusion
Discussions focused on strengthening sustainability, disability inclusion, and the integration of social services into sub-national planning and budgeting processes during Year 4 of ACCESS 2. Participants emphasised the importance of continued collaboration among provincial departments, OPDs, SIPs, and local authorities to ensure inclusive and sustainable outcomes for persons with disabilities, GBV survivors, and other vulnerable groups.
Voices from Co-Chairs
Ratanakiri
H.E Nhean Tith Chenda, Deputy Provincial Governor and PCC Co-Chair, highlighted the growing capacity of provincial stakeholders to lead development initiatives with reduced external support and encouraged continued collaboration to deliver sustainable outcomes.
Kampong Cham
Ms Ngork Chariya, Deputy Director of the Provincial Administration and Acting PCC Co-Chair, expressed appreciation to the Australian Government for its ongoing support through ACCESS 2.
“Strong coordination and active participation are essential to strengthening inclusive and quality social services for vulnerable groups in Kampong Cham. I encourage all stakeholders to work together and turn our commitments into meaningful action for those most in need.”
Siem Reap
H.E Mony Raingsey, Deputy Provincial Governor and PCC Co-Chair, called for the continued participation of OPDs and women’s organisations throughout planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
Kampong Speu
H.E Kea Sophou, Deputy Provincial Governor and PCC Co-Chair, acknowledged implementation challenges while highlighting the strong results achieved through partnership and collaboration.
Sophia Cason, ACCESS 2 Team Leader, highlighted the importance of strengthening local ownership and integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) priorities into provincial, district, and commune investment planning processes to ensure sustainability beyond the program.
Looking Ahead
At the conclusion of the meetings, PCC Co-Chairs endorsed the Provincial Joint Work Plans for 2026-2027, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening local ownership, building institutional capacity, and sustaining ACCESS 2 outcomes beyond the life of the program. Together, provincial administrations, development partners, OPDs, Indigenous organisations, and local stakeholders will continue working towards more inclusive and accessible services for Cambodia’s most vulnerable communities.
