Kosal Nith

Research Associate @CDRI_Official. East Asia Working Group Coordinator @YSI_Commons and Research Fellow @FutureForumAsia. My opinions are my own.

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In this piece, I argue that we should create a Social Capital Hub that acts as a semi-structural approach to supporting low-income households and vulnerable groups during both shocks and normal times.

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To protect its vulnerable citizens, Cambodia should develop an informal social capital hub as the first step to creating a formal safety net, writes Kosal Nith.
https://t.co/Td7WDB5lGA

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Resources are scarce. We should not engage in activities just for pictures or to look cool.
https://t.co/4DeD7TeTuy

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@LowrieJohn While private MFIs are seeking to generate more revenue, this needs other approaches for financing rural households with a low interest rate.

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New study: “Determinants of Informal Borrowing: Evidence from Households in 11 Rural Villages in Cambodia” by Prof. Samreth and myself.

Informal credit remains an important financing source for rural Cambodian households, exposing them to exploitative interest rates.

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The findings suggest that combining financial literacy enhancement, income improvement, and finance-related community networks can promote safer and more sustainable financial inclusion in Cambodia.

#Cambodia #FinancialInclusion #DevelopmentEconomics

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Higher household income and residential land ownership reduce reliance on informal credit.

The household head’s age also has nonlinear effects: reliance on informal borrowing initially declines with age but increases again at older ages.

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🚨Super excited to announce 4th Southeast Asia Economic Research and Development Conference

📆 Date: December 3–4, 2026

🖇️ https://t.co/xVDSB3foqs

With @sattwickdb, @ysi_commons, @CDRI_Official, @heterodoxnews

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On 12 May, Prof. Fabio will discuss the global economic order and the making of a new #Europe in the context of challenges posed by the #Trump administration.

Register here if you’re interested: https://t.co/PINBppITbC
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[Call for Papers]

Climate Change and Its Impact on the Economy, Business, and Society: A Global Perspective

📅 Conference Dates: 15–17 July 2026
📍 Venue: Pondicherry University, India

- Deadline for Abstract Submission: 10 May 2026

Web: https://t.co/Z4e0irBtsc

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The capital gains tax system should be carefully considered and implemented, with many exemptions and varying tax rates for specific groups, to uphold a high standard of equity and successfully finance public goods. https://t.co/IgoWOC7I3n

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Public service delivery in #Cambodia remains slow and unequal. For those unwilling or unable to pay informal fees, the administrative system becomes a bottleneck.

https://t.co/nEjdZmOqZD

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During #COVID19, #Mekong shared common challenges show the need for sound inclusive #safetynets , #diversified economies & policies to protect #vulnerable people, concludes @cdri_cambodia book launched @AsiaPacificFdn #CIAC2026 #Myanmar, #Laos & #Vietnam https://t.co/Xx7KNZNEcb

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On 28 January, we will discuss Slavery and Capitalism with Prof. David McNally.
Please register via this link https://t.co/k66Pg3U6ar, if you are interested.

With @sattwickdb, @ysi_commons, @INETeconomics

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About personal income tax in #Cambodia

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The current salary tax system has failed to establish fair and effective revenue collection. Only 15 percent of Cambodia’s total workforce, or 1.2 million workers, are employed in the formal sector and thus required to pay monthly salary tax through their employers.

Read more: https://t.co/gnXfTwQF7D

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So happy to have received these today. @KappesSylvio

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Good morning, America. This was our most read story while you were sleeping.

Cambodia says Thailand bombed Siem Reap province, home to Angkor Wat
https://t.co/ZN85ZhzQYe