Most investment opportunities lie in tourism, agriculture, and consumption goods. Due to political instability, insecurity and widespread corruption, foreign investment remains at a very low level. The Asian Development Bank and World Bank fund numerous projects in Cambodia. Eximbank financing is not currently available. Cambodia currently has no developed capital markets.
Foreign firms have little difficulty obtaining credit.
Economic Sector Needs Power generation Repair of generating facilities, extension of distribution system, and construction of generating plants. Imports petroleum products. The Cambodian Government also intends to deregulate the electricity sector and allow greater private sector participation, particularly in the under-served provinces. The lack of private, outside financing in Cambodia makes investment in large projects difficult, unless the project is supported by international development agencies. One U.S. company, however, has contracted to build a 60MW thermal plant in Phnom Penh with private financing, and U.S. manufacturers are represented in numerous small and interim power facilities in the provinces.