Cambodia
Capital
City: Phenom Penh
Population: 15M
GDP (nominal) 2012
- Total US$14,2B
- Per capita US$931
GDP: (PPP)
2008
- Total US$36B
- Per capita US$2.4K
Corruption
Perceptions Index (2012): 22
Rank: 157th
Currency:
Riel (KHR)
Dominant
Religion: Buddhism
Official Language:
Khmer
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Background:
Cambodia has had a history of greatness and tragedy. The Angkor Empire extended over much of the Southeast Asia
region reaching its high point between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Today, most ethnic Cambodians refer to themselves as Khmer
people.
The country experienced a long period of decline and eventually came under control of
France in
1863 and helped the country to progress. After Japanese invasion
during the Second World Ward, Cambodia gained independence from France in 1953.
The Khmer Rouge seized control of the country in 1975 and implemented
fanatical control of the population that resulted in the death of upwards of 2
million Cambodians (about 25% of the population) through various horrific means. With much
difficulty, the Khmer Rouge was eventually displaced and UN-sponsored
elections began in 1993. Today, the country has become a major tourist
destination and seems on its way toward strong economic and political
achievement.
Appraisal
of Management Talent
Available
Types:
Cambodia
is a newly emerging country and has not yet attracted many
international companies to setup operations. As a result,
experienced managers with international company experience are in short supply and expatriate
managers are usually required.
Education
Standards:
There
is a small supply of managers with international schooling.
Candidate
Experience:
There
are few organizations in Cambodia that have served as training
grounds for local managers to develop internationally recognized skills.
There are a small number of returnees who some say are worth their
weight in gold but not enough to meet demand. Most international companies need to
relocate expatriate managers in order to participate effectively
in this country.
Career
Stability:
Despite
its remarkable recent progress, Cambodia is still a small market with
few job opportunities. As a result, career stability is
relatively good compared to (say) Vietnam which is a larger market and
further ahead in development. International managers who can find
suitable local managers can usually expect to retain them. This
happy situation could change in the not-too-distant future as Cambodia
advances quickly.
Language
Skills:
There
are a small number of people who speak French and English in
Cambodia.
Compensation:
Given
that there are few management talent available capable of
performing at international standards, the cost of the few who are
available is higher than would be expected. Most
organizations relocate expatriates to Cambodia for management
positions.
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