Evolution of Cambodia's Land Property Rights System and Its Impact
Over the past century,Cambodia's land property rights system has undergone a complex evolution,moving from establishment to abolition,reform,and development.Unlike Western modern property rights theory,which emphasizes"economic efficiency as the basis for institutional change,the shifts in Cambodia's land property rights system have been primarily driven by political power dynamics,profoundly affecting its political order,economic growth model,and social development,profoundly affecting its political order,economic growth model,and social development.During the colonial period(1863-1953),French colonizers introduced the concept of private property rights,releasing land resources from feudal relations and restructuring power dynamics,which resulted in the emergence of capitalist production relations.In the post-independence era of political transitions(1953-1993),Cambodia's land system underwent frequent alterations,with unresolved colonial-era issues and exacerbated social conflicts.In the relatively stable period(1993-the present),Cambodia has implemented gradual,development-oriented land reforms aimed at consolidating political power,fostering economic growth,and promoting social stability.Throughout the reform process,Cambodia has faced multiple challenges,including historical legacies,inadequate institutional frameworks,patronage networks,and competing domestic and international interests.To tackle the challenges and enhance governance,the Cambodian government has advanced land reforms by adjusting development strategies,improving legal frameworks,and optimizing administrative measures.As a developing country long influenced by colonialism and lacking a foundation for autonomous modernization,land has always played a critical role in Cambodia's national development.Enhancing the rational design of land policies,ensuring fair distribution of land benefits,and easing intensifying land-human conflicts are essential for Cambodia's path toward sustainable development.
Land of CambodiaLand Property RightsInstitutional ChangesLand Reform
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