The Impacts of Community-Driven Development Program in Conflict-Affected Regions

Evidence from Cambodia

Bibliographic Data

ID22240329
AuthorsJaehyun Jung (0000-0002-8263-2831, Ewha Womans University), Taejong Kim (0000-0001-8087-2092, KDI School of Public Policy and Management Sejong South Korea), Booyuel Kim (0000-0002-2991-4186, Seoul National University)
Year2024
Volume25
Issue1
Pages59-83
Publication date2024-05-10
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsian international studies review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2667-078X • E-ISSN: 2667-0836
PublisherWalter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1163/2667078x-bja10031
OpenAlexW4396832492
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited7

This study evaluates the effects of the Cambodia Rural Development Program, specifically focusing on income generation and social capital. By employing a difference- in-differences framework and propensity score matching, the study finds a statistically significant positive impact on income, primarily driven by increased engagement in regular income-generating activities. However, the study also finds that the program has a limited effect on village-level collective actions, social cohesion, and perceived safety while inadvertently discouraging financial contributions to community projects. Additionally, trust between villagers and government officials remains unchanged. Heterogeneous analyses reveal the ineffective participation of trauma-experienced subgroups, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in conflict-affected regions

Collective efficacy · Demographic economics · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Propensity score matching · Public economics · Social capital · Agricultural risk and resilience · Cambodian History and Society · Psychology · Religion, Society, and Development · Social Psychology