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[来源: CIR] [分类提示: NEWS] 标题: World Bank Approves $150 Million First Phase of Cambodia Connectivity Program to Boost Trade, Jobs and Growth Cambodia Investment Review World Bank Group has approved the first $150 million phase of a wider $300 million financing program aimed at improving Cambodia’s transport links, trade logistics and regional connectivity, in a move expected to support jobs, lower transport costs and attract new private investment. The funding, approved by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors on April 27, forms the opening stage of the Cambodia Regional Connectivity Improvement (CRCI) Program, a long-term initiative backed by the World Bank’s International Development Association. Read More: Cambodia 2026 Growth Outlook of 4.3% In Line With Regional Peers and Well Above Global Average of 2.6%, World Bank Says Officials said the program will focus on upgrading key sections of the Asian Highway 21 corridor, a strategic transport route linking Cambodia with Vietnam while connecting northeastern provinces to domestic markets and wider regional supply chains. The World Bank said weak transport resilience and logistics bottlenecks continue to limit Cambodia’s competitiveness, trade efficiency and economic integration. By improving roads and strengthening logistics management systems, the project aims to benefit more than 1.6 million people, including businesses, transport users and communities living along the corridor. Focus on Road Upgrades and Logistics Capacity The first phase wil