Developing a Policy Landscape in Cambodia to Combat Harmful Alcohol Consumption
Developing a Policy Landscape in Cambodia to Combat Harmful Alcohol Consumption
The Asian Vision Institute, in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute, is pleased to release the white paper "Developing a Policy Landscape in Cambodia to Combat Harmful Alcohol Consumption." This publication provides the most thorough analysis to date of Cambodia's alcohol market, consumption patterns, and policy gaps. Based on national survey data from over 1,300 adults across nine provinces, insights from a March 2025 multi-stakeholder dialogue in Phnom Penh, and experts' perspectives, the report identifies key challenges including public misconceptions about alcohol, underage drinking, and drink-driving. It also highlights progress in advertising regulations and draft legislation on legal purchasing age, alongside the critical need for national drinking guidelines based on a standardized "standard drink" measurement.
