Analysis of Institutional Capacity of National Social Protection Policy Framework

Mr. Narith POR

Cambodians are still vulnerable. To reverse those conditions, National Social Protection Strategy (N.S.P.S) was developed for the poor and vulnerable people to promote their livelihoods. Royal Government of Cambodia (R.G.C) has paid attention on social assistances. In strategic plans, it highlights on strengthening, and developing social security in collective way, consistent and effectively. With these issues, the government establish national social protection policy framework in order to help all people in particular poor and vulnerable people (M.o.E.F, 2017, p.1). The research aims at reviewing an institutional capacity of government institutions in charge of National Social Protection Framework (N.S.P.P.F) toward its goal achievement” The Department for International Development (D.E.F.I.D) capacity approach is proposed to framework for this institution of government toward its goal achievement. The D.E.F.I.D (2003) cited in Kay & Franks (2003) identifies thee approach for assessing capacities in three level. The strengths and the weakness of the seven points were identified. Those included Overview of N.S.P.P.F, financial resources, relationship with others, policies and systems, strategies, structures and technical skills and competencies. It was concluded that limitation of budget, lack of data and guideline for implementing the frameworks. Recommendations were identification of People with Disability (P.W.D) data, people close to the poverty line, inclusion of P.W.D, increase in budget and budget decentralization.