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In Cambodia, women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles within legislative and executive bodies. Only 10.7% of ministerial positions are held by women, with no women in senior ministerial roles. Women’s leadership is crucial to inclusive decision-making, and their underrepresentation limits diverse perspectives in infrastructure governance.
In response, Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), in collaboration with P4I, has taken meaningful steps to support women leaders in the infrastructure sector. This partnership, including work with MPWT’s Techo Sen Institute (TSI), aims to foster both institutional and individual change towards greater gender inclusion, a key pillar of P4I’s approach to supporting infrastructure in the region.
This past week, we marked a significant milestone by celebrating the completion of the first phase of the Women in Leadership Program in Phnom Penh, Cambodia—highlighting the progress made towards empowering women in the sector.
Building Networks and Skills
The collaboration between P4I and MPWT has sought to advance gender equality and strengthen leadership through two initiatives:
At the recent closing event of the Cambodia Women Mentorship Scheme, representatives from MPWT, the Australian Embassy, P4I, the University of Melbourne, and participants gathered to reflect on the journey. The event, attended by H.E. Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, highlighted the dedication of mentors and mentees to foster women’s leadership.
Real-World Impact
A key achievement of the program has been the development and implementation of Re-entry Action Plans (REAPs) by mentees. These plans enabled participants to focus on practical projects that could directly improve processes within their workplaces. The stories shared by mentees demonstrated the tangible impact of their new skills—enhancing productivity, fostering gender equality, and improving infrastructure governance.
Looking Ahead
This mentorship program is just the beginning of ongoing efforts to enhance women’s leadership in transport. P4I remains committed to supporting Cambodia's goals for sustainable development and gender equality. Such initiatives are critical to expanding women’s roles in leadership and building a more resilient, inclusive infrastructure landscape.
The success of this initiative underscores that achieving gender equality requires intentional efforts from leadership to create opportunities for change—empowering individuals and enhancing the entire infrastructure sector for future generations.
If you are interested in partnering with us, please get in touch. Using P4I's flexible, innovative tools and diverse global expertise, we are confident we can design a response that is tailored to your needs.
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Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I)
Even before COVID-19, Southeast Asia needed an estimated USD210 billion of infrastructure investment each year to maintain growth momentum, tackle poverty and respond to climate change. The pandemic has highlighted new infrastructure challenges and increased pressure on governments to more effectively target spending.
Through P4I, Australia is partnering with the region to respond to these challenges and drive inclusive, sustainable growth.
Building connections and lasting partnerships among Australian and Southeast Asian policymakers
An extensive network of high-calibre experts to help partner governments quickly resolve pressing infrastructure challenges
Advice and technical assistance to design solutions, attract finance and enhance infrastructure governance
Bringing people and organisations together to share evidence and innovations, and devise new infrastructure solutions
Leveraging the benefits of gender and social inclusion to ensure infrastructure drives inclusive growth
Future proofing communities, economies and infrastructure assets from climate and disaster risk
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