Survey of the Factors Affecting Women's Income in IFAD Poverty Alleviation Project in Cambodia

摘要

Cambodia is a country which with a vast territory but along with a sparse population, its residents should benefit from this. But on the contrary, the reality is that most people in Cambodia still live on the edge of poverty, which is partly due to the low income of women. Female labor accounts for a large proportion of rural areas in Cambodia, but their efforts are usually not recognized, which leads to lower incomes of women. This survey made poverty alleviation project in Prey Veng province as a case, analyzed the factors impact female income in Cambodia. According to the survey, there are two key factors that affect women's income levels, education and family size.