Strong growth in recent years has been driven by textiles, construction, agriculture and tourism which has attracted foreign investment and stimulated international trade. Much potential lies in the extractive industry as large oil deposits have been discovered under Cambodia's maritime territory.
Nevertheless, development remains overwhelming as more than 4 million Cambodians live on less than $1.25 per day. One of the greatest concerns is the pressure for the private sector to absorb the oncoming demographic youth bulge, particularly as many children cannot access education and remain unskilled.