The database is designed to capture the lifecycle of development projects funded by the SPD. Key functionalities include:
Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Overview of Cambodia’s Sub-National Data Infrastructure
First, let’s look at the root domain. NCDD stands for the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development (formerly the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development and Local Governance). This is the primary government body responsible for decentralizing power, strengthening local administrations (provinces, districts, communes), and improving public service delivery across Cambodia. db.ncdd.gov.kh spd
Their main website (ncdd.gov.kh) provides policies, laws, and guidelines. However, the db subdomain points to a database—specifically, a data portal.
The platform acts as a communication bridge between the central government and the periphery. It standardizes reporting formats, meaning every Commune uses the same metrics to report progress, making aggregation at the national level feasible and accurate. The database is designed to capture the lifecycle
Before a tender is issued, the sub-national administration must publish an annual procurement plan. This section allows businesses to forecast upcoming opportunities for the fiscal year.
If you want, I can:
To ensure fairness, the system automatically publishes the minutes of bid openings, showing the names of all bidders and their proposed prices.
The SPD is not just a database; it is a pillar of the Decentralization and De-concentration (D&D) reform. By shifting both responsibilities and resources to sub-national administrations, the government requires robust oversight. The SPD provides that oversight by making every riyal spent by a district governor visible to the public. To ensure fairness, the system automatically publishes the
For international donors (such as the World Bank, UNDP, and ADB), the existence of a functional SPD is often a prerequisite for direct budget support to provinces. It reassures taxpayers that funds for schools, rural roads, and clean water are procured via fair competition.