In Cambodia, SMEs contribute 58% of GDP and account for around 70% of job creation, making them a powerful vehicle for inclusive economic growth. (NBC) Yet people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to workforce participation, particularly in accessing meaningful and sustainable employment.

As a former policymaker, I understand the importance of connecting social innovation with national economic priorities. Cookies 4 All works closely with Cambodia's Ministry of Economy and Finance to gain institutional support, strengthen its sustainability, and align its activities with the country's broader economic development goals.

2025 — Current Designing Business for Social Inclusion

Solution

Cookies 4 All responds to this gap by creating employment opportunities for older adults and people with disabilities, turning a small business into a pathway toward dignity, economic independence, and social inclusion. The initiative demonstrates how businesses can go beyond creating economic value — they can intentionally design opportunities that bring excluded communities into the economy.

Solution

Inclusive employment · Economic empowerment · Decent work · Social inclusion · Social innovation · Policy alignment