Forest cover 2015 - Present
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According to the report on CAmbodiA Forest Cover 2018 issued on December 2020 by the Ministry of Environment (MoE),1 CAmbodiA hAs conducted eight nAtionAl forest Assessments in 1958/65, 1992/93, 1996/97, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, And 2018. The forest cover Assessment from 1958-1965 hAs not <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/profiles/forest-cover/forest-cover-2015-present/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Responsible business in Cambodia
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Given that most business models are profit-driven, the need for accountable and responsible businesses plays a significant role in minimizing its adverse effects on the environment and society contributing to sustainable development. Based on this basis, the concept of conducting business responsibly goes beyond profit <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/responsible-business-in-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ms. SIN Kim Sean
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Ms. SIN Kim Sean is the Deputy Chief of Party and Grants Manager in the East-West Management Institute’s Program on Cambodian Civil Society Strengthening (CCSS). She is a lawyer, an arbitrator in labor field for arbitration Council and arbitrator in commercial field for Cambodia’s National <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/ms-sin-kim-sean/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Katherine L. Hart
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Texas Wesleyan School of LawLegal Research Intern, Jun – Jul 2013Katherine was a graduate student from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Katherine spent her summer in 2013 with ODC, during which she completed a briefing paper on the Cambodian health sector. Currently, Katherine is <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/katherine-l-hart/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Mr. BUN Tharum
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Mr. BUN Tharum is currently a communications lead at InSTEDD iLab Southeast asia, a locally run innovation lab focused on the sustainable design and development of technologies for social good. a blogger and self-claimed digital diplomat in Cambodia since 2004, Tharum initiated the first technology <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/mr-bun-tharum/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Prey Lang protection
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Prey lang protection East West Management Institute (EWMI) worked alongside communities since 2007. They began resourcing activities and forest community members across the forest. They supported the Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) for several years.Supporting Forests and Biodiversity (SFB) in Cambodia (November 2012 to November 2016) <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/?wp-feature-box=prey-lang-protection ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Mr. John WEEKS
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Mr. John WEEKS is an IT/open source enthusiast and educator. He has facilitated numerous socially responsible IT projects in Southeast asia via House32 Web Design, and is currently managing Open-Comics.net. References1. Rainforest Rescue. “Cambodia: Our rainforest needs protection.” accessed 1 November 2016. https://www.rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/907/cambodia-our-rainforest-needs-protection2. May Titthara. “Prey <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/mr-john-weeks/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia
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The first outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in China in late 2019 and on 30 January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).9 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global economy and the growing crisis <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/socio-economic-impact-of-covid-19-on-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Budget and public procurement
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National budget on uptrendIn the last three years, Cambodia’s national budget has seen significant growth of around US$ 1.6 billion, from US$ 3.4 billion in 2014108 to US$ 5 billion in 2017.109 This is an average annual increase of almost 14%. The increase can be <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/access-to-public-service/budget-and-public-procurement/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Public revenues from extractive industries
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Extractive industries include mining and mineral sectors, natural gas and oil exploration, petroleum refineries, and quarrying for construction resources such as sand, stone, and gravel. Cambodia’s extractive resources have gone largely untapped, while these resources are geographically identifiable.The government considers extractive industries a potentially important <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/public-revenues-from-extractive-industries/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
LOCH Kalyan
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Data Research and GIS SpecialistKalyan is a data research and GIS specialist at Open Development Cambodia (ODC). He used to work for ODC since it was firstly established in 2011 until 2015. Later he led GIS technical project of GPS navigation in a private sector. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/loch-kalyan/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Civil status
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Cambodia has one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in Southeast asia, with a population of approximately 16 million in 2019.148 according to the World Bank, the country’s birth rate per 1,000 people decreased slightly, from 25.5 in 2010 to 22.4 in 2018.149 With economic growth <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/access-to-public-service/civil-status/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Foreign investment in Cambodia
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The profile page was published: 12 January 2022What is foreign investment?Foreign investment refers to the investment by a foreign investor, allowing extensive ownership to the investor in domestic companies or assets of another country. It also allows the investor to have an active role in <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/foreign-investment-in-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Forest cover (1973-2014)
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N.B. After receiving feedbAck from Forestry AdministrAtion And other orgAnizAtions, ODC hAs updAted the dAtA on this pAge And included forest cover 2014, Adopting the methodology outlined in the notes thAt you cAn reAd here. PleAse contAct us if you hAve Any questions About these <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/profiles/forest-cover/forest-cover-1973-2014/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Health services and centers
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“Citizens’ health is guaranteed. The state is taking care of disease prevention and cure. The poor are entitled to get access to health checks without any payment, at any public health center, infirmary and maternity center.The State shall organize and establish infirmaries and maternity centers.”178// <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/access-to-public-service/health-services-and-centers/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) information toolkit
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RationalIn 2018, the total number of registered Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was 155,745. More than 90 percent of registered firms in Cambodia are SMEs. However, despite being vital to the socio-economy, 95 percent are not registered yet. By 2025, 80% and 95% of small and <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/profiles/small-and-medium-enterprises-smes-information-toolkit/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Mr. Ian RAMAGE
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Mr. Ian RaMaGE is the founder and director of angkor Research and Consulting. With a Master of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wollongong, New South Wales, he previously worked as a psychologist in juvenile detention centers in australia and, as a consultant, <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/p_profile/mr-ian-ramage/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
What is Prey Lang?
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Situated across the provinces of Kratie, Preah Vihear, Steung Treng and Kampong Thom, Prey Lang forest contains 8 types of distinctive habitats as well as several landforms and over 400 animal species in which 17 species are endangered animals and plants. It is home to <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/?wp-feature-box=what-is-prey-lang-resource-extraction ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>