State public land
State public land has a public interest value or provides a public service. The land is inalienable, although it can be leased for limited uses that do not alter or damage its public value. State public land should only be reclassified if the land no ...
Extractive industries policy and administration
Cambodia’s extractive industries have traditionally operated on a small scale, mostly mining construction materials, gold or gemstones. While commercial production of minerals or oil has yet to begin on a large scale – these products made up just 0.1% of the country’s exports in 20161 – ...
National Open Data Conference concludes: Paving the way for an inclusive future
The National Open Data Conference in Cambodia ended on 27 March 2024, with the dedication to expanding the open data network, fostering collaboration, and pushing for accessibility of government data for better public services, education, and sustainability development in the future. The last day of ...
Jubilation as Pair Acquitted of Union Leader’s Assassination
Born Samnang and Sok Sam Oeun, the men wrongfully sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2004 murder of Free Trade Union (FTU) leader Chea Vichea, were exonerated Wednesday by the Supreme Court of the crime. Responding to the acquittal, Chea Vichea’s brother, Chea Mony, ...
Khy Sovuthy
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/jubilation-as-pair-acquitted-of-union-leaders-assassination-43396/
Cambodia Delays US Military Aid
Cambodia postponed U.S.-backed military assistance programs immediately after the July 28 national election, officials of both countries confirmed Tuesday, in a move that analysts said reflects a strain in relations after years of strengthening military ties. The U.S. has in recent years expanded training and other ...
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cambodia-delays-us-military-assistance-39509/
Open Development Cambodia published Mine/ERW casualties (2005-2013) dataset
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has published a new online resource detailing on locations of casualties caused by explosive remnants of war (ERW) and mines from 2005 to 2013 across Cambodia in both Khmer and English. Together with the website’s map explorer tool, we provide the ...
Open Development Cambodia updates a number of topic pages under the landing page of “Environment and natural resources” and “Land”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has recently updated three existing topics under the landing page of the Environment and natural resources and Land. Those topics are “Environmental impact assessments“, “Overview of policy and legal framework” and “Special economic zones“.With the content updating, the public now not ...
Joint statement: Media and civil society groups deeply disturbed by government’s decision to revoke VOD’s media license and the sexual harassment of a female reporter
On 13 February 2023, 93 Media and Civil Society OrganizatiOns (CSOs) released a joint statement to express their deeply disturbed by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s order to revoke the license of Voice of Democracy (VOD), and also cOndemn the recent sexual harassment and intimidatiOn of ...
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)
Ministry of Commerce
In 1996, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) was established by law. Its organization and functioning is defined by a sub-decree of the Royal Government of Cambodia. After a nomination of the Prime Minister’s candidate and the vote of confidence on the cabinet by the National ...
The second cluster convention
The second cluster convention was held on 19 December 2022, at the FHI 360 Office in Phnom Penh, with 25 participants (06 females). The convention brought together the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), the Ministry of Interior (MoI), civil society organizations ...
Gemstone mining
There is no large-scale industrial mining of gems in Cambodia, and few full-time miners. Most people involved in looking for gemstones fit it around other work – typically farm work – and mostly do it without licenses. As with artisanal mining, miners are often very ...
Land tenure and land titling funding
World Bank Headquarters, 2013: World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings. Photo by Simone D. McCourte, World Bank, taken on 16 April 2013. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Funding data on development and assistance to land tenure and titling issues presents an incomplete and conflicting picture. Though various sources exist ...
Afar but not apart, ICT as the solutions to work and communicate from home!
Obviously, COVID-19 has forced many people’s lives to a certain degree as the fear of its spreading compels the government to take strict measures and fellow citizens are advised to abide by. At ODC, working from home appears to be an alternative and Information and ...
Advancing Internet Governance in Cambodia: Highlights from IGF 2023
The ODC team is excited to share highlights from the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023, where Open Development Cambodia’s team members (ODC), and advisory committee members of the Youth Internet Governance Forum Cambodia 2023 were in attendance. This significant event took place at Kyoto International ...
Data Literacy Training: A training in August was successfully held for Civil Society Organizations
From 30 August to 02 September 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) continued its work to promote Data Literacy for the Innovations in Social Accountability Project (ISAC). Fifteen members of civil society organizations joined a four-day training held at Diakonia Center.Following ODC’s May Data Literacy training, ...
Open Data Day 2022: The role of open data in digital government
On 5 March 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in collaboratiOn with the Institute of Digital Governance of the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT), was delighted to host the Open Data Day 2022 at CADT in Phnom Penh. This is the 8th cOnsecutive year that ...
Stockholm Internet Forum 2023 (SIF23)
Digital technologies offer both unprecedented opportunities and challenges in light of the ever-evolving digital landscape. While there is tremendous potential for positive transformations, it is essential to acknowledge that the misuse of the internet can contribute to divisions, insecurity, human rights violations, and inequality. Given ...
Kobo Toolbox training for ISAC partners
On 03 November 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team joined a Kobo Toolbox training facilitated by Internews for the InnovatiOns for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) program. The training aimed to address technical training skills identified by local civil society program partners. In late 2021 ...
Small and medium enterprises SME
Small and medium enterprises (SME) have long been considered a vital driver to economic growth for developing economies. SMEs stimulate job creation throughout the country. Migration of employment to neighboring countries and the unemployment rate has significantly decreased due to a rising number of SMEs, ...
Battle Over CamKo City Now in Court
A South Korean government agency and Korean investors in CamKo City are locked in an ownership dispute at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court over the half-built residential development project in Russei Keo district, according to court documents obtained yesterday. Following the collapse of the Busan Savings ...