Environmental data and strategic environmental assessment (SEA)
Phnom Penh, 03rd November 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) hosted a Technical Workshop on Environmental Data and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). This workshop was supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through Family Health International (FHI 360) under Cluster Anchor Grant from
Announcement of the Ministry of Education on E-learning to assist student's education
On 13 March 2020, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport released a press release on online learning (E-Learning) to support students in grades 9 and 12 suspended studies at public and private schools in Siem Reap city, Siem Reap province to prevent the spread
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
UN: Record-breaking 60 million forcibly displaced worldwide
The U.N. refugee agency warns the number of people forcibly displaced from their homes is likely to exceed 60 million in 2015.The UNHCR has released its Mid-Year Trends 2015 report covering global forced displacement during the first six months of this year.
Lisa Schlein
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/record-breaking-60-million-forcibly-displaced-in-the-world/3109147.html
Announcement: Prakas on determine categories of job and ban foreign nationals from self-employment
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (August 28, 2019) issues an order to classify the jobs’ listing and to bar foreign nationals from self-employment. The legal document, which issued with number 360/19 and dated on 28 August 2019, categories the types of job that
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Announcement on the temporary suspension of all KTV and cinema across the country for the 2nd time
On 08 November 2020, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement on the suspension of KTV and movie theaters across the country in the context of the global epidemic of COVID-19. The Royal of Government of Cambodia used to take the same measurement once on
Ministry of Health
Open Development Cambodia publishes Forest Policy and Administration page
Open Development Cambodia has published new topic page of Forest Policy and Administration.Please click here to access topic page of Forest Policy and Administration.
Japan-Cambodia cultural festival begins tonight
During the 10th annual Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival, the focus will be on the “kizuna,” or bond in Japanese, between the two countries.
The opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m. tonight, and the festival runs until Sunday evening. Admission is free, and more than 10,000 people are
Emily Wilkins
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/japan-cambodia-cultural-festival-begins-tonight-52722/
Cambodia earns nearly $36M from Angkor, Koh Ker, and Chong Khneas ticket sales in first 10 months of 2024
Cambodia generated nearly $36 million from ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park, Koh Ker, and Chong Khneas Tourism Port in the first ten months of 2024, according to a press release issued by Angkor Enterprise on November 1, 2024.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585244/cambodia-earns-nearly-36m-from-angkor-koh-ker-and-chong-khneas-ticket-sales-in-first-10-months-of-2024/
Civil society’s participation in the draft Land Law dialogue for land rights protection
The Cambodian government has drafted an entirely new Land Law (the draft law), more than 20 years after the promulgation of the 2001 Land Law. Acknowledging the importance of participation from civil society, local communities, and indigenous peoples (IPs), Open Development Cambodia (ODC) formally sought
ODC contributed to the digital transformation in multilingual education
Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) collaborated with the Special Education Department (SED) of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) to organize a launching workshop on “Digital Educational Resources in Indigenous Languages for Primary School Students” under the project “Digital Educational Resources in Indigenous
Brokers nabbed at airport
Four brokers accused of duping 19 victims out of thousands of dollars for non-existent jobs in South Korea were arrested at Phnom Penh International Airport on Saturday.
Keo Thea, chief of Phnom Penh’s anti-human trafficking and juvenile protection department, said Por Sen Chey district police arrested
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012080657832/National-news/brokers-nabbed-at-airport.html
Inclusion of the ODC Website in the U.S. Library of Congress Web Archives
Shapshot of the U.S. Libary of Congress E-mailOn July 24, 2013, the ODC Team received a surprise e-mail from the United States Library of Congress:“The United States Library of Congress has selected your website for inclusion in the Library’s historic collection of Internet materials related
Chinese construction depot opens in Kandal
A Chinese-owned depot for furniture and construction materials officially open yesterday in Kandal province, 20 kilometres from downtown Phnom Penh.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50503746/chinese-construction-depot-opens-in-kandal/
Cambodia Factories Grapple With Issue of Underage Workers
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia—In this quiet beach town, Lim Loeung says she spends up to 80 hours a week gluing soles onto shoes at a factory that does work for companies including Japanese sneaker-maker Asics Corp. 7936.TO +0.95% The factory believes Ms. Lim is at least 18
Kate O' Keeffe
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303799404579287353595133592
Government planning massive memorial to Hun Sen’s legacy
Prime Minister Hun Sen has formed a 20-person committee to plan a sprawling memorial in Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changva district to ensure that his legacy is preserved for generations to come, according to a government order and officials on the committee.
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/government-planning-massive-memorial-to-hun-sens-legacy-78282/
Socio-economic survey shows Cambodia’s balanced sex ratio
The Cambodia Socio-Economic Survey 2014 has revealed the balanced sex ratio in the country, according to the state news agency-AKP.
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/socio-economic-survey-shows-cambodia%E2%80%99s-balanced-sex-ratio-9023
New Phnom Penh land master plan passed
The Council of Ministers yesterday approved a sweeping new master plan for managing urban development in Phnom Penh over the next 20 years, according to a statement from the cabinet, although it was scant on specifics.
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/new-phnom-penh-land-master-plan-passed-102872/
Activist makes ‘soft’ bid for pardon by congratulating Hun Sen on anniversary
Jailed ex-opposition figure Meach Sovannara has written a letter congratulating Prime Minister Hun Sen on his recent wedding anniversary in an apparent bid to secure a reduction in his 20-year prison term.
Niem Chheng and Erin Handley
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/activist-makes-soft-bid-pardon-congratulating-hun-sen-anniversary
Phnom Penh signs city lights contract with French company
Phnom Penh City Hall had signed a contract with the French company Citelum on Monday to broaden and modernise its public lighting system over the course of a 20-year agreement, the French embassy announced yesterday.
