USAID launches Integrated Nutrition, Sanitation and Hygiene (NOURISH) project in Cambodia
A new U.S. government program, NOURISH, will combat malnutrition among Cambodian children. On September 8, Deputy Prime Minister Yim Chhayly jointly with Denise Rollins, Acting Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau for Asia, announced the launch of USAID’s five-year, $16.25 ...
Embassy of the United States
World Bank report provides new data to help ensure urban growth benefits the poor
Almost 200 million people moved to urban areas in East Asia from 2000-2010. Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Regional Vice President, emphasized that such rapid urbanization is a significant challenge for this region, so the new data released by World ...
The World Bank
USAID nutrition project to benefit mothers and young children
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced its Integrated Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation Program that will improve the livesof mothers and young children by teaching better nutrition and hygiene practices and increasing the use of latrines. The five-year, $16 million project will benefit ...
Embassy of the United States
Going offline? The threat to Cambodia’s newfound internet freedoms
On World Information Society Day, LICADHO releases its report “Going offline? The threat to Cambodia’s newfound internet freedoms,” describing the vital importance of the internet for freedom of expression in Cambodia and the imminent threat that this last bastion for independent voices now faces. ...
LICADHO
Press release: Thai Appeal Court set to rule on Southeast Asia’s first transboundary class action into human rights abuses on Friday, 31 July, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Equitable Cambodia Organization issued a press release informing that on Friday 31 July 2020, the Bangkok South Civil Court will deliver a landmark decision on an appeal for class action status in the case of Hoy Mai & Others vs. ...
Equitable Cambodia Organization
The forest situation in the Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre
On 04 August 2022, the Forestry Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on the forest situation in the Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre.The Forestry Administration has issued a press release stating that in Phnom Tamao, a ...
Forestry Administration
Data visualization in journalism training
On 14 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) announced for data visualization in journalism training.The purpose of data visualization in journalism training is to equip journalists with the skills to integrate visual elements into their storytelling, enabling them to convey information, engage audiences, and unveil ...
Open Development Cambodia
Announcement on allowing all business clubs and karaoke (KTV) owners in Phnom Penh to reopen by turning into restaurants
On 07 July 2020, The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has release an announcement on its social media site to all business club and karaoke owners about the reopening of clubs and KTV by turning them into restaurants. ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Administration
Guidelines for the general public on health precautions during cold weather
On 16 November 2020, the Ministry of Health issued a guideline to the general public on health precautions during cold weather and avoiding the possible colds caused by cold weather. ...
Ministry of Health
Minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag products for 2022
On 28 September 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag products for 2022. Workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag industries will ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Announcement on the decision to allow private educational institutions to reopen
On 29 December ,2020, the Ministry of Education issued an announcement on the decision to allow private educational institutions to operate again from December 30, 2020. The school must be practiced and complied with in accordance to the standard operating principles (SOP). ...
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Press release on the color and fish pollution noticed on Sangke River
On 15 August 2023, the Battambang Province Municipal issued a press release regarding the case of Sangke River being abnormally black and had some fish poisoning.According to the press release, the joint provincial commission inspected the site and found that the unusually black water was ...
Battambang Province Municipal
Deadline Extension - Cambodia Data-Driven Storytelling Contest
The purpose of this contest is to encourage professionals, researchers, and students, especially those who identify as Indigenous Peoples, to demonstrate the value of data through effective visual data storytelling, and to contribute to the open data community by increasing the accessibility of information on ...
Workshop: mobile data collection with Kobo Toolbox
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is delighted to organize the workshop “Mobile Data Collection with Kobo Toolbox”. The course will focus on: Principle and application of Kobo Toolbox which is a suite mobile data collection technology for building form questionnaire, data collection and management for higher quality.Hands-on ...
Open Development Cambodia
Announcement on strengthening the monitoring measure and response to coronavirus pneumonia
On 15 February 2020, the Ministry of Health has posted an announcement on strengthening the monitoring measures and response to the new coronavirus pneumonia. The move came as a passenger on a Westerdam cruiseship was diagnosed with the new coronavirus. ...
Ministry of Health
Press release: Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human rights concerns
On 12 August 2020, the European Commission issued a press release over its decision on the partial withdrawal of Everything But Arms (EBA) from Cambodia. Some of Cambodia’s typical export products such as garments, footwear and travel goods are subject to the European Union’s customs ...
European Commission
Announcement: Basic data journalism training
ODC is delighted to announce a new “Training on Basic Data Journalism” that will be implemented in collaboration with CamboJA. The program receives the support from the Mekong: Sustainable News project from CFI, the French Media Development agency in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam led ...
Open Development Cambodia
Cambodia's small firms to gain better access to bank financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $75 million senior loan with Cambodia’s largest bank, ACLEDA Bank Plc, to address the rising financing requirements of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Announcement on Cintri Workers' Strike
On 12 October 2020, Phnom Penh municipal administration has posted an announcement regarding the strike of Cintri Workers. The announcement said that, Cintri workers have not come back to work as promised and Phnom Penh municipal administration call for the return to work. ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Administration
Notification to all restaurant owners in Phnom Penh
On 18 May 2020, the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration issued a notification to all restaurant owners in Phnom Penh about the precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The notification stated that, if the restaurants do not comply with the Phnom Penh Municipal ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Administration