The final chapter of a nine year plan to bring Cambodian government “closer to the people” through decentralization is almost finalized

The final chapter of a nine year plan to bring Cambodian government “closer to the people” through decentralization is almost finalized. The National Committee for Sub National Democratic Development (NCDDS) hosted a meeting today with key donor agencies and citizens to discuss the Implementation Program III (IP-III), ahead of its scheduled approval at the end … Read more

How Local Government is preparing for Climate Change

DROUGHT would have made Mrs Chhom Chanthou’s daily routine almost impossible. Despite living only 90 minutes from Phnom Penh, where water is available with the turn of a tap, Bati district’s Lum Pong commune resident once spent up to nine hours a day walking to collect water. For years, the mother-of-three rose at 4am to … Read more

Breaking the cycle

This month local government will take the reins on a plan to curb Cambodia’s drinking problem. Stakeholders have high hopes this will then empower communities to take steps to address a range of the country’s social issues.