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Handbook Explains How to Create Durable and Inclusive Constitutions

Guide by Geneva-based NGO Interpeace summarizes decades of best practices.

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Organization To Install Libraries in Cambodian Prisons

The ultimate goal is to have libraries in all of Cambodia’s 26 prisons by 2014, serving more than 15,000 prisoners nationwide.

Internet Use Grows to Nearly Half a Million: Monitor

The country had nearly 450,000 Internet users at the end of 2011, according to the Internet World Stats website.

Donors Can Play a Role Lifting ‘Cambodia’s Curse’: Author

Joel Brinkley, a professor of journalism, spoke to VOA Khmer recently about his book and possible solutions to Cambodia’s “curse.”

NGOs Contribute to Cycle of Corruption: Filmmaker

The 27-minute film follows the work of a leading NGO working to rally support for an end to widespread land grabbing in Cambodia.

Students Set To Begin State Department Youth Leadership Program

The 25-day program is designed to promote leadership and community engagement for future leaders of Asean.

US, EU Call for Investigation of Activist’s Shooting Death

The government has established an investigative committee, and two men have been detained for questioning in the April 26 shooting.

In Lowell, Plans for a $10 Million Pagoda

Fundraising officially began over the Cambodian New Year last month for Wat Khmer in Lowell, Massachusetts.

In Lowell, Hopes ‘Cambodia Town’ Will Boost Business

The city of Lowell, Mass., officially coronated Cambodia Town during the Cambodian New Year.

At Harvard, a Discussion on Cambodian Censorship

The program supports writers with editorial input and helps them break from self-censorship and traditional styles.

Road Accidents Claim 48 Lives Over New Year

Prey Veng province registered the most traffic fatalities, at nine, followed by Battambang with five and Siem Reap with four.

Southeast Asian Scholarship Up for Long Beach Students

The scholarship fund is worth a total $20,000 and will be split into 30 awards between $500 and $1,500.

Author Recognized for Work on Post-Traumatic Stress Issues

Keo Sam is now an honored clinical psychologist working for the county of Los Angeles.

Public Sector Needs Better Leadership: Scholar

A country can either be managed like a corporation, or as a public entity, Roth Hok said, outlining the key differences in each.

Poor Leadership Threatens Cambodia’s Survival: Professor

Naranhkiri Tith said the leadership of Suu Kyi and Mandela could serve as a good example for Cambodians.

Ban Limits Research Potential for Future: Academic

The ban bars research on topics like drug abuse, land disputes, labor disputes and the stock market, as well as the Cambodian Red Cross.

Cambodian Group Preserves Musical, Cultural DNA

Mann Men composes and performs traditional Cambodian wedding music, a genre he calls older than Buddha.

Former Torture Center Teaches Khmer Rouge History

The classes are attended mainly by foreign tourists and held in the group’s former torture center.

Math Enthusiasts Want More Development in Field

Cambodia has just wrapped up a four-day international math conference, as well as a math competition for local high school students.

Students Demand More Information on Resource Extraction

Results from a recent survey of 377 university students found a majority did not know about the management and usage of those funds.

For Georgia Journalism Students, Cambodia Fertile Ground

Professor John Greenman began offering such trips in 2010.


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