Cambodia + 3 more
The European Union (EU) today committed 4.95 million EUR (over USD 6 million) to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to boost its efforts in responding to the region’s climate change challenges. The funding goes towards the Climate…
Cambodia
BANGKOK, 11 January 2013 (IRIN) - The trafficking of male Cambodians for labour exploitation purposes remains rife, says a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). “We’re making inroads, but the problem is huge,” John McGeoghan,…
Cambodia
Towering sugar palms sway in the breeze as lean dogs scamper through overgrown fields, and voices can be heard coming from the thatched-roof houses. Located in the lush green countryside of western Cambodia an hour’s drive…
Cambodia
HIGHLIGHTS Food purchasing power of households increased in rural and urban areas by 7.5% and 8.6% month-on-month, respectively. Retail price of lowest quality rice decreased in rural and urban areas by 6.0% and 1.0% month-on-month, respectively. Wholesale price of…
Cambodia
HIGHLIGHTS • Heavy rainfall in September and October caused flash floods in 8 provinces, resulting in 27 deaths and 4,057 displaced households. • From October to December 2012, the average rainfall level was lower than the historical average…
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FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Slight decrease in 2012/13 main wet-season paddy crop estimated due to dry spell followed by floods Rice prices remain relatively firm mainly in response to the adequate supplies The overall food security situation is generally satisfactory…
Cambodia
Phnom Penh, 14 December 2012 I am about to complete my eighth human rights fact-finding mission to the Kingdom of Cambodia and what I propose to outline are my initial findings and thoughts about the human rights…
Cambodia
HIGHLIGHTS Food purchasing power of households increased in rural and urban areas by 9.1% and 0.4% month-on-month, respectively. Retail price of lowest quality rice decreased in rural areas by 3.8% and increased in urban areas by 0.2% month-on-month. Wholesale…
Cambodia
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help vulnerable communities in Cambodia raise their ability to respond to and cope with natural disasters by providing a $35 million loan to manage risks stemming from…
Cambodia
Frequent flooding in the Kandal province means that farms are often destroyed and livelihoods are compromised. As a result, the community was more than happy to roll up its sleeves and contribute to the rehabilitation effort…
