Show 153: Community Education in Mine Areas & Economic Census

Recent discoveries of precious minerals in Cambodia have caused a rush of exploration. These rich deposits sometimes sit near communities of people who have little knowledge of extractive industries. Before mining begins, what is being done to educate and protect these communities?

Community Education in Mine Areas (Main Story)

This week Equity Weekly reports on community education projects in mine areas. We ask: Are citizens being informed of their rights? How are minority communities with different languages being accommodated? And what is being done to protect the future livelihoods of these villagers?

Economic Census (Feature)

March of 2011 will be the historic launch of the first Cambodian economic census. The census will help inform the government of the various businesses around the country. What is the financial impact of such a study and who stands to benefit most from it?

POLITICS AND SOCIETY:

Mr. Ouy Bounmy looks at the new IT Law. What do people think of this new law? What are pros and cons for users?

TEASER

This week, we look at a land conflict between the development company and people living within the concession area.

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People & Blogs

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• Community
• Education
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• Mine
• Areas
• Economic
• Census