Cambodia has signed the Refugee Convention Since 2009 the Cambodian Government has been making refugee status determinations for asylum seekers in Cambodia. Cambodia’s refugee status determination process is set out in Cambodian law and largely reflects the Refugee Convention.
Cooperate Integrity System
A Corporate Integrity System (CIS) is an essential component in ensuring business integrity. The implementation of such a system has been shown to lead to cost savings and to reduce the possibility of nepotism, conflict of interest and corruption. TI Cambodia…
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International Business Standards on Anti-bribery
This paper examines the various international standards available on anti-bribery. It gives an overview on the benefits and challenges of integrating these standards into current business practices in Cambodia and highlights case studies from within the region that have successfully…
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Bribespot for Private Companies
Bribe reporting application, Bribespot, tracks and reports bribes anonymously. By receiving reports about key areas where bribery occurs from a private sector perspective, TI Cambodia can identify corruption hotspots. With this information we have an evidence-based platform for advocacy so…
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Improving Health Service Delivery in Cambodia
Since October 2012, the project has focused on improving access to and utilisation of health services, particularly in very remote communities. This focused on increasing skills and motivation among frontline health workers including midwives and community health volunteers who are part of Village…
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Conservation and Sustainable Development : Striking a Balance in Cambodia
A biological treasure trove, the Greater Mekong Region harbours some of the richest and most valuable habitats on Earth. However, it is now under serious threat. Large-scale hydropower projects, rampant development, climate change, the illegal wildlife trade and deforestation are challenging the region’s…
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Asia-Pacific Trade Briefs: Cambodia
Cambodia’s merchandise exports grew strongly by 18.7% in 2013. Additionally, services exports grew by 10%. This was considerably higher than both the Asia-Pacific average of 2.1% growth in merchandise exports and the 4.9% growth in services exports.
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The Economic Burden of the Health Consequences of Violence Against Children in Cambodia
Violence against children exists in every country in the world, cutting across culture, class, education, income and ethnic origin. Sadly, Cambodia is no exception. Childhood violence can have lifelong adverse health, social and economic consequences for survivors, including behavioural problems and cognitive…
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Waiting for Promises?
It’s a picture book about the villagers who are waiting for help from their representatives. They were promised during the election campaign that an irrigation canal would be built if their representatives won the election. But the rice is starting…
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Civics: An Introduction to Law, Rights and Democracy for Cambodian Citizens
Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizenship. Citizens play a critical role in democratic societies, which rely on their participation to function and flourish. Being informed about civics is especially important in societies like Cambodia, which are still…
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