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Youth Debate Competition: Inclusive and Quality Public Service Delivery
PRESS RELEASE Phnom Penh, 06 February 2021 – Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) conducts the final round of Youth Debate Competition under the theme: “Inclusive and Quality Public Service Delivery.” This debate competition aims to raise awareness among youths on public service delivery and budget accountability at local levels and also to create an enabling... Read More
CPI 2020 Press Release Cambodia
PRESS RELEASE Phnom Penh, 28 January 2021 – Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin, Germany, releases the results of the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) today. The index, which ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and private sector professionals, uses a scale of 0 (zero) to... Read More
Signing of the extension of a MoU between MoI & TI Cambodia
PRESS RELEASE Phnom Penh, 21 January 2021 – Today, a ceremony to mark the signing of the extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) was held at Himawari Hotel Apartments. The MoU extension provides a framework for both the Ministry and TI Cambodia... Read More
Combating Corruption in Mining License Approval
Transparency International has assessed the risks that can lead to corruption in 18 resource-rich countries to identify the warning signals as early as possible. This report demonstrates where and how corruption can get a foothold in mining approvals processes before ground is even broken. It presents examples from a range of diverse countries and identifies... Read More
MACRA Tool
The MACRA Tool fills this gap by helping users to identify and assess the underlying causes of corruption in mining sector awards – the risks that create opportunities for corruption, and undermine the lawful, compliant and ethical awarding of mining sector licences, permits and contracts. The Tool has been used across 23 mining jurisdictions, and... Read More
Cambodia Mining Licence Process Map
What is the process for awarding mining rights in Cambodia? What steps must the company and the government follow? This process map depicts the process of awarding an exploration licence in Cambodia which is under the responsibility of The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). After determining the available land for mining, The MME then... Read More
Cambodia’s Mineral Exploration Licensing Process: Governance Risk Assessment
This Governance Risk Assessment was conducted as part of Transparency International’s Mining for Sustainable Development (M4SD) Programme. The aim of this study is to identify the systemic, regulatory and institutional vulnerabilities to malpractice in awarding mining and mining-related licences, permits and contracts. The study will also assess the specific governance risks created by these vulnerabilities... Read More
PRESS RELEASE ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY, 9 DECEMBER 2020 “RECOVER WITH INTEGRITY”
Phnom Penh, 09 December 2020 At a time when the world is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, corruption is considered to be a major obstacle in the fight against this global crisis. An effective and inclusive recovery from the Covid-19 shock can only be achieved through integrity and accountability. Today, Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia)... Read More
Press Release on Global Corruption Barometer 2020
Phnom Penh, 24 November 2020 A report released today by Transparency International reveals that citizens across 17 countries in Asia report stagnant or rising levels of corruption, undermining equitable access to public services and trust in government. The report, Global Corruption Barometer – Asia, finds that three-quarters of respondents believe that government corruption is a... Read More
We Need a Good A2I Law and We Need It Soon
More than 15 years have passed since the Royal Government of Cambodia first acknowledged the need for an access to information (A2I) law. Such a legal text was necessary, the official communiqué explained back in 2004, “in order to create transparency, reduce corruption and promote confidence in the Government”. And indeed, access to information is... Read More