Sam Rainsy’s words have wholly based on empirical observation. Academic analysts have previously found that decentralization and good governance reform in Cambodia is just a step for controlling party to renew their power. Culture of communist politics is to strengthen its power at the grassroots level, so the introduction of governance/decentralization from aids donors have
I recommend visiting http://www.iftheworldcouldvote.com if you haven’t heard about it. The website, created by a few guys in Iceland, gives anyone with internet access to vote for who they wish to be the next US President, no matter where in the world they are. Of course, only American votes in the November 4th elections count,
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 Dear Editor, Flooding in Phnom Penh city and the surrounding areas has been featured in the news almost every day. This is alarming for the city and its uncertain future. That some officials in the Phnom Penh authority have laid the blame for such flooding on rainy season is ridiculous. However,
Written by Sophan Seng Monday, 27 October 2008 Dear Editor, I am dismayed by the government’s rehearsal for the national independence celebration (‘Bigger and better’ Independence Day, October 23). Of course, Cambodia’s Independence Day on November 9 is important as Cambodia gained full freedom from the French on that day, but I believe the Paris
