Newspaper cuttings from The Phnom Penh Post cover issues of poverty and development between March 27 and 29.
Booming Workers’ Wages, Japan Signs for $220m in Cambodia
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Cambodia Expects 7.3 per cent Growth in 2015
Newspaper cuttings from The Phnom Penh Post cover issues of poverty and development in Cambodia between March 19 and 26.
Poverty Goes into Depth in Korea
Korea′s poverty gap is widening despite government policies.
Fishing for Freedom in India
1,200 fishermen describe themselves as slaves. They are all in debt to money lenders. UN reports.
Disability, Education and Employment in Developing Countries
Shifting the paradigm from charity to investment is necessary. People with disabilities are regarded as a passive recipient of supports, and considered for the subject of pity and sympathy.
Why is Disability Important for the Post-2015 Agenda?
People with disability account for 15 percent of the world population. “Why should not we focus on disability is a proper questions?” Dr. Kamal Lamichhane says.
International Happiness Day – What Sounds Make You Smile?
March 20 is International Happiness Day. Interestingly, UN has a wonderful campaign. My happy music is ‘Sleep All Day’ by Jason Mraz. Visit the official website of the World Hapiness Day.
How does Disability relate to Poverty?
Disability and poverty have a clear association. In Nepal, when people with disability have at least 9 years of schooling, they are not likely to live in poverty.
No Good Projects without Poor Economics
No ‘good’ projects were convincing enough to scale up. ‘Good’ projects were chosen with political, institutional, subjective and unconvincing reasons.
Chronic Poverty in Rural Cambodia: Quality of Growth for Whom?
This paper examines the trend and characteristics of chronic poverty in rural Cambodia between 2004 and 2010 with multidimensional perspectives.
