Since beginning of decentralization implementation in 2002, almost commune councils were keen and very hard to learn and respect principles and regulations. From time to time, they gain more experiences and knowledge of decentralization and local governance reforms. But at the same time, they are reported not active or not take strong focus/care in their […]
I was invited by Commune Council Support Project to give a presentation on Partnership of Civil Society Organizations in Decentralization in Kratie on 8 May 2008. Following opening speech by H.E. Kham Pheourn, Kratie Provincial Governor and presentation by Mr. Prak Samoeurn, Deputy Director of Department of Local Administration of Ministry of Interior on the […]
This an article I wrote during my work with Commune Council Support Project in 2005 for my presentation at 8th Socio-Cultural Research Congress on Cambodia at Royal University of Phnom Penh for 21-23 November 2005. Please you all enjoy it.
I. Introduction
Cambodia has embarked on its decentralization reforms since 2001 with the Law of Administration and […]
In this recent days, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Mahasena Padei Decho Hun Sen, confirmed that Cambodia will be able to export rice about 8 million tons in year 2015. This confirmation had been made during his closing remarks at the Government and Private sector meeting, conducted twice a year since 1999. That […]
I recently read an article from a local newspaper and extracted for posting in SaatSaam website about the determination of a commune chief who denied to sign to recognize the buying and selling land of villagers in his Krang Leav commune of Kampong Chhnang province. That story attracted my attention and I would like to […]
In June 2005, the Royal Government of Cambodia adopted its strategic framework on decentralization and de-concentration (D&D) reform programs to enhance the functions of service delivery of sub-national governments through indirection election. In December 2007, the government held a workshop in Sihanoukville to review and provide inputs on draft organic law for approval from Council […]
As you know decentralization reforms has brought along with commune councils for six years ago. The elected councils and commune chiefs shall have important roles in serving local people and development through their decentralized powers and authorities. While I have noticed that they are serving their roles well in developing their communities through building of […]
The responsibilities of the CC in terms of service management are still not clear. Until now, the involvement of the commune in community development activities has only been in investment in small-scale infrastructure, with the commune signing a contract with the private sector to provide construction work or the service.
Most constructors or service providers […]
