Monthly Archives: March, 2011
More Trust building: An Example of Ratanak Samaki Saving Association in Kampot
The above mentioned saving association was founded by 6 founding members, of whom 2 were women. The saving capital was 10.000 Riel or 2.5 USD per month. It was founded on 30 December, 2005. The chairman is Mr. Uon Sophal. Currently, the association has its members increased to 188, including 118 women. The saving capital has increased …
Koh Pich: Four Months after the Tragedy
Today, four months ago, a tragic stampede, the worst ever in our history, had happened on the Pich (Diamond) Bridge connecting the mainland Phnom Penh and a small island called, Koh Pich or Diamond Island. 353 people died and 390 injured, mainly youth. The accident occurred in the last night of the most popular water festivals …
The 8. General Assembly of Farmer and Nature Net (FNN)
FNN had its first GA in 2003, in Siem Reap province, attended by more than one hundred farmers’ leaders from different provinces. The initiative was raised by Dr. Yang Saing Koma, CEDAC President, with the financial support of FNF. Since then, FNN has been established from an informal network of leaders of farmers’ organizations, which are cooperating with CEDAC, to …
Coup d’ Etat on March 18, 1970
Yesterday, 41 years ago, a coup d’ état against Prince Norodom Siheanouk, then Cambodian Head of State, was fabricated by General Lon Nol and Prince Sisowath Sirik Matak. Lon Nol was a very loyal general to Prince Sihanouk. Prince Sisowath Sirik Matak was a cousin of Prince Sihanouk. Sometime, both princes did not have good relation and could not see each other …
13th National Culture Day
On 03 March 2011, the 13th National Cultural Day was organized at Chaktomuk Convention Center, Phnom Penh. It was presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen. The first participants arrived at 7:00am, followed by Dignitaries and VIP guests until 8:00am. The Prime Minister and his wife, Bun Rany, arrived at 8:20am sharp as scheduled. The official …
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