Gender and Water Governance: Women’s Role in Irrigation Management and Development in the Context of Climate Change
This study explores the role of women in irrigation management and agricultural development in Cambodia, particularly in the context of climate change. Drawing on fieldwork in three provinces—Kompong Thom, Pursat, and Kompong Chhnang—the research examines gender roles, constraints, and adaptive capacities within Farmer Water User Communities (...
Impact of Decentralisation on Cambodia’s Urban Governance
This study explores the effects of decentralisation on urban governance in Cambodia, focusing on the role and performance of sangkats—the lowest administrative units in urban areas. While decentralisation has been promoted as a means to enhance local democracy, accountability, and service delivery, its implementation in urban contexts remains u...
Gatekeepers in Local Politics: Political Parties in Cambodia and Their Gender Policy
Gender issues have become a part of mainstream Cambodian politics over the last decade, and gender-neutral electoral systems have been developed in cooperation between donors and government. Female representation has been achieved primarily through direct and indirect elections at different levels. And although Cambodia is a male-dom...
