Cambodia
Highlights Key Attributes
Cambodia is one of the least developed countries in the world. The gap between the living standard of the rural and the urban populations is wide. Agriculture and tourism hold great potential for Cambodia’s economic development, but the former lags behind due to shortcomings in infrastructure such as irrigation systems and roads.
Engages Visitors
Tourism, on the other hand is developing rapidly in Cambodia, but not without negative side-effects. Rural poverty, break-down of social structures during the 1970s’ horrendous rule of the Khmer Rouge, the weak situation in human rights implementation by the government, and wide spread corruption mean that especially children and youth are at high risk of being abused and becoming victims of human trafficking.
Boosts Conversions
Particularly vulnerable are people who are living with disabilities. The indigenous minorities in eastern Cambodia are quickly losing their cultural identity and ability to survive as land-grabbing and illegal cutting down of their forests threatens their livelihood.
