PRESS INVITATION

PRESS INVITATION
Workshop on “Assessment of Decentralized Commune Governance in Cambodia”

Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL) in
collaboration with Khmer Institute for Democracy (KID) and Pact Cambodia
(PACT) has the honor to invite national and international media to make news
coverage over the Workshop on “Assessment of Decentralized Commune
Governance in Cambodia”.

This Workshop is to present the finding of the studies and lessons learned
from activities of civil society organizations concerning to the topic.

Venue : IMPERIAL Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Date : Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Time : From 7:00-11:30 am

For further information, please contact
Tel: 023 884 150 or 012 471 324.

Sincerely yours,

Media Section
COMFREL

Friendly day with Group of GYC (Global Youth Connect)

The first meeting with GYC, they come from others state in The United State. They came here were to change our experience, traditional and culture to each other. It is nice dinner for all together, we met some of delegate from American Student and friendly talking. When we started the eating we show and introduce our self, about name, school....etc.

It is the nice food!!!! We started the small meeting at the Khmer Traditional Restaurant they call Khmer Kitchen, the location in Boeng Keng Kong I Chamkarmon District. We started eating and talk friendly.

The World Bank Group in Cambodia II

by: world bank

The World Bank started operating in Cambodia in 1992 to support the development of the country. The Government has received a total of $659.2 million in loans and grants from IDA, and $99.7 million in grants from Trust Funds. The following sections describe 29 policy studies, as well as 12 projects under implementation that are supported by the the World Bank in Cambodia. The results of 11 projects that have already been implemented are also presented in this brochure. Youth and Small Grants Programs, and the programs implemented by the IFC and the Mekong Private Sector Development Facility (MPDF) in Cambodia are also described here.

Worlk Bank Group in Cambodia

By: world bank

World Bank Group in Cambodia working for a Cambodia free of poverty. The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of funding for the developing world. Its primary focus is on helping the poorest people and the poorest countries. It uses its financial resources, its staff, and extensive experience to help developing countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve their quality of life.

Small Party

Some of my friends are drinking a khmer wine, they call it “Sra Peang”, we took it from Stung Treng Province is a northern province of Cambodia about 300km from Phnom Penh and 40km south of the Laos border. On Pchum Ben Season we had a small party with the former staff at Cambokids Association, but now they are working in other NGOs or Company. Especially when we had a holiday, we were called to each other to join a small party with all together.

Pchum Benh Season in Cambodia

Pchum Benh ceremony season, pagoda, the name of pagoda is Kien Svay Krao located Kien Svay district. Some cambodian people go to pagoda and prepared food for monks. On other days, some of my friend went to Kien Svay District Kandal Province, in ordered to offer food to the monks on Pchum Benh Season. Kien Svay district is in Kandal Province located east of phnom penh about 15 kilometers, National Road One.

Necessary of playing

The children are playing in the fishing baskets;

the raise water area they are using it for fishing .

they are fishing for cook at the dinner

Cambodia's former king to return

Cambodia's former king, Norodom Sihanouk, is due to return to the country on Friday ( 26-May-2006) after an absence of almost a year.

He has been receiving medical treatment in China, and has also spent time in North Korea.

Primister Supports, Opposition no use 3G

Cambodia says 3G phones spread pornography

Heeding a request from his wife, Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday banned the latest generation of mobile phone services in Cambodia to curb the dissemination of pornography.

Bun Rany, along with the wives of several other senior government officials, recently urged Hun Sen to prohibit the use of third-generation, or 3G, phones in the impoverished country because they can be used to spread obscene images.

Royal Ploughing Ceremony

On 16-May-2006, Cambodia's traditional ploughing ceremony took place in a park near the Royal Palace, in the front of Phnom Penh's National Museum (Viel PreahMen) in the presence of King Noromdom Sihamoni

King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday

On 13-14-15, May, 2006, King's Birthday of Cambodia

Internet Party

On 15-May-2006, Internet Party at BS Center in Phnom Penh Conducted by Khmer.Biz

Gay Fashion Show


Promoting Website and Mail Board


Young People are discussing about Information Technology

Slideshow and Exhibition opening

Easyriders

Photography series by Isabelle Lesser at Java Café & Gallery, May 11-18 june 2006
Slideshow and Exhibition opening, Thursday, May 11, 6-9 pm

Thailand Exhibition 2006

Thailand Exhibition 2006, Mondial Center

Phnom Penh, Cambodia 04-07 May 2006 Khmer Concert Conduted by TV3,

Cambodia World Expo 2006

Cambodia World Expo 2006, 03-06/5/2006, Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh. Theme"Telecommunication/ICT Investment in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities."

Expo ICT, Cambodiana Hotel

International Labor Day, 1st May 2006

Demonstrator, the front of national assembly in phnom penh. Demonstrator in Phnom Penh

The 120th International Labor Day, 1st May 2006

The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) which is a coalition of 21 NGO members and the union federations representing garment factory, tourism, construction, informal economic sectors and independent civil servants are concerned about the violations of worker's rights and lack of attention by the government institutions.

Chenla Center in Phnom Penh

Khmer New Year Day

Cambodian people are celebrating the year of the dog from April 14 to 16. People are cleaning and decorating their homes to welcome the new year angel "Tevada Chnam Thmey". This year's 'Tevada' name is Kumera Devi.

Cambodia’s King returned back to Cambodia

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni returned back to Cambodia on 18-March-2006 after five-day trip to Loas and Vietname.

Vietnam likely to take the host over Cambodia on SEA Games in 2011

HANOI, March 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Vietnam should register for hosting the 26th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2011, if Cambodia officially refuses to do it, a local sports official said Thursday.

Hun Sen, Prime minister of Cambodia, announced that due to Cambodian limited resources, the organization of the ASEAN (Association of SoutheastAsian Nations) Summit in 2011, and National Assembly elections in 2012 is more important and necessary than the games. He suggested that Cambodia could host the games in 2020 or 2030.

Cambodia cancels plans to host 2011 SEA regional games

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday 14-March-2006 announced the cancellation of his country’s plans to host a major regional sporting event, the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, due to financial and logistical constrains. He said in a speech at a graduation ceremony at National Institute of Education in Phnom Penh near Monument of Independent.

Cambodian king to visits Laos and Vietnam

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni will make a visit Laos from March 14 to 16 and Vietnam from March 16 to 18 which are expected to deepen the three countries’ ties.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has begun a visit to Cambodia

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has begun a visit to Cambodia

During the two-day visit, on 6-7 March 2006, the two sides are expected to sign trade and other agreements.

Cambodia PM pledges better governance at donors meets, on 2-3/March/2006.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen pledged on Thursday to improve governance as his government sought more than $500 million from foreign donors demanding action against corruption and mismanagement.

"We need to work on improving governance further if we are to make more of a dent in poverty. We have no room for complacency," Hun Sen said at the start of the two-day annual donors meeting in Phnom Penh at Council for the Development Of Cambodia (CDC).

Cambodia and Indonesia agreed to continue their close cooperation within the regional multilateral frameworks

In a joint statement released after the visiting of Indonesian President Susilo Bamgang Yudhoyono, Cambodia and Indonesia said that they will continue their close cooperation in ASEAN,

Susilo arrived here on Tuesday afternoon to pay a two-day state visit at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.

Press Release

Press Release on "Outputs Indicative of the Progress Achieved by the Royal Government of Cambodia, the National Assembly and Partiamentarians towards the fulfillment of promises made in their Political platforms for the Third Legislature" which conducted by Comfrel Organization on 17/Feb/2006 at Sunway Hotel.

Signing Cooperation Agreement Between ACLEDA Bank Plc, And Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ( AGRIBANK)

On the Occasion of Signing Cooperation Agreement Between ACLEDA Bank Plc, And Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ( AGRIBANK) February 15, 2006 at the Hotel Cambodiana.

The Speech of Mr. In Channy, Genneral Manager of ACLEDA Bank Plc.

In particular, I would like to express my warmest thanks to the National Bank of Cambodia who have given strong support to ACLEDA Bank Plc., and make this agreement possible.

On this important Occasion, I would like to thank the State Bank of Vietnam for Agriculture & Rural Development for choosing ACLEDA Bank Plc., as a partner for servicing cross-border payments to both bank’s customer on each side of the border. This important event confirms the growing friendship between Cambodia and Vietnam, and will especially assist the rapidly increasing trade and economic cooperation between our two countries. By greatly easing the procedures for our trader and businessmen, and indeed the public at large, to settle their mutual transactions in a fast, safe and efficient way, we are paving the way for further growth and future prosperity for our nations. This is the ultimate goal of our two banks.

By the end of December 2005, ACLEDA Bank has operated with 139 branches and offices with 2,484 staff. And became a full fledged commercial bank in December 2003, it has cooperated with 35 international correspondent banks in 41 countries with 253 branches by the end of December 2005 with the volume of remittance of US$53.4 M a year. Our new relationship with the State bank of Vietnam for Agriculture & Rural Development,

Under the Cross-Border payment cooperation agreement to be signed today, ACLEDA Bank Plc., expects that there will be the increase with more cross-border payment services such as telegraphic transfer, commercial documents, payment orders, letters of credit and payment guaranties to the both parties’ clients, and will provide the extra benefit of reducing the need for large quantities of cash, and the risk that entails, in settlement of business transactions especially in the border areas.

I believe that this is only the beginning of something of great significance. After years of struggle to develop our economies during a time of great difficulties within the region, agreements such as this can only stimulate further growth through mutual cooperation and raise the competitiveness of our business people.

Valentine's day in Phnom Penh

Children are buying some flower to give their friend, as Friendly

March For Freedom Of Expression and Non-Violence

March for Freedom of Expression and Non-Violence in Cambodia from Phnom Penh to Oudong, Conducted by NGOs, Start 3 days on February 11-13, 2006. All participants will wear Yellow Ribbons as a symbol for the demand for Freedom of Expression. Human rights monitors from LICADHO and CCHR will accompany the marchers.

Popular Opposition Leader Returns to Cambodia

Popular Opposition Leader returns to Cambodia, After one year of selt-exile to france, on February 10 2006 returned to his country.

Chiness New Year

Chiness New Year Day in Phnom Penh,

Cambodia Economic Forum, Tuesday 17 January 2006

Review of Development Prospects and Option for Cambodian Oil and Gas Sector,
In cooperation with The Cambodian National Petroleum Authority and Harvard's Kennedy School, Sponsored by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Opening Remarks by Douglas Gardner, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Representative at the Launch of the cambodia economic forum government Palace (CDC)

National Conference

National Conference On Micro-Finance in Cambodia.

Priminister of Cambodia said that, Year 2006 is Micro-Finance year

This conference conducted by National Bank of Cambodia and United Nations Development Programme at Cambodiana Hotel.

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