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    April 2nd, 2008 by Rebecca Henschke  Print This Post/Page

    Cambodia_eviction__web_.JPGAfter decades of war and upheaval, including the Khmer Rouge ‘Killing Fields’, Cambodia is experiencing an unprecedented boom. The economy has expanded at around 10 percent for the last five years, making it second fastest growing economy in the region after China. As a result, land prices in Phnom Penh are spiraling to dizzy heights. It is turning the once-sleepy capital into a construction site and forcing hundreds of thousands of poor people from their homes. In this special series, we look at who is benefiting from the economic boom.

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    Cambodia’s Thriving Real Estate Market Enriches The Elite And Sidelines The Poor

    April 2nd, 2008 by Rebecca Henschke
     

    Cambodia_Economy1__web_.JPGAfter decades of war, including the Khmer Rouge ‘Killing Fields’, Boom time has hit Cambodia. The economy has expanded at around 10 percent … more

    		  

    Forced evictions in Cambodia: homes razed, lives in ruins

    April 2nd, 2008 by Rebecca Henschke
     

    Forced_Evictions__web_.JPGAfter decades of war and upheaval, including the Khmer Rouge ‘Killing Fields’, Cambodia is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom. As a result, land … more

    		  

    Ability not disability as deaf puppeteers shine in Cambodia

    April 2nd, 2008 by Rebecca Henschke
     

    Cambodia_Spotlight__web_.JPGAbility not disability as deaf puppeteers shine in Cambodia Decades of war and poor health care have left one-fifth of Cambodians disabled. They’re among … more

    		  

    The Ray Charles of Cambodia Saving Traditional Music

    April 2nd, 2008 by Rebecca Henschke
     

    Cambodia_Kong_Nai_PHOTO__web_.JPGKong Nay is known as the Ray Charles of Cambodia. He wears the same dark sunglasses and is also an incredibly talented musician. But … more

    		  


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