Menghun Kaing
Unlikely Counterparts: Lessons from Cambodia and South Korea on Women in the Workforce
December 13, 2017
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At first glance, working women in Cambodia and Korea wouldn’t appear to have much in common: Korea is, after all, one of the world’s most educated nations, with women achieving near equal education rates as men. However, a closer look reveals some unlikely similarities between the two countries, as well as some surprising contrasts. Recently, 13 Ca… Read more
Survey on Recruitment Practices in the Garment Industry in Cambodia
May 15, 2017
Despite the importance of the garment industry in the economy, promoting decent work conditions remains challenging. The industry is known for high turnover rate, high recruiting volume, and largely informal recruitment process. Workers have few means to find information about job opportunities. Through The Asia Foundation’s work with garment worke… Read more
Hiring Patterns in Cambodia’s Garment Industry
March 29, 2017
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Despite the fact that Cambodia’s apparel industry accounts for nearly 80 percent of the country’s export revenue and employs an estimated 700,000 people, finding workers with the right skills remains a major challenge, according to The Asia Foundation’s new survey on recruitment practices in the garment industry in Cambodia. Garment worke… Read more
Are Cambodians Better Informed in the Internet and Facebook Era?
January 11, 2017
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For the first time, the internet has surpassed traditional media as the main source of news for Cambodians, according to The Asia Foundation’s 2016 annual survey on mobile phones and internet usage. This has significant implications in terms of connectivity and information access in Cambodia: just three years ago, only 15 percent of people said the… Read more