PHNOM PENH, 27 January 2011: The Ministry of Commerce marked the conclusion of a five-year trade development project today with renewed aspiration to further strengthen foundations for enhancing Cambodia’s capacity in using international trade as a vehicle for alleviating poverty among its citizens.

Phnom Penh, 25 January 2011: Cambodian and United Nations Development Programme officials signed a new five-year landmine clearance project today, renewing their commitment to support efforts to free country from mines and Explosive Remnants of War for increased socio-economic development.

Phnom Penh, 18 January 2011: The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) inked an agreement today forging ahead with their partnership to help develop Cambodia’s nascent mining sector.

Press ReleaseConflict mediation helps bring justice closer to Cambodia’s poorPHNOM PENH, 15 December 2010: Using mediation as an out-of-court means to solve civic conflict has helped to reduce hardships for many Cambodians living in the countryside, who often cannot afford to use, or a daunted by, the traditional legal channels.

Press Release:Cambodia plans new geology school to equip new generation to participate in Extractive Industries Phnom Penh, 8 December 2010:  The Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) held a meeting with key stakeholders today to discuss plans to reestablish its Department of Geo-resources and Geotechnical Engineering after many years of suspension.