DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CAMBODIA: CHALLENGES AND WAYS FORWARD
- Date: 4 December 2023
- Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Venue: Raffles Le Royal Hotel, Phnom Penh
* Agenda of the Dialogue on Human Rights in Cambodia: Challenges and Ways Forward
DEMOCRACY DIALOGUE SERIES
1. Politics of Defection and Democracy in Cambodia
* Speakers
- Dr. Meas Nee, Social Development Researcher
- Yong Kim Eng, ED of PDP-Centre
*Date: 14 May 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
*Questions for Discussion
1) What is the state of political defection?
2) What are the motives for political defection?
3) What are the implications of political defection for the future of democracy in Cambodia?
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2. The Necessity of Special Tax on Beer and Liquor in Cambodia
* Speakers
1) Yong Kim Eng, ED of PDP-Centre
2) San Chey, ED of ANSA Cambodia
*Date:10 June 2023
*Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m
*Questions for Discussion
1) What is the current situation of beer and liquor in Cambodia?
2) What are the negative effects of beer and alcohol on Cambodian society today?
3) What is the policy to increase the special tax on beer and liquor?
4) Why is it necessary to have a policy to increase the special tax on beer and liquor in Cambodia?
5) How to advocate a policy to increase the special tax on beer and liquor in Cambodia?
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3.The Importance of Election for Liberal Democracy
*Speakers
1) Chanroeun Pa, President of CID
2) Ro Vannak, Program Manager of TIC
*Date: 16 June 2023
*Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m
Questions for Discussion
1) What does free and fair election mean?
2) What are the criteria for a free and fair election?
3) Why election is crucial for democracy and political stability in Cambodia?
4) What are the roles of youth to promote a free and fair election in Cambodia
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4. The Impact of Supplementary Tutoring on Cambodian Youth
*Speakers
1) Tong Soprach, Program Manager of Business Integrity Project, Transparency International Cambodia
2) Puth Kolka, Law and Good Governance Researcher
*Date: 1 July 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Discussion
1) What is supplementary tutoring?
2) What is the state of supplementary tutoring in Cambodia today?
3) What are the reasons for supplementary tutoring?
4) What are the impacts of supplementary tutoring on Cambodian youth?
5) What could be a policy option or solution to problems caused by supplementary tutoring?
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5. The Roles of Intellectuals in Cambodia
*Speakers
1) Meas Nee, Social Development Researcher
2) Em Sovannara, Lecturer of Political Science
3) Ly Sreysrors, Young Analyst
*Date: 9 July 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Discussion
- Who are the intellectuals?
- What are the intellectuals’ roles in Cambodian society?
- Why intellectual’s roles are important in the society?
- What are the challenges for the intellectuals to exercise their roles in Cambodia nowadays?
- How to Promote the Intellectual’s contribution in Cambodia?
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6. The Roles of Politicians in a Democratic Society
*Speakers
1) TAK Meng Heang, Member of State Parliament in Victoria, Australia
2) MEAS Nee, Social Development Researcher
3) BUN Vanna, Social Researcher
*Date: 15 July 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Discussion
1) What does politics really mean?
2) How can someone become a politician?
3) What should be the roles of politicians in a democratic society?
4) What is your observation of the current practices of politicians in Cambodia today?
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7. What Are the Priority Issues for the New Government of Cambodia to Address?
*Speakers: Plenary session
*Date: 29 July 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Dialogue
- What do the results of the national election 2023 tell us about the state of politics in Cambodia today and possible future trends?
- What are the challenges and opportunities for the new government of Cambodia?
- What are the priority issues for the new government of Cambodia to address?
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8. The Paths to Power in a Democratic Society
*Speakers
1) Ro Vannak, Program Manager of TIC
2) Pa Chanroeun, President of CID
*Date: 5 August 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Dialogue
- What is the power?
- What are the sources of power?
- What is the purpose of power?
- How to get legitimate power?
- Why the separation of power is crucial in a democratic society?
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9. Youth’s Perspectives on Civic Engagement and Political Participation in Cambodia
*Speakers: Plenary session
*Date: 19 August 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Discussion
1)What is the youth’s perception on civic engagement and political participation in Cambodia nowadays?
2)What are the challenges and opportunities for youth’s civic engagement and political participation?
3)How to promote youth’s civic engagement and political participation?
4)What should the new government do to promote youth’s civic engagement and political participation?
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10. Rethinking the Roles of Civil Society Organizations in Democratic Development
*Speakers
1) SOEUNG Saroeun, Executive Director of the NGO Forum
2) LIM Solinn, Founder & CEO of Saddhā
3) PA Chanroeun, President of the Cambodian Institute for Democracy
*Date: 26 August 2023
*Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m
Questions for Discussion
1) What is the current situation of civil society organizations in Cambodia?
2) What are the key roles of civil society organizations in democratic development?
3) What are the challenges and opportunities for the participation of civil society organizations in democratic development in Cambodia?
4) How to promote the participation of civil society organizations in democratic development?