Date of Broadcast: 22 January 2012
Cambodian Rattan Products (Feature)
The revenue from Rattan production in Cambodia is approximately $1.5 million USD each year. Rattan craftsman can earn around $85 USD per month – more than the base salary of a Cambodian garment worker. However, despite significant contributions to the economy and improving living standards, Cambodia exports few rattan products to the international market compared to neighboring countries. We look at the barriers to promoting Cambodian rattan products in the international market.
Increased fishing yield and the crackdown of illegal fishing (Main Story)
The majority of Cambodian fishermen say they are happy with the higher freshwater fish production this year. According to fishery officials, three factors have contributed to an increased fishing yield this year. In addition to improved law enforcement aimed at eliminating illegal fishing in the Tonlesap Lake, 35 large commercial fishing operations have been temporary closed, and 137 tons of fish have been released into the lake during the period closed for fishing.The Fisheries Administration has established a plan to increase annual fish production from 600,000 tons this year to 1.2 million tons by 2019. This week, Equity Weekly looks at the government’s strategy to increase the fish production in line with its plan, and considers the barriers to the elimination of illegal fishing activities.
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Politics and society
Equity Weekly presents the public forum on Prospects for the Establishment of Public Service Broadcasting in Cambodia.
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