In rural Cambodia, many children face family problems and a lack of attention and support, leading them to drop out of school early or migrate in search of income to help their families. Peysien HON, a 12-year-old girl, is one…
Evidently, socio-economic disparities that were established during the colonial period persist in the postcolonial era. In this blog post, I clarify how colonial legacies have a significant role in perpetuating injustice. I contend that the unequal systems of education contribute…
Because digital exclusion exacerbates socio-economic inequities, bridging the digital divide presents significant opportunities to unlock local communities’ full potential in the sector of tourism. I believe, as many others, that community businesses can leverage tourism as a catalyst for local…
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet inequalities persist both locally and globally. In this blog post, I provide a postcolonial perspective on water injustice, using the example of Kep in Cambodia to highlight the system which…
Tourism’s ties to colonialism are firmly embedded in Kep, a beach town known as a haven of peace and a paradise for the wealthy. My goal is to promote responsible eco-tourism for the benefit of fishing communities, which is inevitably…
The intent of this op-ed is to contribute to the decolonization of Kep’s economy by ending the vicious circle of economic inequality that a neo-colonialist mindset perpetuates. To this end, I do not only emphasize the tourism industry’s most abusive…
While livelihoods and poverty reduction remain top priority concerns, we must recognize that economic development, as we know it via industrialization, is unsustainable in a world with limited resources. The promotion of a green economy and the empowerment of grassroots…
Technological advances such as apps, smartphones and artificial intelligence, to name but a few, should not be seen as miracle solutions for marginalised out-of-school children. However, this does not mean that access to education should not include digital technology, where…
The localization agenda, which is a powerful approach to implementing sustainable solutions, is revolutionizing the aid system. Shifting power to underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, who have historically had less influence, is essential for providing suitable, long-term and impactful solutions on…
A lot is at stake in the midst of the climate emergency. Children and people from rural areas in Cambodia may teach us some valuable lessons in the face of environmental degradation and water scarcity. In this op-ed, I argue…
