Cambodia Faces Barriers to Citizen Participation as Oxfam Initiative Aims to Reform Local Governance
Civil society groups in Cambodia are highlighting barriers in local governance, including limited access to budget information and exclusion from decision-making. Oxfam's Citizen-Led Inclusive Planning and Services (CLIPS) initiative aims to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in local governance.
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