Chanrith Ngin

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• PhD in International Development
• Honorary Academic at University of Auckland

The rapid growth Cambodia has experienced over the past two decades has resulted in a dramatic transformation of its built environment, in particular, its largest city, Phnom Penh. The shape this urban development has taken echoes that of many developing countries whose urban landscape features gleaming skyscrapers, apartment buildings, and edge-ci...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The agency exercised by BRI-recipient countries can affect the outcomes of BRI infrastructure projects. Host countries do exercise their bargaining powers to shape projects to meet their local economic and political needs better. How they do this hinges on the internal dynamics of their political institutions and the presence of...

The publication of a controversial article in Third World Quarterly and the consequent unveiling and critical questioning of journal practices continue to engender strong negative feelings for many scholars. At a critical juncture within the publication process of this collection, we faced an ethical dilemma regarding how to maintain political and...

The agricultural investment landscape of Cambodia is changing rapidly. The large-scale development model driven by agro-industrial concessions is out of steam and other forms of investment linking farmers with companies and markets are emerging. In order to examine the implications of these transformations for smallholder farmers, this case study r...

Drawing on ethnographic research, this paper discusses indigenous peoples' emotional responses to land exclusions in two Bunong villages, Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia. We examine how villagers responded to land exclusions brought about by both state-sponsored conservation and economic land concessions. To understand their responses, we work with t...

As migration rates increase globally, an increasing proportion of children in low- and middle-income countries live apart from their parents. In particular, skipped-generation households are becoming more common, with grandparents serving as primary caregivers for young grandchildren whose parents migrate and provide remittance support. Yet, how fa...

Cambodia has experienced rapid economic growth due partly to excessive natural resource extraction. Land conflicts have been pervasive between local communities and companies that invest in land and other natural resources. Despite substantial research into land conflict resolution, knowledge about how land is returned to wronged parties and what h...

The number and diversity of migrant communities living in cities in developed countries are increasing. These have exerted more pressure on both physical and social infrastructures that have already been impacted by climate change. Improv- ing migrant communities’ resilience to adverse climate events is a priority of the inclusive disaster risk red...

This article examines how rural communities living in flood-prone river basins of Cambodia and Fiji have responded to increasing variability of floods and other natural hazards under the influence of climate change and other risk factors. Particular emphasis is placed on risk perceptions and adaptive strategies of households and communities with re...

Drawing on interviews with Cambodian and Thai communities in Auckland, New Zealand, this paper examines the role of Buddhist temples in disaster preparedness, response and recovery and the hindrances to optimising this role. We find that among the communities, Buddhist temples are identified as sites of community organisation and information dissem...

With a population of 16 million, Cambodia experienced political and social upheaval during the twentieth century, which impacted the intensity and pattern of internal migration. Internal migration data have been collected systematically since 1998 through decennial censuses, with questions on lifetime migration, last move, duration of residence and...

Cambodia is considered extremely vulnerable to climate change due to high poverty, limited infrastructure, and weak adaptive capacity. Kratie province, in particular, has suffered from climate-induced disasters, including floods, droughts, storms, lightning, and heatwaves. To date, climate change interventions in the province have primarily focused...

Struggles revolving around questions of land access and control occupy a central place in the political and social life of contemporary Cambodia. In this study, we examine three cases of struggles against economic [State] land concessions. In a context of unequal power distribution among the actors involved, we elicit the place of the peasantry and...

This policy brief presents how climate change has impacted small businesses in Kratie Town, Kratie province, Cambodia, and how they responded to the impacts. It also examines support and intervention institutions that could be enhanced to mitigate adverse effects and to make businesses climate-resilient. This study is based on 32 interviews conduct...

Drawing on a household survey conducted by a team of researchers and students from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) in four communes of Preak Prasop District, Kratie Province, Cambodia, in August 2017, this policy brief highlights the decisive role household-based livelihood strategies play in determining the nature and degree of climate c...

We explore workers’ justice judgment patterns to understand how they use information to assess fair treatment at work. Justice judgment patterns are the unique set of information that individuals draw upon and use when evaluating the overall fairness of an entity. Data from four samples of workers from Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines, and China...

Objective To explore social and behavioural factors associated with depressive symptoms among university students in Cambodia. Design Cross-sectional study. Settings Two public universities—one in the capital city of Phnom Penh and another in Battambang provincial town. Participants This study included 1359 students randomly selected from all de...

Purpose This paper critically assesses Western views on the social economy in contrast to everyday realities in a low-income country, and challenges ethnocentric epistemologies in the discourse of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship that is prevalent in international development. It charts the changing trajectory of the social economy and...

Background In Cambodian context, female entertainment workers (FEWs) are young women working at establishments such as karaoke bars, restaurants, beer gardens or massage parlors. FEWs may sell sex to male patrons and are considered a high-risk group for HIV. This study aimed to identify factors associated with recent HIV testing among FEWs in Cambo...

Background: Understanding the circumstances of adolescents living with HIV is critical in designing adolescent-friendly services that will facilitate successful transition from pediatric to adult care. This study describes access, utilization and ongoing social support needs among adolescents living with HIV aged 15-17 in transition from pediatric...

A diversity of place‐based community economic practices that enact ethical interdependence has long enabled livelihoods in Monsoon Asia. Managed either democratically or coercively, these culturally inflected practices have survived the rise of a cash economy, albeit in modified form, sometimes being co‐opted to state projects. In the modern develo...

Background People who use drugs are an important priority for HIV programs. However, data related to their utilization of HIV services are limited. This paper reports patterns of HIV testing, drug use, and risk and service perception among people who use drugs. Study participants were receiving HIV and harm reduction services from a community-based...

The presentation aims to frame LSLA historically and regionally by presenting: i) trade/investment flows within Mekong countries and with China ii) updated data on LSLA as of 2017 (See State of Land report for more updates) iii) the multiple impacts of LSLA

Using a case study of Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) in Cambodia, this article adds to emerging literature on local responses to land grabbing. While much of this literature has focused on political opportunity structures, this article looks at the agency of local groups organizing in response to land grabbing. Noting that organization and conn...

Background Coping with chronic illnesses often involves major lifestyle changes that may lead to poor mental health. Furthermore, in order to treat the chronic conditions, many sufferers in Asia turn to traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (TCAM). This study explores prevalence of TCAM use and factors associated with anxiety and dep...

Objective: To examine factors associated with HIV infection among transgender women in Cambodia. Design: Cross-sectional study. Settings: HIV high-burden sites including the capital city and 12 provinces. Participants: This study included 1375 sexually active transgender women with a mean age of 25.9 years (SD 7.1), recruited by using respondent-dr...

Background Preparing adolescents for transition into adult care and supporting their acquisition of self-health care management skills is a critical determinant of their post-transition HIV care outcomes. However, there is a scarcity of research on effective transition strategies. This study explores factors associated with adolescent preparedness...

Background There is a growing concern for an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in people living with HIV. This concern is evident especially in developing countries where dietary and lifestyle risk factors associated with NCDs are becoming more prominent. This study explored the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and...

Introduction: To facilitate provision of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), a better understanding of potential demand and user preferences is required. This review assessed awareness and willingness to use oral PrEP among men who have sex with men (MSM) in LMIC. Methods: Electronic literature search of Coch...

Background Heavy drinking among university students has been globally recognized as a major public health burden. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, studies on this issue have been scant, country-specific and in different time frames. The aim of this study was to identify social and behavioral factors associated with bing...

Background: Harm reduction interventions in Cambodia face numerous obstacles because of conflicting understanding and interests and inconsistencies in the implementation by law enforcement officials. This study aims to examine how understanding and application of Drug Control Law (DCL) and Village/Commune Safety Policy (VCSP) affects harm reduction...

Background: Transgender people are disproportionately affected by HIV. Despite their high vulnerability to HIV, lack of adequate epidemiological and surveillance data related to this population in many countries prevents provision of appropriate services. This paper summarizes descriptive findings from a national integrated biological and behaviora...

This paper examines Cambodia’s current carbon pathway and considers if Cambodia could move towards a low carbon future. We do so by examining two of Cambodia’s largest carbon emitting sectors: energy and transportation. We argue that Cambodia has a unique window of opportunity to pursue a low carbon pathway given that, despite significant economic...

Background Despite the success in promoting condom use in commercial relationships, condom use with regular, noncommercial partners remains low among key populations in Cambodia. This study explores factors associated inconsistent condom use with sweethearts among unmarried sexually active female entertainment workers (FEWs). Methods In 2014, the...

Background In Cambodia, HIV prevalence is high while HIV testing rates remain low among transgender women (TG women), men who have sex with men (MSM), and female entertainment workers (FEW). Introducing self-testing for HIV to these key populations (KPs) could potentially overcome the under-diagnosis of HIV and significantly increase testing rates...

Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) constitute a significant proportion of HIV key populations in Cambodia. We conducted this study to estimate the national population size, assess HIV-related risk behaviors, and determine HIV prevalence among MSM in Cambodia. Methods: This research was conducted in 2014 in 12 study sites in Cambodia. MSM s...

Background The prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among key populations in Cambodia continues to rise. To address this issue, KHANA, the largest national HIV organization in the country developed and implemented the Sustainable Action against HIV and AIDS in Communities (SAHACOM) project. This study aims to determine the i...

Background: In Cambodia, the circumstances surrounding people living with HIV (PLHIV) remain serious conditions. To ameliorate these situations, KHANA has implemented livelihoods programs since 2010, including village saving and loans (VSL), skill trainings, and cash grants with on-going technical support. This study aims to evaluate the impacts of...

This assessment concedes that despite making great strides in fighting TB, concerned institutions need a more concerted synergy to stop the disease as planned. Cambodia’s strengths to end TB lie in the firm political will and precise policies, strategies and guidelines supportive for better institutional collaboration. Moreover, the existing instit...

Background: KHANA's HIV Integrated Care and Prevention (ICP) project provided comprehensive care and support to HIV-affected communities through home and community-based care teams from 2007 to 2011. The aim of this study was to use Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodology to evaluate the social, health, and economic impacts of the ICP projec...

The overall goal of this study is to measure the prevalence of NCDs and associated risk factors in adult people living with HIV in Cambodia in order to establish baseline information that can help assess if they are at increased risk for NCDs. Results from this study can inform prevention, control, and management programs for NCDs in this vulnerabl...

In order to respond to the needs and accurately measure the impact of HIV programs on this population, data on the size and geographical distribution of MSM must be collected. Findings from this study are important for resource allocation to the most efficient and effective interventions targeting the most prevalent risk behaviors to reduce new HIV...

We explore workers’ justice judgment patterns to understand how they use information to assess fair treatment. Justice judgment patterns are the unique set of information that individuals draw upon and use when evaluating the overall fairness of an entity. Drawing on fairness heuristics theory, we expect that some workers will use restricted and/or...

Current peacebuilding debates centre around the idea that international and local activities need to be better aligned. However, the distinction between ‘local’ and ‘international’ actors and processes obscures both power and interest differentials among actors and the various interconnections between international, national and local actors and di...

Literature says that social enterprise, the social economy (within which social enterprises feature) and social entrepreneurship are interpreted differently across countries and cultures by the practitioners and beneficiaries. This is in large part because the drivers for these phenomena are context specific, particularly with consideration to wel...

The Cambodian case examines migration, land tenure and land management, in a context of conflict and the use of force in land transfers since the time of the Khmer Rouge regime to the present, by studying five agro-ecological zones close to the Kamping Pouy irrigation system in Battambang Province. The study combines analysis of demographic and soc...

Now that NGOs are inclined to better identify and respond to beneficiary needs so as to secure program accountability, this paper addresses the role of beneficiary participation performed in this quest. Grounded on an analysis of two development projects in Cambodia, the study asserts that ability of beneficiaries to hold NGOs accountable in this s...