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TH 2016 : Master Research Thesis

Required length is from 90 to 100 pages. Students are expected to demonstrate an advanced standard of research, analytic and writing skills. Approved research thesis proposal required. Research & Thesis have to be developed with the continuous guidance and creative criticism of the supervisor.

SG 2015 : Social Economy and Rural development

The course defines the complex world and a system of relationships which governs the life of the Third System and Non-profit Enterprises: strong local development policies, the creation of flexible employment, services to people, decentralized welfare, social cooperation, active citizenship and safeguarding of human rights. Fundamental dimensions of micro-economy for social and economic activities mainly […]

SG 2014: Society , Gender and Development

This course offers theories to explain society, gender and development. The importance of gender awareness in development theory and practice. Power relationships and production of knowledge in a development context and its implications. Identification of gender and social issues in the Cambodian context.

SG 2013 : Workshop on Guidelines for Research Thesis and Field

Socio-economic scenarios in ASEAN member countries. Critical analysis of the level of socio-economic development and relevance of economic strategies to regional economic relations. Emphasis on current economic policies and programs (AFTA), interaction with the world economy and application to contemporary issues (trade, finance, debt, globalization, regionalization).

SG 2012 : ASEAN Economies and Cambodia Societies

Socio-economic scenarios in ASEAN member countries. Critical analysis of the level of socio-economic development and relevance of economic strategies to regional economic relations. Emphasis on current economic policies and programs (AFTA), interaction with the world economy and application to contemporary issues (trade, finance, debt, globalization, regionalization).

SG 2011 : Political Economy of the Cambodia Transition

This course addresses the political economy of triangular transitions, examining how the much publicized international intervention to bring peace and democracy to Cambodia was disrupted by the poverty of the Cambodian economy and by the state’s manipulation of the move to the free market. This analysis of the material basis of obstacles to Cambodia’s democratization […]

SG 2010Decentralization and Local Governance

It is to strengthen the capacity of development practitioners, policymakers, government line ministry staff and program managers, to engage in complex local governance processes. It will be able them to analyze the institutional context of decentralization and local governance with a specific focus on rural development, gender and power relations; to develop strategies to improve […]

SG 2009 : Cambodia`s Poverty issues Analysis

Analysis of poverty and underdevelopment (measurement & indicators), unemployment, corruption, exploitation, social injustice and inequality. Distribution of resources & income, community based participatory development, acceptance and diffusion of innovation. Compatibility of market system, economic growth and development. Survival strategies of the poor , improved quality

SG 2008 : Local knowledge abd Sustainable Development

This course provides students with different forms of local knowledge. They will examine the meaning of local knowledge, explore the relationships between local knowledge and bio-cultural diversity, local knowledge and culture and study the methodology of local culture analysis.

SG 2007: Social Demography & Population Dynamics

Basic concepts and operations of social demography. Social implications of demographic structure, population growth, distribution, composition, social mobility. Social and economic determinants of power structures, labour force development and migrations dynamics. Interaction of human populations with natural resources and environment. Demographic factors affecting food consumption and nutritional status.