Social development

The Department of Demography and Development advocates improvements for the local population in education, housing and the social status as a whole. Because of a shortage of in budget and human resources, the department seeks good partners both national and international to develop this field.

National relations

The Department of Depmography and Development is communicating with local NGOs (Non-Government Organizations), institutions and provincial departments which have on-going development and educational programs in the Siemreap regions. The department shall communicate with local authorities such as village development committees and commune councils, because they play an important role in controlling population growth and village development. Some NGOs offer professional training in such skills as basket and silk production.

The technical staff of the department study such programs and data that give answers to development questions over time.

International Relations

The department seeks to find other donors whose programs would like to develop other activities in Angkor Park in the name of improving the people's living conditions. The government of New Zealand has pledged assistance to APSARA Authority in its efforts to alleviate the poverty around the Angkor site. Such contributions will prevent deforestation and other illegal activities happening in the Angkor area.

In order to improve the skills of our human resources at all levels of development, we seek volunteers as trainers.