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God Provides

As was the case in 2009, this year God has continued to provide 'just in time' for CCC's education and Dump Kids projects. We praise Him for His goodness and trust Him to meet our needs for the remainder of 2010.

News about Cambodia

Khmer Rouge Gaoler Sentenced

Kaing Guek Eav (Duch) has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The sentence was reduced by 11 years in compensation for the time Duch spent in pre-trial detention and five years in recognition of his co-operation with the court, so he will spend 19 years in prison.

Mixed Economic News

The World Bank has predicted that Cambodia's economy will grow 4.4% in 2010. The Asian Development Bank forecast economic growth of 4.5% this year and 6% in 2011.

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction released figures showing the value of construction projects approved by the government in the first quarter of 2010 plummeted by 82.6%, when compared to the same period of 2009.

The National Bank of Cambodia has had to step in to support the Riel, which had fallen to its lowest level against the US dollar for three years.

In the first quarter of 2010 garment exports recovered to $603 million, compared to $562 million in the same period last year, while tourist arrivals increased by 10% for the same period.

The Cambodian Herald

CCC publishes The Cambodian Herald from time to time to share with our supporters news about Cambodia and our work there.

In the latest edition (Issue 14):

• No Problem!
• What Price Development?
• How Can I Support CCC?
• Cambodians Helping Cambodians
• First Khmer Rouge Trial Verdict Announced

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Download past issues in Adobe PDF format: Issue 14, November 2009 (275 kB) Issue 13, November 2009 (321 kB) Issue 12, January 2009 (396 kB) Issue 11, January 2008 (670 kB) Issue 10, February 2007 (1.4 MB) Issue 9, July 2006 (1 MB) Issue 8, December 2005 (579 kB) Issue 7, May 2005 (385 kB) Issue 6, December 2004 (351 kB) Issue 5, April 2004 (1.2 MB)

Sources of news about Cambodia

• Phnom Penh Post: English language newspaper
• Camnews Google Group
• KI Media: "Dedicated to publishing sensitive information about Cambodia"

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