Improving handicrafts and cultural centre activities : strategies for improvements requested by the Yak Loum Lake Committee

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2000

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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

Abstract

The report reflects the history of the Yak Loum (or Yeak Loam) Lake cultural centre and the handicrafts activities and strategies for improvement in both areas. The strategy for improving the centre ought to be adjusted to the skills and ideas of the Yak Loum Management Committee. Handicrafts sales are part of the Yak Loum Lake income generation strategies, but are also important to promote and preserve Highlander culture and skills. Local Commune authorities and the Commune Development Committees (CDC) and Village Development Committees (VDC) accuse the Management Committee regularly of unfair practices, which indicates a general feeling of distrust.

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NATURAL RESOURCES, RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, RATTAN, BAMBOO, LOCAL LEVEL, GOVERNANCE, TOURISM, HANDICRAFTS, CAMBODIA, FAR EAST ASIA

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