Publication : Factsheet

Snapshot: Over the past decade, Special Economic Zones (‘SEZ’) have flourished in Cambodia and around the region. While the advantages they can bring in terms of economic development and trade are not to be neglected, the development and operations of SEZs are often intrinsically linked with human rights violations such as land-grabs, poor labour conditions or environmental damage. This Fact Sheet highlights the rules underlying the establishment and supervision of SEZs, outlines the most common associated human rights concerns, and provides concrete recommendations to ensure that economic development goes hand in hand with respect of fundamental rights and freedoms

Information Source : Fact sheet: Cambodia’s Special Economic Zones and Human Rights