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1. Fair Trade as a Means to Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development

by

Mr. Pa Chanroeun, MA Ph.

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Abstract

(A paper presented in the 9th Socio-Cultural Research Congress on Cambodia, RUPP)

Fair Trade is still an emerging trading form in Cambodia. This paper presents an overview of Fair Trade; specifically the research focused on the nature, principles, significance, current trends, and challenges of the Fair Trade process. The main objective of this documentary and analytical study is to provide informed perspectives on Fair Trade in order to raise public awareness about this form of trading and to reflect on the lessons learned globally and how Fair Trade can work to reduce poverty and towards sustainable development in Cambodia. Trading is one of the most effective means to improve the standard of living and the quality of life of people. Globally free trade has been on most agendas however, more quietly, another global movement, involving millions of consumers, has developed as well called Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a trading paradigm that aims to fight poverty through trade and has been evidentially active for over 40 years. Fair Trade is a different approach to conventional international trade. It is a trading partnership which aims at sustainable development for marginalized and disadvantaged producers in developing countries. It seeks to do this by providing better trading conditions, by awareness-raising and campaigning. The primary goal of Fair Trade has been about creating market opportunities and developing the Northern markets for products from marginalized producers in developing countries.

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2. Bioethics Education as a Means to Direct Science, Technology and Development

Mr. Pa Chanroeun, M.A Ph.

Abstract

(for a paper presented in the 9th Socio-Cultural Research Congress on Cambodia, RUPP)

Bioethics is still an emerging discipline for Cambodian society. This paper presents an overview of Bioethics; specifically the research focused on the nature, principles, significance, current trends, challenges of Bioethics, and how to promote Bioethics education in Cambodia. The main objective of this documentary and analytical study is to provide informed perspectives on Bioethics in order to raise public awareness about this form of education and to reflect on the lessons learned globally and how Bioethics can work to remedy some social crises, which are the results of unethical usage and implication of science and technology, and towards (1) Increasing respect for life; (2) Balancing benefits and risks of Science and Technology; (3) Understanding better the diversity of views of different persons for peace and sustainable development in Cambodia. Bioethics could be defined as the study of ethical issues and decision-making associated with the use of living organisms. Bioethics includes both medical ethics and environmental ethics. Bioethics is learning how to balance different benefits, risks and duties. Concepts of bioethics can be seen in literature, art, music, culture, philosophy, and religion, through history. In order to have a sustainable future, we need to promote bioethical maturity. We could call the bioethical maturity of a society the ability to balance the benefits and risks of applications of biological or medical technology. It is also reflected in the extent to which public views are incorporated into policy-making while respecting the duties of society to ensure individual’s informed choice.

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* ARTICLES

The Roles of Interfaith Dialogue in Peace Building

By Chanroeun Pa, A paper presented at the Cambodia Christian Students Mission, October 5, 2007,

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Sudesh Didi’s Talk on “Culture and Creativity (Transcript)” Cambodian Mekong University, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday 18th July 2007

Buddhist Model in Promoting Bioethics Education in Cambodia (PDF file) By Chanroeun Pa, A paper presented in the 8th Asian Bioethics Conference on Biotechnology, Culture, and Human Values in Asia and Beyond, 19-23 March 2007, Bangkok, Thailand

Bioethics in Cambodia: Challenges and Perspectives for a Better Future By Chanroeun Pa, a paper presented in the Workshop on Technology and Culture: Genetics and its Social and Ethical Implications in Asia and Europe, 17-18 March 2007, Bangkok, Thailand

Doing and Teaching Philosophy in the Cambodian Context By Chanroeun Pa, the 1st Paper presented in the UNESCO World Philosophy Day, 15-18 November 2006, Rabat, Morocco

The Roles of Philosophy in War and Peace By Chanroeun Pa, the 2nd Paper presented in the UNESCO World Philosophy Day, 15-18 November 2006, Rabat, Morocco

Fair Trade as a Means towards Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development By Chanroeun Pa, a paper presented in the 9th Socio-Cultural Research Congress on Cambodia, 14-16 November 2006, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Bioethics Education as a Means to Direct Science, Technology and Development By Chanroeun Pa, a paper presented in the 9th Socio-Cultural Research Congress on Cambodia, 14-16 November 2006, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Bioethics Education in Cambodia: Challenges and Significances By Chanroeun Pa, a paper presented in the UNESCO Asia Pacific Bioethics Education Conference, 26-28 July 06, Seoul, Korea.

Education for Peace and Development By Chanroeun Pa, a paper presented in the Peace Studies and Conflict Transformation Training Course, Bangkok, Thailand

Development Ethics of Amartya Sen: A Critical Study By Chanroeun Pa, M.A Thesis, Assumption University, Thailand

Reflection on the Contemporary Cambodian Development Process in the Light of Development Ethics: Towards Authentic Human Development By Chanroeun Pa, a paper presented in the 8th Socio-Cultural Research Congress on Cambodia from 21-23 November 2005, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Human Values in the Present Cambodian Society By Chanroeun Pa, B.A Thesis, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

*BOOKS

1. My Beloved Children Download (Khmer version) Source: Dhamma4khmers.org

2. Histoire du Cambodge (The History of Cambodia) Download-Khmer Version (PDF)

3. The Brother Enermy Download-Khmer Version (PDF)