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Regional Framework on EI Governance in ASEAN: An

opportunity for reform in Cambodia

by Kim NatachaExecutive Director, Cambodians for Resource Revenue Transparency (CRRT)

Launching event of the Regional Framework on Extractive Industries GovernanceNov 28, 2014 Le Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, Indonesia

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OVERVIEW OF PETROLEUM AND MINING DEVELOPMENT IN CAMBODIA

Introduction

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Block XV Petrovietnam

Area III TOTAL

Block XII Medco & JHL Petroleum

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Mineral Resources

Source: General Department of Mineral Resources, Department of Geology, Mapping office

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Mining Licenses

24,000square kilometers have been granted under exploration mining licenses

Source: General Department of Mineral Resources

• Metallic minerals: Gold, iron, bauxite, copper

• Non-metallic industrial minerals: clay, limestone, fluorite

• Gemstones: Ruby, sapphire, amethyst

• Solid fuel minerals: Coal, peat

• Construction materials: granite, sandstone, gravel

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CIVIL SOCIETY CONSULTATION

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• Publish a recognition statement of the framework to ASEAN member countries

• Should have consultation at subnational level.• Submit a joint statement to ASEAN• Include Cambodian youths to participate in APF

and other events to advocate for the framework

Call for concrete steps for action• National Consultation

(NGO, Governments, Private sector, affected communities and other relevant parties )

• Publish and disseminate widely of a study of extractive industries from each country

• Regional Consultation• Advocate to put the

framework into the National Strategic Development Plan.

Thank you for your attention!

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