Sustainable Community Design Case Study: Samnak Village,

Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia

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Presented by : 7 WondersAung Cynthia Oudom Poom

Said Satoshi Wilna

Case Study in Samnak Village, KompongThom Province, Cambodia

Definition of Sustainable Communities

Suggestions for sustainable lifestyles for urban citizens

Ideas to raise awareness on “Sustainable Community Design”

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1. Case Study in SamnakVillage, Kompong Thom

Province, Cambodia

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Process of Group Study

1. Individual country shared issues that they face

2. Selected a Case Study (Samnak Village, Cambodia)

3. Analysis of internal and external factors by using SWOT method

4. Proposed solutions for Sustainable Community in Samnak Village

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Myanmar• Transportation• Environmental issues• Natural disaster• Politics

Thailand• Transportation• Pollution and

waste management

• Traditional & Culture

Laos• Education in rural areas• Health issues• Environmental issues

Cambodia• Transportation• Traditional & Culture• Environmental Issues• Tourism

Singapore• Ageing society• Shortage of public

spaces and houses• Transportation

Indonesia• Over-crowded population• Disaster• Environmental issues

Japan• Trash• Air pollution• Ageing society• Disaster

Issues from various countries1. Tradition and

Culture Preservation2. Environmental

issues3. Transportation

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“Innovation of Samnakas a Cultural Carving Villagethrough tourism promotion”

Case Study

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Background of Samnak Village

• Population: 1,300 people• 15km away from provincial capital • Livelihood primarily based on

carving and farming• 21 families in carving industry

• Population: 1,300 people• 15km away from provincial capital • Livelihood primarily based on

carving and farming• 21 families in carving industry

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SWOT Analysis

SWOT analysis is the method of strategic analysis, involving identifying the internal factors such as strengthsand challenges of the situation as well as identifying the external factors which consists of opportunities and threats.

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Strength (Internal) Weaknesses Resources such as stones are

widely available Agriculture, farming and

livestock Historical sites Deep tradition and culture Experienced and skilled carves men

available

Carve products getting less popular Expensive Lesser successor No diversity of products Insufficient transportation system Ineffective irrigation systems

Opportunities (External) Threats Tourism Availability of lakes and dams Ample forest area Local and international investors Availability of labour Good geographical location

Dependent on weather and seasons Environment issues such as drought

and waste management Less technology

SWOT Analysis

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TourismTourism

Sustainable Community DesignInnovation of Samnak

as a Cultural Carving Village

Sustainable Community DesignInnovation of Samnak

as a Cultural Carving Village

Infrastructure Education

Environment AgricultureSupporting Factors

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Innovation of Samnakas a Cultural Carving Village

Cambodia's best-known stone carving adorns the temples of Angkor.

Challenges• Less popular• Younger generation shift to

city to find job • Too Expensive• Limited support • Low income

Samnak village,

Available Resources:

• Materials largely available• Skilled labour in the

village

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Aim

Available resources

How

Timeline

Where

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WondersProposed

solutions for Innovation of

SamnakCarving Village

1-2 years 3-5 years Above 5 years

Action Plan

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Short term 1-2 years

Proposed solutions

Available Resources

7 Wonders

1. Establish Carves men Association

• People ‐ NGOs/NPOs• Culture & Tradition

• Organise communityevents for outreach

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Proposed solutions

Available Resources

7 Wonders

2. Connectingcarves men with related businesses

• People• Businesses• NGOs/NPOs

• Guiding documentationpreparation and publication

• Create and identify strategic plan

Short term 1-2 years

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Short term 1-2 years

Proposed solutions

Available Resources 7 Wonders

3. Advertisement • People- Local Government - Various Ministries- Media- Local & International NGOs/ NPOs

- Community • Information • Technology

• Setting up a social media page and educate them on how to use it

• Create quarterly E newsletters and promote the village cultural activities

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Short term 1-2 years

Proposed solutions

Available Resources

7 Wonders

4. Use of other materials

• Education‐ Training• Goods‐ Materials• Technology• Culture &

Tradition

• Educate and show pictures and products from other places

• To continue to update them on the new market trends through emails and technology

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Short term 1-2 years

Education on safety precaution while working

Accept carve products order from customers

Produce a documentary on carves men and their skills

Proposed solutions

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Medium term 3-5 years

Carving products exhibition

Create artist’s houses, cultural assembly hall

Establish schools for carving techniques in this community

Proposed solutions

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Long term > 5 years

Improve quality and uniqueness of carve products

Create a museum of carving products

Proposed solutions

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Tourism

Sustainable Community DesignInnovation of Somnak

as a Cultural Carving Village

Infrastructure Education

Environment AgricultureSupporting Factors

Agriculture

Agricultural Product: Rice & Vegetables farming, Fishing

Resources:Lakes and dams are available in this province throughout the entire years, Irrigation system exists but not well developed

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Maximization of yield

Provide steady and

stable income

Achieve agro-ecological equilibrium

Zero waste system

Dig well and ponds to contain water

Promoting & Educate on Integrated Farming

Promoting & Educate on Integrated Farming

Proposed solutions for Agriculture

Available Resources: • Human resources• Supporting from international

organization • Volunteers

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Environment

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Garbage stations, recycling centers Education on 3Rs

Community Events• Community Cleaning• Tree Planting

Laws enforcement and public monitoring

Proposed solutions for Environment

Available Resources • Community People• Existing Roads • Government • NGOs

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Infrastructure

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Improve in water supply and sanitation• Toilets with proper sewage system

Promote environment friendly transportation• Bicycles rental • Ox Cart

Education • Use of toilets • Proper sanitation

Proposed solutions for Infrastructure

Available Resources

• Availability of space

• Local teachers

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Education

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Collection of books and study materials and send it to the village.

Creating online donation in support for “Education for Samnak Village”

Volunteer teachers from international NGOs to teach students on short term basis

Proposed solutions for Education

2. Definition of

Sustainable Communities

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2. What are Sustainable Communities?

Sustainable communities can be defined as a community that people wants to live in, work and visit forever.

In order to achieve sustainable growth and to pass it to the next generation, the community should have a balance between social, economic and environmental aspects.

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Zero carbon

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Zero waste

Green Transportation

Local & sustainable

products

Land use & wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Equity & local economy

Critical principles to

create Sustainable Community

• Energy efficiency

• 3Rs

• Low carbon modes

• Seasonal & healthy products

• Protecting and restoring biodiversity

• Identity and wisdom

• Bioregional economy

Health & Happiness• Good

health & well-being

3. Suggestions for sustainable lifestyles for

urban countries

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Suggestions for sustainable lifestyles for urban citizens

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We believe that Sustainable Lifestyles should start from INDIVIDUAL (Ourselves from the Home) to the

COMMUNITY and Around the WORLD

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Suggestions for Sustainable Lifestyles for Urban Citizens

CommunityGovernment• Passing down knowledge to

the next generation• Planning & designing

sustainable home • Walking and cycling • Maintaining moral standards• Networking

• Improve transportation• Building Eco Efficient

Infrastructure • Building an Identity• Quality of Life • Self-Sufficiency on

Food, Energy and Water

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4. Ideas to raise awareness on “Sustainable Community

Design”

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Ideas to raise awareness

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International conference & statistics comparison between countries

Public Participation and interest in sustainable community design

Learning from past experience and forecasting on the future

Encourage green commitment, activity, system, culture and network in the private sectors.

On site visit to the communities

Raise awareness to Public Sector

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Raise awareness to Private Sector

Network extensions through green supply chains

- Support business partners to enter into accredited green industry process

Encourage consumers to buy products from companies which are environmentally and socially responsible.

Corporate Social Responsibility - encouraged by the government

Research and development on ecofriendly products.

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Raise awareness to Citizen

Social media for news dissemination

Education and Training

Social activities for integration- power of people, - better position to negotiate

with the government

Converting environment terms into monetary terms so that citizens are aware of the value

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CONCLUSION

Sustainable development is largely about people and their well-being. To achieve that, all stakeholders (Public-private and citizen) have to work together to balance economic

development, social empowerment and environmental protection for the

next generation

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THANKYOU

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