NDLI: The Role of Social Capital and Local Institutions in Coping with Climate Stresses: The Case of Krapum Chhouk Commune in Rural Cambodia

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Author	Dany, Va Regan, Michael Taplin, Ros Bajracharya, Bhishna
Abstract	Social capital is a central requirement for a successful climate change adaptation, especially in Cambodia where formal institutions are still poorly developed. Collective action and not-for-profit bonding are important for climate change adaptation; however, these are not easily developed. This study examined the local institutions vital for the livelihoods of citizens who live in flood-prone Krapum Chhouk commune in rural Cambodia. Through observations and in-depth interviews with the local community, it investigated social capital in terms of the dynamics of relationships, relations of trust, and social norms and practices. This study found that most networks were profit-oriented. Traditional practices such as community assistance for either agricultural works or social welfare have been diluted, and relations of trust were an issue in some villages. The connections between local institutions were found to be lacking; cross-membership across institutions was limited. Overall, many indications of weakness were found in community institutions, which may have negative implications on addressing climate change.
Related Links	https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/199107/files/AJAD_2013_10_1_4Va.pdf
Ending Page	78
Page Count	18
Starting Page	61
File Format	PDF
ISSN	16564383
DOI	10.22004/ag.econ.199107
Journal	Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	10
Language	English
Publisher	Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
Publisher Date	2012-06-30
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Applied Economics Agricultural Economics Agri-economic Open Access Database Research in Applied Economics Research in Agricultural Economics Higher Study On Agricultural Economics Higher Study On Applied Economics Agricultural Research Documents Agrarian Economy & Research Higher Study Agri-economics Research in Economics Agri-economic Open Access Repository Statistics in Agricultural Economics Social Capital, Local Institutions, Local Livelihoods, Climate Stresses, Cambodia Social Capital Local Institutions Local Livelihoods Climate Stresses Cambodia Environmental Economics and Policy Labor and Human Capital Risk and Uncertainty
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Economics, Econometrics and Finance

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