10 December 2014 – On the occasion of Human Rights day 2014, I am encouraged to see a level of awareness manifested in both the increasing claims for justice and respect by ordinary people, as well as the pronouncements by the Government that these claims are being heard and that reforms will follow. We are witnessing such reforms pursued vigorously in the field of education, commerce and public administration, for example, despite formidable obstacles. Without exception, everyone whom I've come across who was here ten years ago and is still, or again, here today marvels at the progress they see. Surely a country that is producing the best rice in the world and attracting investment and tourists at the pace we see here is doing something right. Read the full Op-Ed in English | Khmer.