Global Witness’ new report, “Taking a Cut” blows lid off systemic corruption in Cambodia’s forest sector
In a report released today Global Witness shines a light on Cambodia’s shadowy timber business where corruption is so entrenched that almost everyone, in a position to do so, appears to be taking their cut. The costs of weak forest sector governance, in terms of lost revenues, destruction of rural livelihoods and environmental damage continue to mount. Cambodia is currently in the grip of a serious drought that threatens severe food shortages in some areas.