‘Transitioning Cambodia’ Photo Book Illustrates Cambodia’s Uneven Development

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Cambodia has undergone rapid development in the past two decades but inequality and poverty continue to plague the country. It has embraced free elections, allowed free trade, and opened its borders to tourists and investors but many of its people are unable to benefit from these reforms.

The photo book ‘Transitioning Cambodia’ narrates the modern history of a “country that’s still torn between the burden of its horrific past and the promises the future holds.” It is a collaboration between photographer Nicolas Axelrod and journalist Denise Hruby who witnessed the varying impacts of Cambodia’s rise as a developing nation on ordinary people in various communities across the country.

This crowdfunded picture book offers a refreshing look into a country which has embarked on large-scale development programs while residents have struggled to survive amid the changes.

read more: http://globalvoicesonline.org/2015/06/28/transitioning-cambodia-photo-book-illustrates-cambodias-uneven-development/