Tensions between National Development and Local Needs in Cambodia: Lower Sesan II Dam Article The Lower Sesan II dam in Cambodia's Stung Treng province has resulted in inundation of seasonal wetlands, relocation and the fragmentation of local communities. Previously self-sufficient communities are struggling as they become low-income wage labor in distant cities but face mounting debts, economic insecurity, homesickness, and mental stress. Community leaders are striving to invest in education for local youth to gain a better future. By Lucy Chang and Vutha Srey
