Author: Dr CHHORN Dina, Centre Director at CDRI’s Centre for Development Economics and Trade Key Messages Southeast Asia has long been known as “The World’s Factory,” fuelled by a young workforce, low production costs, and regional integration. Vietnam rose as a key player in electronics manufacturing; Cambodia and Myanmar advanced in garments and light assembly, though Myanmar’s progress was later disrupted by a coup d’état. Malaysia and Thailand excelled in automotive and electronics industries. Singapore emerged as the region’s innovation, […]

From 15 to 18 January, CDRI hosted our in Sihanoukville Province, providing an opportunity to enhance team collaboration with CDRI’s strategic vision, mission, and core values for the year ahead, and strengthen team cohesion through various activities. Through engaging training, team-building activities, and reflective year-end celebrations, we deepened our connections, fostered a culture of collaboration, and reinforced our shared commitment to driving positive change. A heartfelt thank you to our management for allowing this retreat to happen and our organizing […]

Author: Dr CHEA Sathya, Research Fellow at CDRI’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation Future-ready schools are initiatives designed to enhance student’s learning experiences and empower them to thrive in an ever-changing world. Based on the Future Ready School Framework, future-ready schools emphasise a holistic approach, where the curriculum, instruction, and assessment are interconnected and aligned with 21st-century skills. This includes personalised learning experiences, effective use of technology, and the promotion of critical thinking and problem-solving. Successfully implementing these initiatives […]

By Chea Phal and Bun Phoury Access to information is a fundamental human right, protected through the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Information enables individuals to make informed decisions, participate in public life, and exercise their rights. Yet, for millions of persons with disabilities worldwide, including in Cambodia, accessing essential information remains a formidable challenge. Opportunities for persons with disabilities are often restricted by systemic barriers and gaps in policy implementation, hindering their full […]

On the morning of 24th December 2024, the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), led by Mme Eva Mysliwiec, founder, former board member and former executive director, would like to express the highest respect and gratitude to Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN MANET, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for allowing the CDRI’s senior management and the board, to meet courteously and respectfully report on the progress and new five-year strategy (2025-2030) of CDRI. To contribute to the Royal Government […]

On 19 December 2024, CDRI had the pleasure of welcoming His Excellency Ambassador Santo Darmosumarto and his delegation from the Embassy of the Republic Indonesia in Phnom Penh to the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). During the visit, CDRI shared its work, mission, and strategic priorities for the coming five years and the following years. The ambassador expressed keen interest in understanding Cambodia’s overall research environment, development outlook, and CDRI’s specific contributions. He was supportive of the institute’s work and […]

On the afternoon of 10 December 2024, we had the distinct honor of welcoming His Excellency Derek Yip, Australia’s Ambassador to Cambodia, to visit the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). During his visit, CDRI had a productive dialogue with Ambassador Yip on our research strategy for the coming years and explored potential avenues for collaboration to support Cambodia’s resilient and sustainable growth through evidence-based policy research.

On 3rd December 2024, CDRI’s Economic Centre successfully organized a on ” : “, with support from International Development Research Centre (IDRC), at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. The 2nd Regional Symposium brought together 104 academics, researchers, and practitioners to share evidence-based research and insights on the digital and green economy. The symposium focused on governance reforms in the context of digital and green transformations in the GMS, emphasizing gender equity, inclusivity, and sustainability. The Symposium also aimed to foster knowledge […]

On November 26, 2024, the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) and the Council for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) Secretariat, successfully hosted the National Dialogue Workshop on “Integrated Decentralized Food System Governance, Food Security and Nutrition: Strategies for Improving Agri-food Systems in the Cambodian Mekong Delta” at the Council of Ministers, in partnership with WorldFish (WF) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The National Dialogue provided a vital platform for exchanging ideas, shaping policies, and implementing strategies to promote […]

On 29 August 2024, CDRI’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation and the Centre for Development Economics and Trade of CDRI, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, hosted a consultation workshop on “Gendered Barriers to Digital and Green Economy in Cambodia” at the Himawari Hotel Apartments.  Our researchers presented and validated the research findings on the gender barriers that challenge the adoption of digital technologies and green practices in MSMEs, as well as pursuing education and careers in the […]