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 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 […]

On 15-16 August 2024, CDRI, in partnership with the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) and Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Siem Reap Campus (PUCSR), successfully organised the 2nd Southeast Asia Economic Research and Development Workshop. This international workshop explored the history of economic thought and research, offering valuable insights into how economic theories and policies in ASEAN have been shaped by cultural, social, and political contexts. By examining past economic ideas and experiences, young economists and academics gained a deeper understanding of […]

The CDRI organised the third technical workshop on the Cambodia’s Vision 2030 study to refine research findings and identify the key policy options which are crucial for the country’s goal of becoming an upper-middle-income nation through resilient, inclusive, and sustainable growth. The gathering of diverse stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, civil society organisations, and researchers, underscores the collaborative effort required to address the complex challenges of economic development. The discussions and questions raised during the workshop […]

As part of a regional project on “Impact of COVID-19 on Inclusive Development and Governance: Rapid and Post-Pandemic Assessment in the CLMV,” CDRI finally released Podcast Series Episode 6 on Shaping Cambodia’s Development Landscape: The Role of Research Evidence for Resilient and Inclusive Economic Development. In this podcast, we had Mr Khoun Theara, Socio-Economic Policy Specialist at UNDP Cambodia as our guest speaker to discuss the pivotal role of research in Cambodia’s development, as well as the real case studies […]

Gender differences in utilising digital technologies with business industries and pursuing STEM education have become a prevalent issue that needs to be addressed for enhancing digital and green capacity of female-led industries including increasing females undertaking careers in the field of STEM. Recognising these challenges, CDRI’s Economics Centre has been very active in addressing these disparities by conducting research into the gender-specific barriers to technology adoption and career decision in Cambodia. The first study will assess the capacity of women […]

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has significantly impacted Cambodia’s economic transformation. The country has shifted from a planned agricultural-based economy to a free-market structure, with low-tech industries like textiles, garments, tourism, construction, real estate, and agriculture driving growth. Moving forward, Cambodia faces challenges in maximising FDI benefits. To ensure long-term economic sustainability and enhance its position in the Mekong subregion, diversifying FDI sources and researching current development and past experiences are crucial. Recently, the CDRI’s Economics Centre organised a workshop titled […]

The Greater Mekong Subregion countries, which have been severely affected by the pandemic-induced recession, have been exerting significant efforts to devise and implement new policies and measures to restore their economic growth and development. The new economic growth agenda includes issues such as promoting international trade and trade negotiations, enhancing the business environment, nurturing domestic firms, encouraging direct foreign investments, and advocating for gender equality. However, these issues present numerous obstacles to the region’s economic recovery. To address these challenges, CDRI’s […]

From November 6 to November 10, 2023, CDRI’s researcher team embarked on a collaborative endeavour with their counterparts at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia. The primary focus of this joint effort was to contribute to CDRI’s study project on “Cambodia Vision 2030: An Assessment of Cambodia’s Upper-middle-income Target for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”, funded by Australia’s flagship economic development program, the Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED). During this week-long immersive experience, the researchers from the […]

On 25 August 2023, CDRI organised a book launch event at Raffle Hotel Le Royal to present its latest publication on “Agricultural Trade between China and the Greater Mekong Subregion Countries: A Value Chain Analysis”. This special book aims to Identify the key actors and their interactions along the value chain. Compare the non-tariff measures (NTMs) implemented by Mekong-Lancang countries (MLC) and their impact on trade. Explore the exporters’ or firms’ perspective on the challenges and opportunities of exporting to […]