On 16 October 2020, the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) and the Parliamentary Institute of Cambodia (PIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation and Partnership in Joint Policy Research and Capacity Development.
CDRI and PIC have agreed to enter into this MOU that will enable them to work together in policy, legislative and subject matter research and capacity development in areas of mutual interest, which include: Research exchange between CDRI and PIC, research activities and publications; Joint organization and participation in seminars, conferences, expert hearings, and other related activities; and Exchange of academic and research materials, other information, and other research and academic activities.
CDRI is an independent research institute for innovative ideas to inform policy for Cambodia’s development. CDRI works to produce independent, objective, high quality policy-relevant development research, to maximise its accessibility to policy makers, influencers and stakeholders. PIC was founded in 2011 as an independent and non-partisan capacity development institute. It has two mandates: 1) to contribute to strengthening the capacity of parliamentary staff and MPs; and 2) to share its experiences with others and other parliaments in the region and beyond.
Dr Ngin Chanrith, a Senior Research Fellow and Director of CDRI’s Environment Centre, participated as a panelist in a discussion titled “Addressing the Gender Dimension in the Clean Energy Sector” during Clean Energy Week on November 20, 2023. The discussion highlighted the pivotal role women play in energy consumption and decision-making within their households, and their potential to significantly influence family energy expenditure. The discussion emphasised the growth of green jobs in the clean energy sector as an opportunity for […]
Delegation from the ASEAN countries attended the International Workshop on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation in Kunming, Yunnan province, China Dr Rethy Chhem, Executive Director of Cambodia Development Resource Institute (first from the left) joined and delivered a key message on the roles of think tanks at the International Workshop on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation on 26 March 2018 in Kunming, Yunnan province, China.
Friday, June 12, 2020, in Oxfam, CDRI management and researchers were hosted by Ms. Solinn Lim, Oxfam Country Director, Cambodia. Oxfam and CDRI have had a long tradition of partnership and cooperation in capacity development, research and policy dialogue, and promotion of cooperation between government ministries, and Civil Societies (NGOs, Community Based Organizations, and Academia). Closer cooperation and more regular exchanges were agreed upon.
Dr Song Sopheak, CDRI’s Deputy Executive Director for Research, attended the first Semi-Annual Meeting with the Technical Steering Committee, organised by the Ponlok Chomnes programme. This meeting aimed to update on the programme’s progress, outline the next six months’ activities, present the strategic partners’ plan, and seek collaboration and support from the technical steering committee. In addition, it also focused on linking the research across the different partners, enhancing cooperation with relevant ministries, establishing new business partnerships, and solving policy […]