KEO Sombath
Research Assistant
Sombath is a Research Assistant at the Center for Policy Research in Agriculture and Rural Development (CPARD), Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). With a Master's Degree in Water and Environmental Engineering from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) under Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) scholarship, he possesses a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for conducting rigorous research. His M.Eng. thesis examined Pesticide Residues in the Canal Irrigation System of the upper Mekong delta, Cambodia, and he published his research paper in the Indonesian Journal of Limnology (InaJL). His research interests include sustainable agricultural development, environmental conservation, and social agricultural equity.
This two-year project builds upon previous PRCI initiatives in Southeast Asia, addressing the urgent need for advanced economic policy analysis skills in the Mekong subregion's agri-food system, which includes Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The project aims to bridge the expertise gap identified by regional partners and boost research capac...
Assessment Studies on The Economic Costs of an Integrated School Gardening in School Feeding Program
Recognize the important of improving the nutrition and education of children, Cambodia government is implementing school feeding program collaboratively with local and international NGOs. The implementation of this program will improve food security, education, health and nutrition, local economy and agriculture, partnership and coordination across...
Cassava is a key agricultural commodity in Cambodia, where it ranks second only to rice in terms of production and consumption. The cassava sector in Cambodia offers significant opportunities for improving food security, rural livelihoods, and bioenergy development. However, the sector faces several post-harvest challenges that affect its quality a...