KHATH Bunthorn

Publishing Manager

Khath Bunthorn is the Publication Manager at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), where he oversees the quality control, production, and dissemination of all institutional publications and knowledge outputs. He also serves as a Research Associate at CDRI’s Centre for Governance and Inclusive Society (CGIS). Bunthorn holds a PhD and an MPhil in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He also earned his MA and BA (Hons) degrees in Political Science from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. His research interests span good governance, inclusive society, and local politics in Cambodia. He is also deeply engaged in the study of modern Southeast Asian politics, India–Southeast Asia relations, foreign policy of small states, and ASEAN regional dynamics. Bunthorn has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Area Studies: A Journal of International Studies and Analyses, Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, Journal of South Asian Studies, and India Quarterly.

Email : bunthorn.khath@cdri.org.kh


KHATH Bunthorn



This nationwide survey, conducted by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), assesses current and emerging skills demand across provinces and municipalities in Cambodia. The study supports the recalibration of the TVET 1.5M Programme by identifying priority sk...


The context in which peacebuilding occurs has experienced a dramatic shift during the last two decades. Following the end of the cold war – which were formative years for the industry – civil wars/conflicts typically ended with a peace agreement, reconstruction began, and peacebuilding took place in reasonably controlled environments towards (some...