MAO Sosengphyrun
Research Assistant – Fieldwork Coordination
Mr. Mao Sosengphyrun is a Research Assistant – Fieldwork Coordination in the Research Data Unit at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Norton University (NU).
Phyrun has extensive experience in fieldwork coordination and data collection, having collaborated with leading NGOs and private institutions such as PSI Cambodia, URC Cambodia, BBC Media Action, Helen Keller International, Cambodia Agriculture Value Chain Program (CAVACII), CARE Cambodia, Room to Read Cambodia, and Save the Children International, among others. His expertise spans both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and his strong engagement with diverse communities and local authorities makes him a valuable asset to impactful research initiatives.
In addition to his research background, Phyrun brings media experience from his time at the Phnom Penh Post newspaper (2012–2014). His solid communication and analytical skills further strengthen his contribution to the research team.
Email : sosengphyrun.mao@cdri.org.kh
This report examines the market dynamics and resilience of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh, based on data from 14,820 establishments. MSMEs are deeply embedded in the urban economy, with nearly every household engaged in business activity. Despite a strong post-pandemic recovery in 2023, early signs of...
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...
With the Law on Consumer Protection enacted in 2019 and the Law on Competition in 2021, Cambodia has established the legal architecture for a fairer market and solidified the rights of consumers alongside the obligations of businesses. However, effective regulation requires active compliance and public awareness. The current priority is to evaluate...
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Phnom Penh’s urban economy, yet they are increasingly pressured by economic slowdown, and digital disruption. High business turnover reflects survival-driven entrepreneurship, with most firms remaining informal, micro-scale, and concentrated in low-productivity sectors. Given the...
The CDRI Economic Updates provide regular updates on the state of the economy, specifically by tracking the economic cycle of wealth in Cambodia at both the macroeconomic and micro-household and business levels. It provides a brief summary of economic trends and their implications for each quarter, explaining the potential drivers of the curre...
CDRI has been conducting the Moving out of Poverty (MOP) survey since 1996/1997 in 3 village household samples and this sample have been extended 11 villages across 7 provinces by 2020. CDRI surveys the same 1000 households every three years to track the poverty dynamics across the five main regions of Cambodia. This rare longitudinal dataset i...
Digital technologies have evolved at breakneck speed and spread, changing not only the digital ecosystem but also the way economy, trade and business are functioning. Massive digital transformation and its associated broad benefits for development have prompted most countries to embrace digital technology and incorporate it into their economic deve...