Cambodian Development Resource Institute (CDRI) 2021-2024
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Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is a leading research institution in social sciences in Cambodia. The institute was established in the beginning of the 1990’s and has developed from mainly being a training institution for civil servants to become an independent academic institution and think tank providing civil society, media, the political opp...
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- B01 - Core support to NGOs, other private bodies, PPPs and research institutes
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Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is a leading research institution in social sciences in Cambodia. The institute was established in the beginning of the 1990’s and has developed from mainly being a training institution for civil servants to become an independent academic institution and think tank providing civil society, media, the political opposition and the Government with important knowledge and understanding. The social science research that the institute conducts in various fields is considered to be extremely important for efforts to increase respect for human rights, a process of democratization and compliance with the rule of law. Sida has contributed to the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) since the early 1990s. The contribution is provided in the form of a core support to the research institution with a focus on five main themes: agriculture, economics, education, environment and administration. CDRI's evidence-based research results are of high quality and can thus contribute with evidence-based basis for policy decisions, reforms and advocacy work at both central and local level, not least via civil society.
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Enhanced Research Capacity: Core funding has enabled CDRI to conduct 132 research projects, resulting in 140 publications, including reports, working papers, and policy briefs. This research has addressed development challenges and provided evidence-based insights to inform policy. Thematic Research: CDRIs research has spanned a wide range of areas, including: Agriculture and Rural Development: Research on smallholder farmer livelihoods, market access, value chains (rice, cassava, chilli), and climate resilience has informed agricultural policies and promoted sustainable practices. For example, a study on inclusive agri-PPPs directly informed the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in developing national PPP guidelines. Research on childcare services influenced the governments establishment of a committee to develop a sub-decree on childcare, - community-based childcare project proposed scalable models for workers in the textile industry. Education and Innovation: Studies on higher education reform, digital skills, gender equity in education, and teacher professional development have contributed to policy discussions and aimed to improve the quality and relevance of education. For instance, research on learning achievement gaps has informed the updating of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) Gender Mainstreaming Strategic Plan in Education.A green economy policy scoping study with MoE and PAGE (Partnership for Action on Green Economy), lead to a policy brief and it concluded a six-year study on vocational skills development with outputs including a journal article and policy briefs. Development Economics and Trade: Research on skills development, the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations, private sector development, and regional cooperation has provided analysis to guide economic policies and promote inclusive growth. The research informed the design of government interventions and social protection programmes. Natural Resources and Environment: Research on climate change adaptation, water resource management, forest governance, and sustainable energy has sought to inform policies aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience. For instance, studies on climate-induced migration have contributed to national policy dialogues on climate change and migration. Governance and Inclusive Society: CDRIs work has contributed to policy debates on local governance, decentralization, civic engagement, gender equality, and social protection, with the goal of fostering more inclusive and accountable governance. Research on representation, accountability, and governance at the subnational level has directly informed the National Program on Subnational Democratic Development and the Social Accountability Framework. Policy Engagement and Dissemination: CDRI has engaged with policymakers, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders through 473 events, including conferences, policy forums, and workshops. The Cambodia Outlook Conference and the National Education Policy Forum are key platforms for disseminating research findings and fostering dialogue. CDRI has also expanded its digital outreach, with its website attracting over 30 million hits and close to 680,000 visitors. Its publications have been downloaded 12,273 times in 2024 alone, and its research has been cited 2,925 times in Google Scholar. One examples of a reaserch projects: The six-year project Contribution of Vocational Skills Development to Inclusive Industrial Growth and Transformation: An Analysis of Critical Factors in Cambodia (Skills for Industry), studied the linkage between vocational skills development and industrial growth and transformation across different economic sectors in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Laos, South Africa, and Vietnam. Entered phase 2 in 2022, it further analysed vocational skills development by looking into the supply side of the labour market including TVET providers, industry associations, government representatives and other key stakeholders involved in the TVET sector in Cambodia. The data collection for the second phase was completed in 2024. The findings will allow a broader perspective on the skills demand and existing challenges in skills development for the workforce. CDET (CDRI´s Research center for education) organised a one-week site visit for partner countries to discuss the status of the project implementation, research findings and analysis. A visit to the garment training institute and factory were also organised for knowledge exchange and experience sharing.
The intervention as it is presented in CDRI's proposal is based on five fundamental principles that are expected to contribute to Sidas priorities in Cambodia - human rights, democracy, gender equality and rule of law: The promotion of democratic governance through a rights-based approach to development. A 'demand-driven' approach to development programmes and projects with clear local ownership. Long-term institution-building and transparent public engagement. The integration of gender and vulnerable population and resilience as a cross-cutting issue; and A focus on local human resource capacity development. The overall theme for CDRIs research focus for this proposed period will be the on-going dynamics of change affected by the global pandemic and its aftermath impact. The main objectives for CDRI activities during this proposed period to achieve this are: a) Research: To generate high quality development policy research by the 5 research centers related to Agriculture, Economy, Education, Environment, Governance, and crosscutting themes on democracy, poverty, climate change, digital technology and gender equality. b) Outreach Communication: To publish and disseminate research knowledge in key local policy forums and in leading regional and international publications c) Partnership: To strengthen national, regional and international collaborative research, partnerships and networks. d) Capacity Development: To contribute to Cambodias development research capacity, evidence-based policy making culture, and informed participation of ordinary Cambodian women and men. e) Institutional Strengthening: To build a more sustainable future for CDRI as Cambodias leading development policy research institution through institutional strengthening, systematic implementation of capacity development and research career, and effective resource mobilisation.
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