On the morning of 21 May, CDRI had the opportunity to showcase our publications and work at the Learning Day hosted by Ponlok Chomnes. It was an inspiring space for sharing, learning, and exchanging constructive feedback through meaningful conversations with all participants.

On 23rd May 2025, the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) and the Mekong Institute (MI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation and Partnership in Joint Policy Research and Capacity Development.

🚨 Call for Papers: 3rd Southeast Asia Economic Research &Development Conference! 📅 Oct 30–31, 2025 | 📍 Siem Reap, Cambodia 🗓 Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025 For more Information regarding the submission, please visit: 🔗 ysiproject.org/camb 🔗 saerdconf.github.io

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! Are you passionate about driving real impact? CDRI is seeking qualified applicants for 🟢The Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Policy 🟢 Director of Research For further information, please visit: cdri.org.kh/opportunity

Join us for this month's seminar on " Climate Change Vulnerability and GEDSI in Cambodia: Bridging the Gap for an Inclusive Policy Framework" Join us for the insightful seminar on 30 May from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

On 02 June 2025, CDRI welcomed a delegation from China, led by Mr Liu Jinghua, Vice President of the China Economic Cooperation Centre (CECC) of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission (CFAC), for discussion on the present dynamics of Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation.

On 12 June 2025, #CDRI was honoured to meet with His Excellency, Academician Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport. During the meeting, His Excellency shared valuable insights about Cambodia.

On 13 June 2025, CDRI had the privilege of meeting with His Excellency Chheang Vanarith, Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Secretary General of the General Secretariat of CMEI-PS1, to discuss the cooperation between CDRI and CMEI-PS1.

📣𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐈’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫! This month’s research seminar will cover “𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚” on 30 June 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM via Zoom.

Southeast Asia must rethink its manufacturing model amid rising global fragmentation. Dr CHHORN Dina from CDRI's Economic Centre explores how the region can shift towards future-ready industries. Read more 👉 cdri.org.kh/news/shifting-…

Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), His Excellency Heng Sour, has agreed to collaborate with CDRI to conduct in-depth research on labour market trends, the evolving demand for skills, and the current state of TVET. Read more: shorturl.at/DbvkE

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! Are you passionate about research and data? Join CDRI as a 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 to support research fieldwork. 📷 Fieldwork Officer: cdri.org.kh/opportunity/fi… 📷 Deadline: 30 July 2025 📷 Submit your application to: [email protected]

Dr Chhorn Dina, Director of the Economic Centre at CDRI, has issued a bold call for the region to “shift the tradition” and reimagine its development strategy for a more fragmented, competitive global economy. Read more: khmertimeskh.com/501709592/sout…

On the morning of 4 July 2025, CDRI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skills Development Fund Cambodia to enhance cooperation and build a strategic partnership in research and skills development.

𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐢𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐈! #CDRI shared insights into our #research priorities and ongoing work, sparking such thoughtful discussions.

On 15 July 2025, #CDRI jointly hosted the Cambodia #NationalConsultation Workshop for the #ASEAN #ClimateChange Strategic Action Plan (ACCSAP) 2025–2030 together with the Ministry of Environment. Organised in collaboration with the IGES.

📚 What do teacher deployment strategies look like in Cambodia’s early childhood education system? What challenges affect the supply & placement of qualified preschool teachers? Read the latest study 👉 cdri.org.kh/publication/br…

#CDRI was proud to engage in and contribute to the #MekongForum2025, hosted by the Mekong Institute, where we joined as a strategic partner. This forum brought together over 200 high-level participants including policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners.

How is living with parents associated with women’s career paths? 📊 Read the full Cambodia Development Review to learn more about the link between caregiving, co-residence, and women’s work choices: cdri.org.kh/publication/pa…