Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

Our new Cambodia Development Review (CDR) analyses #national and #private health insurance enrolment in Cambodia, revealing how education, employment type, gender, and socioeconomic status are associated with access to coverage. 🔗 shorturl.at/IvEXb

We were delighted to launch Navigating Through Crisis: Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Mekong Region Countries at the CDRI, bringing together alumni, researchers, and partners to reflect on the Mekong region’s journey through COVID-19 and lessons for future resilience.

Women are active in community life but only 14% hold council seats, 10.5% as Commune Chiefs. Our latest blog explores how volunteerism, mentorship, and institutional support help women step into leadership. 🔗 Read here:  shorturl.at/oae7w

🌸Happy International Women’s Day! This week at CDRI, we celebrated women who contribute their knowledge, leadership, and passion to our institution. Last Friday, we marked the occasion with a small gift-giving gathering to show our appreciation for their valuable contributions

Community Fish Refuges (CFRs) connect water, land, and aquatic food systems. A new working paper explores six case studies showing how CFRs support fisheries, rice farming, and climate-resilient governance. 📄Read more: shorturl.at/efdnd

CDRI welcomes applications for two leadership roles: 🟢 Director, Strategy, Partnerships, and Sustainability 🟢 Chief Operating Officer (COO) Join us to strengthen partnerships, support strategic growth, and contribute to evidence-based policy and development in Cambodia.

Following the return of 910,000 migrant workers in 2025, this brief explores how Cambodia can move beyond short-term job absorption toward productivity growth, SME development & transforming border-provinces into growth engines. Read our new policy brief: shorturl.at/MPWOd

💧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝! As climate change intensifies competing water demands, stronger and more inclusive water governance has never been more urgent. Read our latest brief on Strengthening Water Governance in Cambodia here: shorturl.at/J2OxB

Concluding the National Consultation (Day2)- On 11 February, CDRI and ERIA successfully concluded the two-day National Consultation on Economic Reintegration of Returnees and Border-Province Development Strategies in the Post-Conflict Period. It was an insightful second day.

It was an honour to host the book launch and strategic research dialogue this week in Singapore, as part of our outreach and appreciation to the contributing authors. Our sincere thanks go IDRC, Edgard Rodriguez, and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.

Now available! The study compares Farmer Water User Communities (FWUCs) and the indigenous Metuk system in the Tonle Sap floodplain, examining governance, financing, equity, and resilience. 👉🔗 shorturl.at/wTJOY

National Consultation on Economic Reintegration and Border-province Development Strategies 🤝📊: Policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and development partners shared insights and discussions on returnees’ economic reintegration and border-province development.

📢𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 for our landmark 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 on 𝟏𝟏 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. If interested, please register by 09 February 2026 via the QR Codes in the poster.

New research using Cambodia’s 2022 Economic Census shows formal registration, digital adoption & ownership shape firm performance. Most firms remain small & informal, highlighting the “missing middle.” Policy pathways for inclusive growth outlined. 👉 cdri.org.kh/publication/fi…

🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

This December, join us for an insightful presentation on “𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚.” on 31st December from 2:00PM to 3:30PM!

#PonlokChomnes is pleased to share insights from Dr. Raksmey Ang, Research Fellow at CDRI, as he represents Cambodia at #AAC2025 To read more, click here: policypulse.org/events/sharing…

#PonlokChomnes is pleased to share reflection from Ms. Khiev Pirom, Research Fellow at CDRI and member of the SheThinks Network, during her participation at #AAC2025. To read more, click here: policypulse.org/events/sharing…

Our Executive Director, Dr Netra Eng, and Dr Sereyvicheth Chunly co-authored the chapter titled "Aid and Development in Southeast Asia."

We are excited to announce that CDRI has contributed a chapter to the 57th edition of the prestigious reference volume, "The Far East & Australasia 2026," published by Routledge. Read more: cdri.org.kh/publication/ai…