Background  

The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit and autonomous think tank to serve public interests of Cambodia. Registered with the Ministry of Interior on 20 November 2014, CPS has been conducting studies in the areas of agriculture, land, and labour, mostly on competitive bidding and grants based on competition for projects called for by government, development partners, and non-governmental organizations. Some of the studies and services CPS has undertaken are for policy consideration and intervention in terms of project formulation and implementation. CPS is a valued partner and a resource to many government agencies, development partners, civil society organization, and research institutions in Cambodia and overseas. CPS now employs 12 full time members (seven female), and is governed by a Board of five directors.

Main Activities

  • Research priority topics and issues in the agriculture, land, labour, and resources sectors
  • Provide innovative and practical policy recommendations to government, private sector, and civil society organizations based on research findings and objective analysis
  • Contribute to national socio-economic policy dialogues in meetings, conferences, and consultations
  • Advocate and disseminate constructive and innovative ideas through both formal (publications and the media) and informal ways
  • Promote a shared country vision and values of Cambodia
  • Increase the understanding of sound public policy among stakeholders and the public.

Partnership with Ponlok Chomnes II

Under the Ponlok Chomnes Policy Engagement Fund, CPS in cooperation with Office of the Council of Ministers (OCM), aims to conduct a policy engagement study on “Finding Solutions to Help Rice Farmers in Kompong Thom Province.” The study will assess the quality and pricing of agricultural inputs, review land use policies, examine water and infrastructure needs, analyse access to finance, and develop model economic scenarios.

The research aims to promote a more equitable, productive, and sustainable agricultural sector, enhancing farmers’ livelihoods and contributing to Cambodia’s economic growth and food security.

PUBLICATIONS BY CPS UNDER PONLOK CHOMNES PHASE II

  1. TOWARDS MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES: Strategies for Promoting Social Inclusion and Equity in Rural Development, published in October 2024 – English l Khmer
  2. Promoting Integrated Rural Development in Cambodia, published in August 2025
  3. Advancing Social Inclusion in Rural Development, published in August 2025

PUBLICATIONS BY CPS UNDER PONLOK CHOMNES PHASE I

  1. Digital Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Inputs Suppliers in Cambodia: Implications for the Cambodian Economies, published in January 2021
  2. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND WORKERS IN CAMBODIA: Magnitude of Impacts on Suspended Workers and Implications for Policy and Programme Interventions, published in March 2021
  3. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on suspended workers in Cambodia: How can the suspended workers be supported directly and indirectly?, published in March 2021
  4. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND WORKERS IN CAMBODIA, published in March 2021
  5. Digital Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Input Suppliers in Cambodia: Implications for the Cambodian Economy, published in March 2021
  6. Policy Brief: The Covid-19 Pandemic and Workers in Cambodia, published in March 20221
  7. Policy Brief: How to Improve Worker Recruitment in Agriculture Sector in Cambodia, published in January 2022

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