Background
Established in 1990, CDRI is the leading independent development policy research institute in Cambodia. CDRI focuses on five research areas on economics and trade, agriculture and rural development, governance and society, education and workforce development, and environment and climate change. Within these areas of focus, the Strategic Plan 2021-2025 also enables CDRI to adjust the current research programmes and pursue new research directions to respond to new emerging trends and support the evidence needs of policymakers toward post-pandemic future development in Cambodia and the region.
Our institute has around 50 experienced researchers who are committed to delivering high-quality policy research papers. We have produced numerous impactful and reliable policy recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders. In the last 15 years, CDRI’s Annual Outlook Conference has always been presided over by the Prime Minister and participated by ministers and leaders in the private and development sector. CDRI is also a key player in organising and engaging in policy dialogues and workshops at national and regional levels.
Center for Educational Research and Innovation’s Main Activities
We have implemented multi-year research grants on Generational Changes and its Impact on Society and Politics with Sida, Greater Mekong Sub-region Covid-19 Impacts on Gender Equality and Democratic Governance with Canada’s IDRC, Cambodia Gender and Inclusive Development Analysis with USAID, Improving Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resource Governance in Cambodia and the study on Impact of Climate Change Programs in Cambodia with UNDP, Network for Agriculture and Rural Development Think-tanks for Countries in Mekong Sub-region with IFAD, Higher Education Reform and Innovation in Cambodia with DFAT and TAF, and Policy Scoping Study on Green Economy with UNITAR.
We also publish outlook and policy briefs, synthesis and working papers, and engage in policy dialogues with national and subnational government officials and civil society and development partner representatives. We have received a lot of support and good recognition, which has led us to develop a wide range of networks across the country and regions.
CDRI’s Activities under Ponlok Chomnes II
With Ponlok Chomnes II, CDRI will explore three ‘opportunity cases’. The first case delves into the intersection of climate change, migration and livelihood. The second case addresses inclusion and quality issues in education. The third case examines livelihood resilience in rural villages. It addresses the extent to which economic growth benefits marginalized groups, emphasizing the inclusivity of socio-economic progress using longitudinal data. In line with CDRI’s strategic goal, the three cases will boost CDRI’s research impact on Cambodian government’s policies. The project also aims to enhance research capacity and scientific communication.
PUBLICATIONS BY CDRI UNDER PONLOK CHOMNES PHASE I
- Building STEM Literacy in Cambodian Higher Education, published in 2019
- Correlates of STEM major choice: a quantitative look at Cambodian university freshmen, published in 2019
- Educational Disruption and Opportunities during the COVID-19 Pandemic, published in December 2020
- De-framing STEM Discourses in Cambodia, published in June 2021
- Faculty Engagement in the Internationalisation of Higher Education: A Literature Review, published in June 2021
- How Strong Is the Link between High School Streaming and University Major Choices? published in September 2021
- Cambodian Post-Secondary Education and Training in the Global Knowledge Societies, published in March 2022
- Perceived Experiences, Self-Efficacy, and Interest in Learning Mathematics and Sciences of Cambodian Upper Secondary School Students, published in March 2022
- STEM Major Choice of Cambodian Senior Year University Students: Further Indication of Secondary School and Future Career Influences, published in March 2022
- Are Students Financially Incentivised to Enroll in STEM Majors in Cambodian Higher Education?, published in March 2022
- Upper Secondary School Tracking and Major Choices in Higher Education: To Switch or Not to Switch, published in March 2022
- Internationalisation of Cambodian Higher Education: Trends and Challenges, published in March 2022
- Cambodian Secondary School Teachers’ Readiness for Online Teaching during the COVID-19, published in May 2022
- Blended Learning: Practices, Challenges and Possibilities in Cambodia Secondary Resource Schools, published in June 2022
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