Ponlok Chomnes

📑 Third Quarterly Newsletter 2024 (July-September) We are delighted to share the Third Quarterly Newsletter 2024 of Ponlok Chomnes Program. The newsletter features a handful of Ponlok Chomnes’ events such as “2nd Semi-Annual Meeting with Ponlok Chomnes Technical Steering Committee”, “Development of Inclusive Dialogue Guidelines Workshop”, and “GEDSI Training series 3”; in addition to reading material from the GESI Research Strategy Training, and select policy developments by various ministries. 🔗 To read more, please click this link to our website here: https://lnkd.in/e3XdV6jY #PonlokChomnes #AustralianEmbassy #ThirdQuarterNewsletter #KnowledgeSector #DiverseAudiences #InclusiveDialogue #InclusiveResearch #EffectiveCommunication

🤝Community Engagement: Validation of Research Findings 🤝 On 10th October 2024, Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Partners National Institute of Social Affairs in collaboration with Advocacy and Policy Institute (API) and Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT), conducted a “Community Engagement: Validation of Research Findings on Climate Change Adaptation Through A Cash-Transfer Program (CTP) in Cambodia – Empirical Experiences from Coastal Communities” in Kampot province. This community dialogue gathered around 50 participants including subnational government, local communities from Kep, Kampot, Preah Sihanouk, and Koh Kong provinces, to engage relevant stakeholders to voice their concerns and recommendations regarding their CTP and climate change adaptation. 🔗 Don’t forget to keep update with us through our website below: https://lnkd.in/eh58krQS 🌟 The Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Fund supports local initiatives by addressing specific local issues through collaboration between civil society organisations and local authorities. The Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Fund is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia) and through The Asia Foundation's Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program. #PonlokChomnes #InnovationPartners #AustralianEmbassy #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

Empowering Indigenous Voices: Climate Resilience and Sustainable Land Rights at CCCS 2024 We are proud to have our Innovation Partner, MVi, joined the discussion on Climate Resilience and Indigenous Land Rights at this year’s Cambodia Climate Change Summit (CCCS) 2024 on 24 October at Sihanoukville! Dr. Lonn Pichdara, Executive Director of My Village Organization (MVi), joined the panel that explored: 💬 Key Discussion Points:  ➡️ How partnerships can support indigenous communities in sustainable land management  ➡️ Strengthening traditional agricultural systems to address climate change  ➡️ Conservation projects like the Wildlife Friendship Agriculture Project and ecotourism to improve livelihoods  🤝 The discussion also highlighted the crucial collaboration between civil society and local authorities in addressing climate change through a commune budget plan.    🔗 Don’t forget to keep update with us through our website below: https://lnkd.in/eu-kkkgG 🌟 MVi is conducting research on the “Analysis of commune budget allocation for climate change and its impacts on marginalised communities: Case studies of commune administrations in Stung Treng Province” through the Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Fund, which is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia) and through The Asia Foundation's Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program.  #CambodiaClimateChange2024 #IndigenousLandRights #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #MVi #Ecotourism #PonlokChomnes #InnovationPartner #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication  

On October 24, 2024, the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) conducted an online workshop to review and discuss the findings and recommendations of the research project entitled “Assessing Social Sciences and Humanities Research Capacity in Cambodia.” Workshop participants included representatives from research institutions, universities, academics and other stakeholders. This research project was led by Dr. Un Leang, Dean Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Royal University of Phnom Penh and organized by Center for Khmer Studies with funding from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia ) through The Asia Foundation's Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program. #CKS #PonlokChomnes #KnowledgeSector #EffectiveCommunication #InclusiveResearch #DiverseEvidence #Cambodia

Day 1 of the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2024 Begins! 🌏 🌱 Ponlok Chomnes is proud to support eight #young and emerging #researchers from its Strategic Partners—CDRI, CICP, CPS, Future Forum, and SheThinks Network—in attending the Cambodia Climate Change Summit (CCCS) 2024! This event, taking place on October 24-25 in Sihanoukville, will focus on essential strategies for addressing climate change in Cambodia and the wider Mekong Region. 💡This summit offers a unique opportunity for eight young researchers from our partners to deepen their understanding of climate change issues, a critical and crosscutting challenge for Ponlok Chomnes. They are expected to engage with experts, policymakers, and explore innovative solutions that will strengthen their capacity to contribute to climate resilience and sustainable development in Cambodia.  📊 Climate change is a key cross-cutting issue for Ponlok Chomnes, integrated into our research across governance, economics, and development, ensuring that climate considerations are woven into all aspects of the program. We will continue supporting our research partners and young researchers in Cambodia. We are grateful to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia) for their invaluable support to our partners. To learn more, visit website here: https://lnkd.in/eHTtY3sn #CCCS2024 #CambodiaClimateChangeSummit #ClimateAction #DFAT #PonlokChomnes #StrategicPartners #SheThinksNetwork #AustralianEmbassy #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

Kick-off Day 1 of the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2024 🌏 Ponlok Chomnes is proud to support eight #young and emerging #researchers from its Strategic Partners—Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), CICP, CPS, Future Forum and SheThinks Network—in attending the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2024! This event, taking place on October 24-25 in Sihanoukville, will focus on essential strategies for addressing climate change in Cambodia and the wider Mekong Region. CCCS24 is crucial for Ponlok Chomnes partners as it provides a platform to engage with experts and policymakers on key climate issues. This allows our partners to gain deeper insights into regional challenges and explore innovative solutions for climate resilience. On behalf of the Ponlok Chomnes team and The Asia Foundation, we will continue supporting our research partners and young researchers in Cambodia. We are grateful to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia) for their invaluable support to our partners. #CCCS2024 #CambodiaClimateChangeSummit #ClimateAction #DFAT #PonlokChomnes #TheAsiaFoundation #StrategicPartners #SheThinksNetwork

Ponlok Chomnes Program is excited to share that four weeks into the Ponlok Chomnes Research Fellowship (PCRF), our fellows have been actively engaged in lectures, discussions, and mentorship sessions. They are now preparing for field visits to academic institutions and the Kuy Community. PCRF is organised by our Strategic Partner, Center for Khmer Studies. Stay tuned for more updates! This program has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australian Embassy, Cambodia) through The Asia Foundation's Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program. #PonlokChomnes #StrategicPartner #CenterforKhmerStudies #AustralianAmbasssy #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue

Ponlok Chomnes Supports Young and Emerging Researchers in Attending the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2024: Advancing Climate Resilience Together! 🌿 Ponlok Chomnes is excited to support young and emerging researchers from its Strategic Partners and SheThinks Network in attending the Cambodia Climate Change Summit (CCCS) 2024! Taking place on October 24-25 in Sihanoukville, the event will highlight key strategies for tackling climate change in Cambodia and the Mekong Region.  We hope this summit will provide valuable insights to further strengthen our program’s efforts in fostering climate resilience and sustainable development.  🌏 Wishing our partners a productive and inspiring summit as we work together toward a sustainable future!  #CCCS2024 #CambodiaClimateChangeSummit #ClimateAction #PonlokChomnes #StrategicPartners #SheThinksNetwork #AustralianEmbassy #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication 

🤝 Quarterly check-in with our Strategic Partners: Reflect, Discuss, and Update about the program 🤝 On 10th October 2024, Ponlok Chomnes Program and its Strategic Partners gathered for the quarterly meeting. The meeting was held to prioritise the cross-cutting capacity development plan, discuss the Annual Reflection Workshop, and explore the Ponlok Chomnes future activities and updates. 🔗 Don’t forget to keep update with us through our website below: https://lnkd.in/eb6XArvv The Asia Foundation Australian Embassy, Cambodia #PonlokChomnes #StrategicPartners #AustralianEmbassy #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

The Ponlok Chomnes program, in collaboration with the GEDSI Consortium, would like to share the learning documents from a two-day training series 3 on "Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion" under the theme “GEDSI Integration in Research Process” held on 9-10 September 2024.   Please click here for the learning documents: https://lnkd.in/euDrBjDH   Many thanks to our dedicated facilitators from Gender and Development for Cambodia, Cambodia Disabled People's Organization, and Women Peace Makers for sharing the documents!     #PonlokChomnes #AustralianEmbassy #GEDSIConsortium #KnowledgeSector #StrategicPartners #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #GenderEquality #DisabilityInclusion