Ponlok Chomnes

💻 Validation Session: Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis in the Knowledge Sector and Policy Processes in Cambodia Today, Ponlok Chomnes held a virtual validation session: GEDSI Analysis in Knowledge Sector and Policy Processes in Cambodia. The session aimed to present and validate the findings with relevant stakeholders and to seek feedback on the pre-findings. 🌟 The primary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive GEDSI analysis to identify barriers, opportunities, and specific needs and priorities of socially disadvantaged groups in engaging in the knowledge sector and policy processes in Cambodia and to identify strategies for integrating GEDSI principles more effectively within the knowledge sector and policy processes in Cambodia. 🔗 You can also find this highlight on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJiRuZ-p Stay tuned for this important work! 😉 #PonlokChomnes #GEDSIAnalysis #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

🤝 Development of Inclusive Dialogue Guidelines Workshop   On 8 August 2024, the Ponlok Chomnes held the “Inclusive Dialogue Guidelines Workshop” with our Strategic Partners and GEDSI Consortium. This workshop focused on establishing ways of working and clarifying processes, understanding inclusive dialogue, and developing content.   Ponlok Chomnes Partners play very significant roles in brainstorming ideas and drafting the outlines to develop inclusive dialogue guidelines collectively. Our partners’ contributions are invaluable as we work together to foster more inclusive dialogue for policy development.   Stay tuned for the next steps!   🌟 The Ponlok Chomnes program identifies collaborative and inclusive dialogue as critical for the development of evidence-informed public policy in Cambodia. Inclusive dialogue will ensure diverse voices are integrated into the decision-making. You can also find this highlight on our website: https://lnkd.in/ge6j3D4M The Asia Foundation Australian Embassy, Cambodia #PonlokChomnes #StrategicPartners #GEDSIConsortium #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

Ponlok Chomnes Research Fellowship Program 2024 - Now Open for Applications! We are excited to share the research fellowship opportunity with our Strategic Partner, Center for Khmer Studies. 2024 Ponlok Chomnes Research Fellowship Program (PCRFP) offers advanced training in academic research for Cambodian postgraduate students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your research skills and contribute to meaningful academic work. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g45i35gR 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 #ResearchFellowship #KnowledgeSector #DiverseAudiences #InclusiveDialogue #InclusiveResearch #EffectiveCommunication

🌟 Happy International Youth Day 2024!   Ponlok Chomnes program is very delighted to celebrate the International Youth Day 2024 under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Youths are the driving force in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in this digital era.     On this occasion, we will hear thoughts from youths from our program partners in the video below! 😊  The Asia Foundation Australian Embassy, Cambodia   #PonlokChomnes #InternationalYouthDay2024 #UnitedNations #UNAgenda #SDGs #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

The workshop for the development of Inclusive Dialogue Guidelines is happening now! 😊 #PonlokChomnes #StrategicPartners #GEDSIConsortium

🔊 #Thurs4Policy week is back! 🧐 Each Thursday Ponlok Chomnes will share a new government policy with the general public to broaden awareness in the interests of promoting an inclusive policy environment. This week Ponlok Chomnes program would like to highlight the “Digital Media and Information Literacy Competency Framework (DMIL)” from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication. This framework will serve as a guiding document for designing digital literacy subjects, assessing competency levels, and strategically planning the promotion of digital literacy, media, and information at all levels. (Source: Ministry of Post and Telecommunication) 📗 Read full document in English version by scanning via the QR code in the poster below or click through the link to our website: https://lnkd.in/eYWQiXtg The Asia Foundation Australian Embassy, Cambodia #PonlokChomnes #Thurs4Policy #PolicyPulse #DigitalMedia #InformationLiteracy #CompetencyFramework #KnowledgeSector #InclusivePolicyProcess #EffectiveCommunication #SkillDevelopment #DigitalMedia #InformationLiteracy #CompetencyFramework

Second Quarterly Newsletter 2024: Summary of Ponlok Chomnes’ events and policy inventories of the Royal Government of Cambodia    We are delighted to share The Second Quarterly Newsletter 2024 of Ponlok Chomnes Program. The newsletter features a handful of Ponlok Chomnes’ events such as “GEDSI Training series 2”, “Innovation Partners Orientation”, and Ponlok Chomnes’ participation as a panelist in “SUMERNET Learning Forum 2024”; in addition to select policy developments by various ministries.   To read more, please click this link to our website here: https://lnkd.in/d75bGfcg   #PonlokChomnes #Newsletter #KnowledgeSector #DiverseAudiences #InclusiveDialogue #InclusiveResearch #EffectiveCommunication 

🤝 GEDSI Consortium Second Semi-Annual Meeting: Insights on lessons learned, challenges, improvements, and future plans    On 29 July 2024, the Ponlok Chomnes held our second semi-annual meeting with our GEDSI Consortium Gender and Development for Cambodia, Cambodian Disabled People's Organisation, Women Peace Makers. This meeting focused on presenting key updates, reviewing achievements and lessons learned from the past six months, and planning for future improvements.    Some key takeaways included:   _ Receiving the update on the recent development of activities of Strategic Partners and Innovation Partners  _ Feedback on the integration of GEDSI lens among Strategic Partners and Innovation Partners  _ Suggestions for enhancing program impact through the partners' achievements  _ Establishment of informal engagements between Strategic Partners and GEDSI Consortium. 🔗 To learn more about Ponlok Chomnes GEDSI Consortium, visit our website below: https://lnkd.in/e6HGQXec     🌟 In the commitment to promote Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Ponlok Chomnes program highlights the involvement and impact of women, people with disabilities and diverse groups in policy research and dialogue.    #PonlokChomnes #GEDSIConsortium #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

📚 Research Training: Refining research skills for developing inclusive research projects Colleagues from the Ponlok Chomnes Strategic Partner Institutions participated in a training course on "Research Design Through A Social Inclusion Lens" organised by DFAT's funded Australia Awards Cambodia. The eight-week, hybrid course implemented by the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and Forum concluded on 15 July 2024. There were 27 participants, most of whom were the Australian Award Alumni. Ponlok Chomnes was delighted to engage with this program and expand its network with the Australia Awards Alumni. ⭐ The Ponlok Chomnes Program and its Strategic Partners will deliver research that is informed by inclusive approaches and is evidence-based to inform public policy decisions in Cambodia. Photos credit to the Australia Awards Cambodia. #PonlokChomnes #AustraliaAwards #StrategicPartner #ResearchForChange #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #PolicyDevelopment #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication

Participatory action research approach: inclusive voices being integrated into the research processes My Village (MVi) អង្គការភូមិខ្ញុំ, one of the Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Partners, met with Samkouy and Koh Sneang commune councils on 24 July 2024 to review research tools for the upcoming field data collection for research on “Analysis of commune budget allocation for climate change and its impacts on marginalised communities: Case studies of commune administrations in Stung Treng Province. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to driving inclusive research. Utilising the participatory action research approach ensures diverse voices are incorporated throughout the research processes. 🌟 The Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Fund supports local initiatives by addressing specific local issues through collaboration between civil society organisations and local authorities. This research project 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 #InnovationPartner #KnowledgeSector #PolicyProcess #PolicyDialogue #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveResearch #InclusiveDialogue #EffectiveCommunication