The NGO Forum on Cambodia






PROGRAM

Partnerships for Sustainable Growth

Socio-Economic Equity Development Programme

Natural Resource Governance Programme

Research M&E and Communication

Governance and Management (GM)

Secretariat and Networking

LATEST RECENT

REDD + POLICY MONITORING PROJECT

REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) is a worldwide initiative that aims to reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases from logging. It also promotes sustainable forest management, conservation and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Several REDD+ projects have been launched in Cambodia. These have provided an important start to the programme, although some negative impacts have also occurred in regard to the livelihoods of indigenous and forest-dependent people. There is a key focus now in remedying these impacts. The REDD+ Policy Monitoring Project of NGO Forum supports NGOs and civil society organisations to influence policies and practices related ...
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Agricultural Policies Monitoring Project

This project
  • facilitates cooperation between NGOs/CSOs to influence agricultural policies and practices to encourage best practice for climate change adaptation on agriculture and food security to benefit farmers, especially those that are poor and vulnerable
  • boosts awareness among the Cambodian general public and network members on climate change impacts on agriculture and the need for adaptation and to ensure food security.
  • strengthens the capacity and skills of NGO network members to effectively advocate on agricultural and food security policies.
NGO Forum has assisted NGOs, government agencies and individuals to discuss climate change adaptation issues around agriculture and food ...
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Community Rights on Hydropower Development

This project supports cooperating NGOs/CSOs:
  • to influence government policies and practices on existing and future hydropower dam projects
  • to encourage the implementation of ecologically sound, participatory, gender and climate change-responsive measures for dam-affected communities, including advocating for fair compensation and benefit.
The project increases awareness of the impacts of hydropower dams on climate change among dam-affected communities and network members, and encourages the process of public participation in development projects, including an acknowledgement of people’s rights to timely, complete and accurate information on various development initiatives that affect them. It aims to strengthen the capacity of Rivers Coalition ...
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Climate Change Policy Monitoring Project

This project brings together local and international NGOs, government agencies, researchers, environmentalists, educators and students. It promotes awareness of climate change impacts and adaptation strategies. It also strengthens the capacity and skills of NGOs to effectively advocate for best practice adaptations to be used to benefit poor and vulnerable communities. The project works through the NGO Environment and Climate Change Alliance (NECA). It shares and discusses environmental issues arising from development that may affect the environment and community livelihoods and rights. Through Alliance members, the project gives communities a voice to influence policy-makers to be more accountable.
In 2012-2014 the ...
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National Budget Project

The National Budget Project advocates for a fair, credible and transparent national budget process that ensures accountability is in place. NGOs/CSOs jointly promote better prioritizing of budget spending for the benefit of the poor and vulnerable in Cambodia. The project encourages the Royal Government of Cambodia to release more budget information to the public. Currently there are constraints limiting the ability of official bodies, NGOs/CSOs and the public to engage with and influence Government on national budget issues. These include:
  • Limited knowledge among NGOs/CSOs, members of parliament and the public on budget allocation and expenditure issues
  • Limited access to ...
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DONOR

Coordinating Committee Member

Ms. OUM Somaly

Land and Natural Resources Governance Program Manager

Mr. Mak Bunthoeurn

Partnership for Sustainable Growth Program Manager

Ms. KIM Sokmean

Human Resource and Admin Officer

Mr. MAR Sophal

National Development Program Manager

Mr. SOM Chettana

Finance Manager

Mr. SOEUNG Saroeun

Executive Director