Case Study: Kraing Leav Samaki Agricultural Cooperative (KLSAC) Introduction Agriculture continues to be a cornerstone of Cambodia’s economy, contributing 24.4% to the national GDP and employing 35.5% of the labor force in 2021. Despite th.e steady decline of agricultural labor due to rural-urban and international migration, the sector retains significant …

CamboDHRRA was honored to join the ASEAN Webinar on “Strengthening Partnerships and Community Investments for Inclusive Rural Development and Sustainable Growth”. Our Secretary General shared Cambodia’s experience on Youth-Led Community Investment Models — highlighting how we empower young people to take the lead in rural transformation. Key highlights included: Youth …

CamboDHRRA facilitated and supported young farmers to actively participate in the first Cambodian Young Farmers Forum and Agro-Lympics, held under the theme “Strengthening Cambodian Young Farmers Network for Sustainable Rural Development.” The event took place from 23 to 25 July 2025 at the Prek Leap National Institute of Agriculture, bringing …

From 28 to 31 July 2025, CamboDHRRA, in collaboration with the Cambodia RAI Alliance partners and with the support of MRLG Phase 3, AsiaDHRRA, and the World Rural Forum (WRF), successfully organized a Learning Exchange Visit on Contract Farming and Agricultural Cooperative, and Modern Cooperative Development in Battambang and Siem …

On 26 June 2025, CamboDHRRA, under the MRLG Phase 3 framework, was proud to support and participate in the National Consultation Workshop on ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecology Transitions in Cambodia, held at the Royal University of Agriculture in Phnom Penh. Organized under the Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia …

On the morning of 08 July 2025 at Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh, CamboDHRRA, under the framework of the MRLG Phase 3 project, organized an awareness workshop on “Conflict Resolution in Contract Farming Guidance”. The workshop aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding and practices to ensure fair and effective contract farming arrangements …

In the afternoon of 08 July 2025, CamboDHRRA hosted the Agribusiness Partnership Hub (APH) Evaluation Validation Workshop, bringing together 31 participants, including 21 women, representing agricultural cooperatives, farmer organizations, CSOs, development partners and the private sector. Workshop Objectives • To present and review key findings from the independent evaluation of …

We successfully conducted a crucial Training of Trainers (ToT) coaching session designed to empower our team. This intensive session equipped 3 DAA (District Agricultural Arrowhead) representatives and 8 ToT participants from 3 Agricultural Cooperatives (ACs) with the skills to confidently disseminate training on Basic Digital Literacy and Social Media Marketing …

A Case Study of Romchek Meanchey Agricultural Cooperative Romchek Meanchey Agricultural Cooperative (RMAC), established in 2020 in Cambodia’s Tbong Khmum Province, is a key player in the rubber sub-sector. Despite its potential, RMAC has faced significant challenges, including low latex prices, limited market access, weak representation in policy discussions, and …

On 30 May 2025, we were honored to host the wrap-up meeting of the Supervision and Implementation Support (SIS) Mission conducted by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at the CamboDHRRA office. This mission is part of the ongoing efforts under the SEEDS Project, which aims to strengthen support, …