About Online DRF

Online Development Research Forum is a project component of the Cambodia Development Research Forum (CDRF). Online DRF aims to make an online single point which can be accessed by researchers, students and practitioners from different sectors of work. On the website they can find information about scholarships, research grants, recent publications, opportunities for professional development and they can also share knowledge and experiences in the online discussion forum.

The project was initiated with support from International Development Research Center of Canada (IDRC) in 2007. It is co-managed by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) and the Learning Institute. The steering committee consists of five institutions: the Learning Institute, CDRI, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC), Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) and the Supreme National Economic Council (SNEC).

Online DRF objectives:

• Share knowledge, ideas, experience, documents and research results
• Stimulate new collaborative research
• Improve the networking and effectiveness of DRF members through joint initiatives
• Extend the way we communicate to a different dimension, which is simple and user-friendly but comprehensive.

Registry to the Website is free

Benefits of joining the online DRF:

1. Share information, knowledge, and experience with members
2. Obtain information on upcoming research related events and projects
3. Free downloads of studies, research and books
4. Be part of the e-generation of knowledge networks in Cambodia
5. Contribute to development debates on topics that interest you
6. Learn about others in your field
7. Learn about research grants, workshops, and forums.

We value your participation

On the DRF website – http://www.drfcambodia.net/ – members can share their thoughts and opinions on topics relating to natural resource management and development in Cambodia, as well as share relevant pictures, events, and documents with other users. The site is designed to allow users to post comments and start discussions about issues that are important to them.

Your opinion is valuable for other people, organizations and policy makers. From your words, they can reflect your understanding and suggestions and they can use as a clue for further improvement and development activities. You do not have to worry about any hassle related to using the forum because it is just simple and easy to use. If you have experience using popular social networks such as Facebook, then you will be able to use the DRF forum without a problem. For those who are new to online forums, the quick start guide will help you get oriented with the site in just a few minutes.

CDRF: With the main initial financial support from IDRC, the Cambodia Development Research Forum (CDRF) is designed to be an innovative forum for discussing and analyzing development research priorities at both national and local level, involving government, private sectors, civil society and research organizations. It aims to bridge a diverse community of researchers for the purpose of bringing new knowledge and linking it to the foreground of development debates and initiatives in Cambodia.