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Agenda

 

2009 Development Research Forum

 Symposium on “The Contribution of Research to National Development Strategies and Policies”

  

9-10 September 2009

 Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

 

Programme

 

 

DAY I: Wednesday 9 September

 

0730-0830       Registration and Seating

 

0830-0930       National Anthem

 

                        Announcement of the Symposium

                        Mr. Sen Sina, Master of Ceremonies

 

                        Welcoming Remarks and Overview of Development Research Forum:

                        Mr. Larry Strange, Executive Director of CDRI

                        Mr. Srey Marona, Executive Director of CBNRM Learning Institute

                        Mr. Richard Fuchs, Regional Director of IDRC

                       

0930-0945       Refreshments

 

0945-1200       Session 1:        Plenary Opening Session

 

Moderator:       H.E. Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Permanent Vice Chairman, Supreme National Economic Council, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CDRI and CBNRM Learning Institute

 

                        Speakers:         Cambodia’s National Development Strategies and Policies: Their Implications for Cambodia’s development and the Role of Research

Dr Huot Pum, Economist, Royal University of Law and Economics, and Deputy Director-General, Security and Exchange Commission of Cambodia, Ministry of Economy and Finance

 

The Role of Development Research in Policy Development—An International Perspective

Dr Fred Carden, Director, IDRC Evaluation Unit

 

The Contribution of Research to Regional Development Strategies and Policies— A Regional Perspective

Dr Fukunari Kimura, Chief of Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

 

Questions and Discussion

 

1200-1205       Announcement of the Breakout Sessions

                        Mr. Sen Sina, Master of Ceremonies

 

1205-1330              Lunch provided at Hotel Cambodiana

 

 

1330-1500              Session 2: Breakout Sessions

Positive experiences of development research in contributing to policy development or implementation: The case of agriculture, economy, social development, and good governance

 


 

1330-1500

Concurrent Sub-Session 1-A

Agriculture, natural resources, and rural livelihood in transition

Concurrent Sub-Session 1-B

The importance of broad-based economic development

 

Moderator: Mr. Chem Phalla, Research Associate, CDRI.

 

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Community fish refuge ponds in Cambodia: Lessons learned from past experiences

Mr. Pich Sereywath, Community Fisheries Development Department, FiA.

 

Farms, fish and climate change: A system view of future development in Cambodia

Mr. Andrew Bell, University of Michigan

 

 

 

The role of research in harmonizing sector development policies and strategies – extractive industries, an emerging example

Ms. LIM Solinn, Oxfam America

 

Livelihood knowledge in Tonle Sap basin

Mr. EM Sorany, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

 

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

 

 

Moderator: Mr. Chan Sophal, Research Advisor at CDRI, and President of Cambodia Economic Association (CEA)

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Human Rights and the International Trading System: a View from Cambodia’s Accession to the World Trade Organization

Mr. Samreth Mommoun, Nagoya University

 

Service export in Cambodia: Understanding services capacity and export potential

Ms. Ouch Chandarany, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

The sustainable net domestic Product of Cambodia, 1988-2004

Mr. Chhinh Nyda, Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)

 

Political economy of the regional integration in the Greater Mekong Subregion- A stakeholder analysis: Case of Cambodia

Mr. Khieng Sothy, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

 

 

 

1500-1515       Refreshments

 

 



 

1515-1645

Concurrent Sub-Session 2-A

Agriculture, natural resources, and rural livelihood in transition

Concurrent Sub-Session 2-B

The  importance of broad-based economic development

 

Moderator: Mrs. Hou Kalyan, Training Coordinator, ROCOFTC Cambodia

 

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Cambodia Environmental Monitor 2008

Mr. Leng Bunlong, The World Bank

 

 

 

Making large scale agricultural investment work for the poor

Mr. Ngo Sathath, Cambodia Economic Association (CEA)

 

A comparative study of incentive-based schemes for Siamese Crocodile Crocodylus Siamensis conservation in the Cardamom mountains, Cambodia

Mr. Oum Sony, Fauna & Flora International

 

Cambodia peasant’s rationale and participation in rural development: a perspective from Kampong Thom

Dr. Diepart Jean-Christophe, DED/ Gembloux Agricultural University (Belgium)

 

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

Announcement of the plenary session by Moderator

 

 

Moderator: Mr. Chan Sopheap

Deputy Secretary-General, Supreme National Economic Council (SNEC)

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Impact of the global economic downturn on Cambodia’s development

Mr. Chan Sophal, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

The Impact of micro credit

Mr. Kim Sarin, Ministry of Environment

 

 

Beyond subsistence: Trade chain analysis of resin products in Cambodia

Mr. Prom Tola, Non-timber forest products- Exchange programme for South and Southeast Asia (TNFP-EP)

 

Selling to survive: Market vendors in Kompong Cham town making their living in the informal economy

Ms. Houn Kalyan, Analyzing Development Issues Project (ADI), Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

Announcement of the plenary session by Moderator

 

 

 

 

16:45-1730      Wrap-up Plenary Session: Report of major issues from breakout group sessions and moderated plenary discussion – priorities for policies and action by government and priority for research capacity by research institutions

 

                        Moderator Sub-session 1 A

                        Moderator Sub-session 2 A

                        Moderator Sub-session 1 B

                        Moderator Sub-session 2 B

 

                        Questions and Discussion/Wrap-up

 

 

 

DAY II: Thursday 10 September

 

0730-0800       Registration and Seating

 

0800-0840       Launching the CBNRM Volume II Book

                       

0840-0845       Announcement of the Breakout Session

                        Mr. Sen Sina, Master of Ceremonies

 

0845-0850       Announcement of the Launching of the ‘Climate Change Vulnerability Map for Southeast Asia’

                        Dr. Herminia Francisco, Director of EEPSEA, Singapore

 

0900-1030       Session 2: Breakout Session (Continued)

 

 


 

0900-1030

Concurrent Sub-Session 3-A

Promoting equitable social development

Concurrent Sub-Session 3-B

Improving good governance

 

Moderator: Dr. John McAndrew, Advisor, Analyzing Development Issues Project (ADI), Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Poverty, growth and inequality situation in Cambodia 2004-2009

Mr. Ny Boret, National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development (NCDD)

 

Informal risk management and safety net practices: evidence from the poor and vulnerable workers in Cambodia

Mr. So Sovannarith, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

Mapping and tenure security in Cambodia’s indigenous communities

Mr. Mean Ratanak, CBNRM Learning Institute

 

 

Indigenous people confront the challenges of mining expansion: Case study from two villages of Mondulkiri province

Mr. Chen Sochoeun, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)/Analyzing Development Issues (ADI) Project

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

 

Moderator: Mr. Kim Sedara, Research Fellow and Programme Coordinator, CDRI

 

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Understanding civil society-parliamentarian engagement in Cambodia

Mr. Ou Sivhouch, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

Decentralization and indigenous peoples: Risks and opportunities for poverty reduction and empowerment

Mr. Stefan Ehrentraut, Potsdam University

 

 

Leadership in local politics of Cambodia: A case study of three communes in three provinces

Ms. Thon Vimealea, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

Communicative ethics and democratic development in Cambodia

Prof. Kevin Nauen, Pannasastra University

 

 

 

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

 

 

1030-1045       Refreshments

 



 

1045-1200

Concurrent Sub-Session 4-A

Promoting equitable social development

Concurrent Sub-Session 4-B

Improving good governance

 

Moderator: Dr. Rebecca F. Catalla, Research Advisor, CDRI

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Youth situation analysis

Mr. Kim Sothorn, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

Mobilizing youth in the prevention of HIV/AIDS in 10 villages of Banteay Meanchey Province

Mr. Lun Bunthay, Khmer Youth Association (KYA)

Older-Age People with Children/Household Relatives on Anti-Retroviral Therapy. Case Study from Six Communes of Banteay Meanchey Province.

Ms. Khuon Chandore, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)/Analyzing Development Issues (ADI) Project

 

Contribution of parents and family members to treatment of ART recipients

Mr. So Dane, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)/Analyzing Development Issues (ADI) Project

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

Announcement of the plenary session by Moderator

 

Moderator: Dr. Neth Barom, Vice President, Royal Academy of Cambodia

 

4 Panel Speakers (15 minutes each)

 

Partnership for gender mainstream in CBNRM

Mr. Eam Dyna, WorldFish Centre

 

Public partnership in environmental decision-making in Cambodia

Mr. Sam Chanthy, Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)

 

Use of hydrological knowledge and social research to improve decision-making on irrigation development and management

Mr. Chem Phalla, Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

 

 

 

Reconciling stakeholder efforts for deep pool management in the Mekong, Stung Treng Province

Mr. Mam Kosal, WorldFish Centre

 

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

Announcement of the plenary session by Moderator

 

 

1200-1330              Lunch provided at Hotel Cambodiana

 

 

1330-1530       Session 3:        Plenary Session

 

1330-1415       Session 3.1:     Research Capacities of Cambodia Universities

 

Moderator:       Dr. Kate Frieson, Research Advisor, CBNRM Learning Institute

Speaker:           Prof. Kwok Kian Woon, Team Leader of Scoping Study Team, DRF

Questions and Discussion

                         

1415-1445       Session 3.2:     Voices from Young and Experienced Researchers: Constraints and Opportunities for Developing Research Capacities

                       

Moderator:       Mr. Ken Serey Rotha, Research Fellow, CBNRM Learning Institute

Speakers:         Mr. Thol Dina, Student at Centre for Khmer Studies

                        Mr. Sar Seila, Student at Royal University of Agriculture

                        Mr. Ngov veng Chheng, Student at Royal University of Phnom Penh

Mr. Phy Panha, Student at Preakleap National School of Agriculture   

 

Questions and Discussion

1445-1515       Session 3.3:     Voices from Communities and Grassroots Government Officials on How Development Researches Contribute to their Development Activities

 

Moderator:       Mr. Chap Sopanha, Research Initiative Manager, CBNRM Learning Institute

                        Speakers:         4 Community Leaders

 

Questions and Discussion

 

 

1515-1530       Summary / Reflection by Moderator, Mr. Ken Serey Rotha

 

1530-1545       Refreshments

 

1545-1630       Session 4:        Plenary Session

Networking for Development Policy Research and Dissemination

 

                          Moderator:     Mr. Larry Strange, Executive Director of CDRI

                        

                        Speakers:         Development Research Forum and ICTPlatform

Mr. Sam Oeun Sothyro, Communications Manager, CBNRM Learning Institute

 

Regional Research Networks: Their Role in Research Collaboration, Capacity Building and Regional Community Building--A Perspective from CDRI

Mr. Em Sorany, Development Knowledge Manager, CDRI

 

Questions and Discussion

 

Summary / Reflection by Moderator

 

1630-1700       Session 5:        Wrap-up Plenary Session

                                               

Moderator:       H.E. Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Permanent Vice Chairman, Supreme National Economic Council, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CDRI and CBNRM Learning Institute

 

                        Speakers:         Moderator in Sub-session 3-A; Moderator in Sub-session 3-B

                                                Moderator in Sub-session 4-A; Moderator in Sub-session 4-B

                                                Moderator in Session 4

                                                Moderator in Session 5

 

1700-1730       Session 6 :       Closing Session

 

Moderator:       H.E. Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Permanent Vice Chairman, Supreme National Economic Council, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CDRI and CBNRM Learning Institute

 

                        Speakers:         Mr. Richard Fuchs, Regional Director of IDRC

                                                Mr. Srey Marona, Executive Director of CBNRM Learning Institute

                                                Mr. Larry Strange, Executive Director of CDRI

                             

                        Concluding Remarks by Moderator

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Chen Sochoeun Comment by Chen Sochoeun on September 15, 2011 at 11:18am

It is interesting as the article was quote in the Phnom Penh Post after the research finding was presenated at DRF, please see the linek   

http://khmernz.blogspot.com/2009/09/no-boon-from-mines-survey.html

http://www.ccc-cambodia.org/downloads/adi/adireport/Rnd%2020_Eng_Mi...

http://www.ccc-cambodia.org/downloads/adi/adireport/Rnd%2020_Eng_Mi...

 

 

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