The Asia Foundation

Panel discussion featuring Dr. Bruce Tolentino, The Asia Foundation's Director, Economic Reform and Development; Dr. Veronique Salze-Lozac'h, The Asia Foundation's Regional Economic Director in Cambodia; Dr. Eddy Malesky, Harvard Academy Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs; and Dr. Neil McCulloch, The Asia Foundation's Director for Economic Programs in Indonesia. The panel discussed the Economic Governance Index, a tool pioneered and designed by the Foundation and used by local governments to determine how best to encourage private sector development in Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

Acquisition and distribution of 47,858 books and journals to 140 schools, universities, public libraries, and other institutions throughout Cambodia.

Conducting a feasibility study to determine the potential of public-private dialogues to improve marketplaces in provincial Cambodia.

Supporting poor and vulnerable young women from rural areas to pursue four-year undergraduate degrees, giving them the opportunity to contribute to economic and social development in their communities and in society as a whole. Preparing these students for the workplace through career counseling and development activities.

Local Partner:

Kampuchean Action for Primary Education

Event featuring ambassador-at-large at the U.S. Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and chief of party of The Asia Foundation's Counter Trafficking in Persons program in Cambodia.

Strengthening the joint efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia and civil society to combat human trafficking by addressing coordination, prevention, protection, prosecution, and safeguarding the rights of those most vulnerable to exploitation. In cooperation with the National Committee to Lead the Suppression of Human Trafficking, Smuggling, Labor Exploitation and Sexual Exploitation of Women and Children, promoting National Minimum Standards for the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking. Developing and institutionalizing standard police training on human trafficking and criminal investigation. Assisting hundreds of victims and at-risk youth through shelter and community care, vocational training, and scholarship or livelihood support. Raising awareness of thousands of Cambodians to the issue of trafficking through national and provincial dialogues and community forums across the country. Disseminating cutting-edge legal research on labor trafficking and safe migration.

Local Partners:

Agir Pour Le Cambodge; Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO); Damnok Toeuk; Friends International; Healthcare Center for Children; International Justice Mission; Legal Aid of Cambodia; Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Labor; Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation; Rural Development Association; South East Asia Investigations into Social and Humanitarian Activities; World Hope International; World Vision Cambodia

Strengthening the ability of citizens, civil society organizations, and other non-state actors to hold the state accountable and to make it responsive to their needs, while supporting constructive partnerships between state and non-state institutions at the national, provincial, and local levels. Enhancing the ability of Cambodian organizations to implement innovative governance and social accountability approaches, as well as strengthening networking among national and local organizations to ensure sustainability.

Local Partners:

Arbitration Council Foundation; Buddhism and Social Development Association; Cambodia Organization for Women Support; Cambodian Center For Independent Media; Cambodian Women's Network for Development (AMARA); Culture and Environment Preservation Association; Democracy Resource Center for National Development; Farmer Livelihood Development; Fisheries Action Coalition Team; Human Rights Vigilance of Cambodia; Integrating Human to Quality; Khmer Institute of Democracy; Ministry of Interior; Minority Organization for Development for Economy; National Prosperity Association; One Window Service Office/District Ombudsman; Pact Institute; People Center for Development and Peace; Phnom Srey Association for Development; Ponleur Komar; Rain Water Cambodia; The Rural Community and Environment Development Organization; VBNK; Wathnakpheap; Women's Media Center of Cambodia; Youth Resource Development Program

A co-hosted luncheon with Vital Voices to discuss U.S. efforts to combat trafficking, emerging research on male trafficking and human trafficking trials.

Working with local nongovernmental organizations to build capacity of hundreds of community-based organizations in areas such as natural resource governance, implementation of social safety net mechanisms, market access, and business knowledge and skills. Enhancing citizen engagement and influence in local policy and budget decision-making governing management of natural resources.

Local Partners:

Cambodian Community Development; Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association; Catholic Relief Services; Concern Worldwide; Fine Art Association of Cambodia; Khmer Association for Development of Country-Side Cambodia; Mlup Baitong; Ockenden Cambodia; Oxfam GB in Cambodia; Save Cambodia's Wildlife; Srer Khmer; The Advocacy and Policy Institute; Wildlife Conservation Society; Women Service Organization; World Wide Fund for Nature

Strengthening the capacity of the parliament in economic policy reform by introducing regulatory impact assessment methodology to core officials and staff of the Senate Research Department and concerned commissions, and key research staff of the National Assembly.

Local Partners:

Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Cambodian Institute of Development Study

Developing a broader constituency to address human rights violations through mobilization of communities and stakeholders to protect against abuses, investigation and documentation of human rights violations, legal representation to victims of rights violations, community organizing, community capacity building, and advocacy from the local to national to international levels.

Local Partners:

Action for Environment and Communities; Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC); Cambodian Center for Human Rights; Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee; Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO); Children Development Association; Cord; Fisheries Action Coalition Team; Indigenous Community Support Organization

Conducting research and analysis on the emerging roles of civil society in local governance. Identifying models of civil society and state engagement within formal and informal commune level forums in order to contribute to the ongoing discussion among development partners, government officials, and civil society on how to strengthen the space for citizen participation and engagement.

Local Partners:

Cambodian Institute of Development Study

Providing analysis and recommendations on crime prevention and community safety in Cambodia to inform future justice sector initiatives.

An event to release Asia Foundation book on Strengthening Local Economic Governance In Asia: Experience and Innovations, featuring case studies on Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

Strengthening the capacity and confidence of female commune councilors through participant-led forums to discuss issues of shared concern, develop strategies to improve performance, and foster a peer network of female leaders. Increasing the overall quality of women's participation in local government and, as participants gain greater social and political legitimacy, strengthening their ability to sustain the network and affect broader systematic change.

Local Partner:

Women for Prosperity

Enhancing and broadening the teaching of Democratic Kampuchea history in Cambodia through teacher training, classroom monitoring, and public education forums.

Local Partner:

Documentation Center of Cambodia

Identifying and analyzing the range of formal and informal institutions that enable and constrain political decision-making and participation at the local level in Cambodia. Contributing to the design of the next phase of donor support to the decentralization process by yielding broader insights into local accountability and inclusion.

A co-hosted film screening with the U.S. Agency for International Development of Saving Seca, a Khmer language film used as a police training tool demonstrating best practices for ensuring the protection of trafficking victims during brothel raids and rescues.

Empowering communities who are affected by economic land concessions and fishery violations in Kampong Chhnang province to protect their rights to livelihoods; Providing support to the Peace-Building Network to strengthen its organizational capacity and advocacy efforts.

Strengthening the capacity of commune councilors to understand decentralization laws; Managing local resources and helping local commune councilors undertake needs assessments through community engagement.

Advocating for better treatment and access to antiretroviral (ARV) medication without discrimination for people living with HIV through participatory rapid appraisal that monitors the quality of existing services.

Increasing the capacity of six community forestry management committees to manage and organize their community forestry areas and liaise closely with the commune councils toward better natural resource management at the local level.

Empowering communities in two provinces to protect the rights to livelihoods that are affected by economic land concessions through the organization of local women and youth groups, strengthening community networks, raising rights awareness, and linking community networks with national-level advocacy.

Enhancing commune council capacity to disseminate and disclose information in six communes in three different provinces. 

Vocational training center to support up to 100 vulnerable youth, predominantly girls, who are at risk of trafficking; Assistance for graduates in looking for employment in hotels, restaurants, and other business enterprises.

Bookkeeping training for non-governmental organizations and executive members of community-based organizations working under the Civil Society and Pro-Poor Markets program.

Producing a documentary video on use of public-private dialogues to address issues faced by communities in Kompong Thom province, where conflict between commercial fishers and community fisheries strongly affect the livelihoods of the poorest members of the community.

Establishing village research teams that explore barriers to citizen participation and present the findings of their investigations in workshops involving commune councilors and villagers.

Acquisition and distribution of 51,356 donated English-language books to schools, universities, NGOs, and governmental institutions in Cambodia; Supporting library renovations at nine high schools; Hosting reading festivals and English essay contests to launch renovated libraries in five high schools; Preparing Khmer-language book collections for 11 high schools; Two library trainings in partnership with Pannasastra University of Cambodia for librarians from more than 60 high schools.

Increasing awareness of decentralization policies and increasing citizen participation in local government through social accountability training workshops; Monitoring commune council performance through the citizen rating report cards.

Forming a Buddhist-monk network to promote social accountability and improve commune-level development in targeted areas through improving access to information, providing trainings on commune council monitoring, and organizing commune forums.

Increasing citizen knowledge of government functioning and good governance practices through a multi-stage public awareness campaign.

Training courses for secondary and high school teachers, local authorities, commune councilors, and village development committees on safe migration and trafficking in persons.

Promoting the indigenous community’s participation in decision making and monitoring of local natural resources through the citizen report card and constructive engagement with commune councils.

Organizing a workshop that aims to build capacity of non-governmental organizations based in Kratie and Stung Treng in social accountability approaches.

Investigative reporting training for Cambodian journalists in order to empower them to provide high-quality investigative news reports on corruption, wrongdoings, injustice, government inaction, and other social issues.

Developing business understanding of employees’ rights and the human rights of those affected by business activities through dialogue with and training of representatives from Cambodia’s private sector.

Encouraging, training, and mobilizing human rights organizations to share a common database on human rights violations for the purpose of stronger advocacy.

Building the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) and local authorities in principles of good governance and decentralization; Empowering CBOs to monitor local service delivery through a citizen report card on health and education.

Monitoring human trafficking trials and issuing a report.

Coalition of 21 non-governmental human rights organizations focusing on serious human rights violations by coordinating investigation and advocacy activities among coalition members.

Engaging with natural resource-dependent rural communities in six provinces to support stronger advocacy on land rights, development of alternative dispute resolution skills, and experience sharing among communities.

Investigating human rights violations relating to land and natural resources disputes; Providing legal representation and material assistance to the victims of such violations.

Participation in regional security meetings and conferences, particularly related to the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific.

Training of journalists on investigative skills, media ethics, and the Law on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (2008) and Press Law (1995); Mentoring of promising journalists to develop stories and investigate cases of human trafficking for reporting in local and international papers.

Final survey of 562 community-based organizations participating in the CSPPM program, including interviews of CBO executive members and participants in local business value chains, and focus group discussions.

Researching and producing a study that critically assesses the role of civil society in local governance—specifically examining the quality of partnerships that have emerged between civil society organizations and local government officials in several governance projects.

Monitoring and investigating human rights violations from its Phnom Penh office and 12 provincial offices by providing legal and material assistance to victims, monitoring prison conditions, and protecting prisoners’ rights; National advocacy on important human rights issues through research papers, media publicity, and interventions with relevant government institutions.

Improving citizens’ knowledge of social accountability, and increasing their participation in local government processes through the formation and training of village development working groups to represent the community at the commune level.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Kampong Speu, Kampot, Kep, and Sihanoukville provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the business environment.

Promoting greater awareness of social accountability by engaging citizens and public officials in constructive dialogue on service delivery issues via the production and broadcasting of quality, interactive radio programs.

A conference on “Transforming the Killing Field into Healing, Living Fields: Advent of Duch's Verdict” that addressed the concerns of Khmer Rouge victims after the verdict in the case of Tuol Sleng warden Kaing Guek Eav.

Forming youth clubs in target communes; Training members in good governance themes and assisting them in participating in commune council meetings and developing their ability to undertake community-based research.

Establishing and implementing a participatory monitoring system for a community-protected area that recognizes social and ecological aspects of sustainable natural resource management.

Strengthening local communities’ understanding of the Commune Council Administration Law, the concept of social accountability and good governance, and the role of stakeholders;  Promoting the social accountability box—a complaint mechanism—through community-based discussions and workshops.

Providing legal representation in high-profile cases, as well as legal training to vulnerable communities.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) in Pursat and Kampong Cham provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the business environment.

Developing mechanisms for partnerships between target government institutions and civil society organizations by identifying key development issues and facilitating debate and dialogue at the provincial and national levels.

Developing the capacity of communities to monitor the impact of hydro-power projects on their communities and livelihoods.

Residential shelter for children who are victims of human trafficking or other forms of exploitation in areas where youth substance abuse is high. The center is located in the town of Poipet, Cambodia, a main border crossing into Thailand and provides long-term accommodation, formal and non-formal education, vocational skills training, and reintegration support.

Empowering communities in five provinces through organizing women and youth groups to engage with local authorities in an attempt to address fishery violations and incidents of land grabbing.

Organizing a workshop to build capacity of non-governmental organizations based in Kampong Cham in social accountability approaches.

Innovative program aimed at enhancing and broadening the teaching of Democratic Kampuchea history in Cambodia, including a year-long series of public education forums that will reach one remote district in each of Cambodia’s 24 provinces; Teacher-training workshop—implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport—aimed at establishing a working group on reclaiming Cambodian history through a truth and reconciliation process.

Supporting the local business environment for farm products by strengthening the awareness of farmers and relevant local government officials on viable business strategies through a talk show on rural entrepreneurship.

Building the capacity of 18 community-based organizations in Koh Kong province—including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, and agriculture—to effectively participate in and influence local government decision making to ensure greater accountability to community needs and to improve management of natural resources. 

Training of trainers on safe migration and child protection for members of the Siem Reap Provincial Committee Secretariat to build capacity of provincial government anti-trafficking hubs; Technical assistance to support the district-level trainees to conduct echo training at the commune level.

Strengthening the capacity of commune councils, community-based organizations, and other civil society stakeholders through capacity building in participatory planning and social audits at the commune level.

Male transit shelters in Koh Kong for victims of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. HCC runs the only adult male shelter in Cambodia. The HCC Transit Shelter provides short-term care for men and some women and children who are survivors of trafficking and exploitation—including safe and secure accommodation, specialized counseling, education, medical services, and repatriation services.

Empowering the indigenous communities of 15 provinces through community organizing, training on legal rights and legal awareness, and supporting their advocacy efforts.

Rescuing victims of human trafficking—especially child victims of trafficking for commercial sex exploitation—in Siem Reap and nearby provinces; Conducting specialist police training in combating human trafficking; Updating and reprinting an information booklet for rescued victims of sexual exploitation trafficking—detailing service providers, and emphasizing choice for the individual—printed in English, Khmer, and Vietnamese.

Tertiary education scholarships for more than 50 girls from Kampong Cham province who have been part of KAPE’s primary and secondary education scholarship program for underprivileged girls.

Empowering local community members—both state and non-state—to identify, understand, monitor, and develop solutions to child labor and education issues.

Promoting citizen participation to improve the quality and effectiveness of service delivery through trainings on survey techniques, grassroots advocacy, and community forums.

Improving participation of targeted local communities and building the capacity of commune councils to undertake a community-level needs assessment through participatory planning approaches.

Improving commune council transparency through procurement monitoring.

Providing alternative dispute resolution for community members in a variety of areas—including land, marriage, and family disputes; Helping community members access government services.

Increasing public awareness of climate change through community meetings, and measuring the existing level of information on climate change.

Developing a film sequel to Saving Seca demonstrating best practices for ensuring the protection of trafficking victims after a brothel rescue. The film will be used as a training tool for police and front-line service providers.

A group of Korean development experts including government officials from official development assistance (ODA) agencies, NGO staff, and Korean graduate students to visit Cambodia to study governance and development status of the country and the program strategies of The Asia Foundation and other development agencies.

Paralegal training to stakeholders, including government officials and NGO workers, on human trafficking law and the practical steps that can be taken to assist victims and ensure prosecutions.

Facilitating dialogue on community healthcare between public providers and communities through local, provincial, and national health forums including follow-up with both healthcare providers and consumers on the progress made against outcomes.

Developing, printing, and distributing the Policy and Minimum Standards for the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking; Capacity building for MoSVY staff—including training of trainers, and trainings for social workers at the subnational level on the new policy.

Technical assistance to the National Committee Secretariat and six working groups in order to strengthen the existing structure at the national and provincial levels, and ensure coordination among relevant ministries and civil society.

Establishing and training community-level women’s associations to improve access to information and advocate to the commune council on women’s needs and priorities.

Building the capacity of community-based organizations in Ratanakiri province to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the business environment.

Promoting the active engagement of youths in local government processes, particularly commune council meetings, to ensure that youth issues are integrated into the commune investment plan. 

Designing and developing the website, www.dfgg-nsac.org, for the non-state actor component of the Demand for Good Governance project featuring an interactive map of grantees, a newsreel, and governance resources for Cambodian civil society practitioners.

Building the capacity of community-based organizations in Stung Treng, Kratie, and Kampong Thom provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the business environment.

Mapping business associations in Cambodia and updating the 2009 Business Association Directory.      

Increasing participation of citizens and community-based organizations in the commune development program, and strengthening their capacity to monitor local government through the citizen report card; Building capacity of commune councilors and communities. 

Supporting the Buy Cambodian Products trade fair—aimed at improving the marketing of products and services of Cambodian firms, displaying new products, sharing information, and establishing long-term business relationships between Cambodian and international businesses.

Monitoring and evaluating commune council performance through a unique rating tool and by organizing and facilitating provincial-level workshops and meetings between relevant stakeholders and local authorities.

Increasing transparency and accountability of commune councils in local government through empowering and strengthening the capacity of community mobilizing committees to implement a citizen rating report on local service delivery.

Developing provincial government anti-trafficking coordination hubs in Siem Reap, Svay Rieng, and Banteay Meanchey provinces—including training district-level members in safe migration and carrying out echo-trainings to local community “change-makers.” 

Disseminating results of the PBES to more than 200 participants from Koh Kong, Kampong Cham, Kratie, and Stueng Treng provinces—including business owners, representatives of local business associations, and government officials—to raise awareness of the importance of improved business environments for local micro-, small-, and medium-enterprises.

Establishing local level public-private dialogues as platforms of discussion where CBO members (mostly farmers and fishermen) can identify business constraints and take some collective steps to find workable solutions for an improved business environment through engagement with subnational and national government.

Giving rural communities an opportunity to voice opinions on the quality of public services—focusing on primary education and health—through the implementation of a citizen rating report card.

Building the capacity of 25 community-based organizations in Koh Kong province—including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, and agriculture—to effectively participate in and influence local government decision making. 

Strengthen the capacity of the Parliament in economic policy reform by introducing Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) methodology to core officials/staff of the Senate Research Department and concerned commissions, as well as to some key research staff of the National Assembly. The RIA approach and methodology will help the Senate trainees to better evaluate and analyze the potential impact of regulations on private sector development, with a special focus on regulations affecting business environments at the subnational level.

Printing a social accountability handbook in both English and Khmer.

Developing and delivering police ethics and basic investigative skills training to criminal investigation department police officials; A multidisciplinary team training that explores the scope of a human trafficking intervention by officials and how best to care for the victim during this process.

Working with local partners to gain a greater understanding of the prevalence of male human trafficking in Cambodia; Research on the characteristics of the people trafficked, the adequacy of the services available for men, and the links between human trafficking and illegal migration.

Producing and broadcasting weekly radio shows involving government officials, community representatives, and citizens to introduce, discuss, and attempt to resolve topical community issues in a consultative fashion.

Natural resource conflict training for organizations and relevant government officials working with communities facing land use conflicts; Post-training reflection workshop to share successes and lessons learned in mediating and/or facilitating conflict.

Landmark good governance event, organized by The Asia Foundation in Cambodia, bringing together 500 participants from civil society, government, and the international community to discuss good governance, social accountability, and decentralization, and participate in a dynamic NGO fair and grants competition.

Utilizing the citizen rating report card, NAPA trains community members to monitor local health service delivery and participate in the local planning process.

Developing a learning strategy for the Foundation’s grantees in Kratie and Kampong Cham through an independent needs assessment and by guiding them through an internal review.

Report-writing training for 10 permanent staff from five provincial committee secretariats—government anti-trafficking hubs at the provincial level—to gain a better understanding of how to write reports that are responsive to the needs or requirements of donors and key stakeholders.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Mondolkiri and Preah Vihear provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the business environment.

Forums and study tours for female commune councilors in Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondolkiri, and Ratanakiri provinces, aimed at increasing their effectiveness in formal government positions and encouraging them to network on shared issues and challenges.

Advocating for improvements in local health service delivery through citizen report cards;  Improving relationships between clients and health service providers.

Building awareness of good governance by establishing local listener groups and broadcasting relevant governance programming on local radio stations; Increasing access to information on governance issues in remote communities through mobile broadcasting units.

Professional Assessment Center (AC) for young female survivors of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and/or rape. The AC provides physical security and safety, medical care, psychological support, life skill training, assessment, and reintegration support.

Trainings on Policies and Minimum Standards for the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking and the Child Exploitation Psychosocial Assessment Tool for social workers from residential shelters.

Developing the capacity of local communities to manage designated community-protected areas through trainings on natural resource management and partnering with diverse stakeholders.

Developing the interest of university students in local governance issues and establishing mentorship programs between local youth and university students; Training students to monitor delivery of local services.

Partnership with the German Technical Assistance (GTZ)-Private Sector Promotion program to support the publication of the 2009 Business Association Directory and map of Cambodian business associations in order to improve visibility of business associations and increase the networking capacity of micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Building the capacity of commune councilors in understanding decentralization laws and managing local resources; Helping local commune councilors undertake needs assessments and engaging with the local community.

Advocating for better treatment for its members and access to antiretroviral (ARV) medication without discrimination through the People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Program. Through participatory research, PLHIV determines the quality of existing services and facilitates between its members and the health department.

Empowering communities in two provinces to protect the rights to livelihoods that are affected by economic land concessions through community organizing and rights awareness.

Vocational training center to support up to 100 vulnerable youth, predominantly girls, who are at risk of trafficking; Theoretical and practical hospitality training in Siem Reap, and assistance for graduates in looking for employment in hotels, restaurants, and other business enterprises.

Release of findings and recommendations of companion reports compiled in "America's Role in Asia: Asian and American Views," with public events in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Acquisition and distribution of 35,885 books to schools, universities, NGOs, and governmental institutions in Cambodia; Supporting library renovations at seven high schools; Hosting reading festivals and English essay contests to launch renovated libraries; Organizing a radio talk show on the importance of reading.

Increasing awareness of decentralization and devolution and increasing citizen participation in local government through social accountability training workshops and citizen rating report cards to monitor local service delivery.

Encouraging, training, and mobilizing human rights organizations to share a common database on human rights violations for the purpose of stronger advocacy.

Providing crisis intervention and short and long-term case management in their Svay Rieng shelters for women, children, and male survivors of trafficking, rape, and domestic violence; Enabling victims to access safe and secure accommodation, education and life skills, specialized counseling services, and vocational training for survivors.

Trial monitoring of cases of human trafficking (or related) crimes in several courts across the country; An analysis report of the trends identified during the monitoring of human trafficking cases.

Coalition of 21 non-governmental human rights organizations attending to serious human rights violations by coordinating advocacy activities among its coalition members.

Engaging with natural resource dependent rural communities in six provinces to support stronger advocacy on land rights, development of alternative dispute resolution skills, and experience sharing among communities.

Investigating human rights violations relating to land and natural resources disputes, as well as providing legal representation to the victims of such violations.

Increasing access to information on laws, regulations, and policy changes relating to business operations and licensing; Engaging with the public sector in promoting transparency and accountability in services provided to micro, small, and medium enterprises at the provincial level; Organizing inauguration ceremonies of licensing registration boards in Seam Reap, Sihanoukville, Svay Rieng, Kandal, Battambang, and Phnom Penh.

Training of journalists on investigative skills, media ethics, and "Law on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation 2008" and "Press Law." Mentoring of promising journalists to develop stories and investigate cases of human trafficking for reporting in local and international papers.

Monitoring and investigating human rights violations from its Phnom Penh office and 12 provincial offices by providing legal and material assistance to victims, monitoring prison conditions, and protecting prisoners' rights; National advocacy on important human rights issues through research papers, media publicity, and interventions with relevant government institutions.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Kampong Speu, Kampot, Kep, and Sihanoukville provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Empowering communities who are affected by economic land concessions and fishery violations in Kampong Chhnang province to protect their rights to livelihoods.

Providing legal representation in high-profile cases, as well as legal training to vulnerable communities.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Pursat and Kampong Cham provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Developing the capacity of communities to monitor the impact of hydropower projects on their communities and livelihoods.

Residential shelter for children who are victims of human trafficking or other forms of exploitation in areas where youth substance use is high. The center is located in the town of Poipet, Cambodia, a main border crossing into Thailand, and provides long-term accommodation, vocational skills training, and rehabilitation support.

Empowering communities in five provinces through organizing women and youth groups to engage with local authorities in an attempt to address fishery violations and incidents of land grabbing.

Building the capacity of civil society organizations in 12 communes in Koh Kong province, including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, land, and other types of natural resources so as to voice their concerns to local authorities and demand greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs.

Providing capacity-building support to provincial government anti-trafficking hubs, and organizing exposure visits for permanent staff to gain practical knowledge and skills on how to promote and support ChildSafe.

Strengthening the capacity of commune councils, community-based organizations, and other civil society stakeholders through capacity building on participatory planning and social audits at the commune level.

Supporting male and female transit shelters in Koh Kong for victims of human trafficking. HCC runs the only adult male shelter for victims of human trafficking in Cambodia. Both shelters provide short-term for male and female survivors of trafficking and exploitation, including safe and secure accommodation, specialized counseling, education, medical services, and repatriation services.

Empowering the indigenous communities of 15 provinces through community organizing, training on legal rights and legal awareness, and advocating on their behalf.

Survey of business perceptions on the local regulatory and policy environments in Cambodia's 24 provinces. The "2009 Provincial Business Environment Scorecard" (PBES) included a separate panel group analysis of respondents within the 10 provinces surveyed in the previous PBES (2006) to assess changes in these areas.

Participating in an international consultative dialogue in Cambodia on combating human trafficking, sharing best practices, and defining regional strategies.

Developing an information booklet for rescued victims of sexual exploitation trafficking, detailing service providers, and emphasizing choice for the individual. Printed in English, Khmer, and Vietnamese and distributed widely.

Support to conduct a value chain study on medicinal plants in Ratanakiri province and present the results of the study to the Civil Society and Pro Poor Markets implementing partners.

Improving participation of select local communities and building the capacity of commune councils to undertake a needs assessment through participatory approaches.

Providing alternate dispute resolution for community members in a variety of areas, including land, marriage, and family disputes, and helping community members access government services through the Citizen Advisors Program.

A film demonstrating best practices for ensuring the protection of trafficking victims during brothel raids and rescues to be used as a training tool for police and front-line service providers.

Paralegal training to stakeholders, including government officials and NGO workers, on human trafficking law and the practical steps that can be taken to assist victims and ensure prosecutions.

Leading the suppression of human trafficking, smuggling, labor exploitation, and sexual exploitation of women and children; Technical assistance to the National Committee Secretariat and the six working groups in order to strengthen the existing structure at the national and provincial levels, and ensure coordination among relevant ministries and civil society.

Providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation in the development of two official Ministry documents titled, "Policy for the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking" and "Minimum Standards for the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking."

Establishing a women's association to be a central resource to access information and advocate to the commune council on women's needs and priorities through the Women in Local Governance Project.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Ratanakiri province to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Stung Treng, Kratie, and Kampong Thom provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Workshop series on "The Role of Cambodian Parliament in Economic Policy Reform for an Improved Business Environment" to strengthen the capacity of the Cambodian Parliament in the policy-making process, to help members of Parliament work more effectively with the Executive branch in shaping economic policy reforms, and to provide an opportunity to learn from the experiences of neighboring countries.

In partnership with the Ministry of Interior and a consultant, developing and delivering a training package to anti-human trafficking and juvenile protection police officers on the procedures for raid and rescues in brothels and how to uphold the human rights of victims while completing police duties.

Ragamuffin creative art therapists run trainings with staff working in human trafficking shelters to provide new tools they can apply in their work, focusing on self-care and avoiding vicarious trauma.

Institutionalizing training (provided by Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons) at the Royal Academy of Judicial Professions for all incumbent judges and prosecutors on "Law on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation 2008."

Giving rural villagers an opportunity to voice opinions on the quality of public services, focusing on primary education and health, by implementing the citizen rating report-card tool through the Civic Engagement Project.

Supporting secondary school students in remote villages to continue their education or attend skills training courses; Providing assistance to select families through an interest-free credit program and a public forum enabling interaction between villagers, youth, and potential migrants to discuss risks and the problems of unsafe migration.

Building the capacity of civil society organizations in 12 natural-resource dependent communes in Koh Kong province, including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, land, and other types of natural resources, to voice their concerns to local authorities and demand greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs.

Developing and delivering police ethics and basic investigative skills training to Criminal Investigation Department police officials; Working with local partners to gain a greater understanding of the prevalence of male human trafficking in Cambodia; Research utilizing data from HCC shelters on the characteristics of the people trafficked, the adequacy of the services available for men, and the links between human trafficking and illegal migration.

Building the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) and local authorities on principles of good governance and decentralization; Implementing a citizen rating report-card on health and education and implementing a longer-term monitoring project through CBOs.

Utilizing the citizen rating report card, NPA trains community members to monitor local health service delivery and participate in the local planning process.

Developing and delivering a training package to officials in the Ministry of Social Affairs on the role of social workers in brothel raids and rescues, including skills training on how to deal with trauma and uphold the human rights of victims.

Convening a cross border workshop between Vietnam and Cambodia for 70 people coming from 12 border provinces from each side, different agencies from the two governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.

Supporting and building the capacity of community-based organizations in Mondolkiri and Preah Vihear provinces to engage with local governments to strengthen development planning, management of natural resources, and the environment for business activity to improve livelihoods.

Supporting female commune councilors in Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondolkiri, and Ratanakiri provinces through forums aimed at networking female councilors to share issues and challenges, and work together to find solutions to these problems.

Utilizing participatory research tools to combat corruption in the local healthcare system; Promoting the improvement of relationships between clients and health service providers.

Building awareness of governance programs by establishing local listener groups and by broadcasting relevant programming on local radio stations; Increasing access to information on governance in remote communities through their mobile broadcasting units.

Supporting a professional assessment center and shelter for young female survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, such as gang rape, offering short-term, intensive care that functions as an "emergency room" for rescued children where assessments, initial treatment, and appropriate referrals are undertaken.

Developing the interest of university students in local government and establishing mentorship programs between local youth and the university students; Training students to implement local monitoring projects.

Implementation of the Vocational Training Centre in the Hospitality Sector to support up to 150 vulnerable youth, predominantly girls, who are at risk of trafficking; Theoretical and practical hospitality training conducted in Siem Reap and assistance for graduates in looking for employment in hotels, restaurants, and other business enterprises.

Support to the Arbitration Council in its objective of hearing and resolving claims brought by unions and workers regarding labor rights violations by performing all managerial and technical functions, including overall management and administration, institutional development and capacity building, public awareness building and outreach, and development of legal support services.

Acquisition and distribution of 28,930 books and journals to schools, universities, NGOs, and governmental institutions across Cambodia.

International seminar on Cambodia Election and International Cooperation in cooperation with People’s Forum on Cambodia with presentations by The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative for Cambodia and partners in Cambodia.

Crisis intervention and short and long-term case management for women, children, and male young adult survivors of trafficking and exploitation in their shelters in Svay Rieng; Provision of safe and secure accommodation, education and life skills, recreational activities, specialized counseling services, and vocational training for trafficking survivors.

Provincial Business Environment Scorecard follow-up research in Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, and Kampot to identify practical ways to improve identified weaknesses in provincial governance; Organization of inauguration ceremonies of licensing registration boards in Seam Reap, Sihanoukville, Svay Rieng, Kandal, Battambang, and Phnom Penh; Increasing access to information on laws/regulations and policy changes relating to business operations and licensing; Engaging the public sector in promoting transparency and accountability in services to micro, small, and medium enterprises at the provincial level.

Provincial facilitation in Kampong Speu, Kep, Kampot, Sihanoukville to improve the presence of civil society organizations on natural resource management and pro-poor market issues.

Addressing anti-corruption and transparency issues by producing newspaper columns, a radio program, and a printed research bulletin in both Khmer and English through the Voice of Justice Program.

Expansion of Court Watch project which collects statistical judicial information on human trafficking cases, monitors trials and court proceedings, and coordinates and supports the National Task Force on Human Trafficking.

Provincial facilitation in Pursat and Kampong Cham to improve the presence of civil society organizations on natural resource management and pro-poor market issues.

Baseline survey in communes where a Civil Society and Pro-Poor Market program will disseminate information on natural resource management law, business information, and commune development plan/commune investment process; Provincial facilitation in Kampot, Kep, and Sihanoukville to improve the presence of civil society organizations.

A qualitative study on perceptions of trafficking in Cambodia consisting of focus group discussions to determine the values that Cambodians consider important, and establish levels of understanding regarding human trafficking.

Implementation of education and protection measures to reduce the prevalence of exploitation, abuse, and neglect of vulnerable, underprivileged children in the Poipet area.

Coordination and training of member organizations to ensure quality of data on the protection component of the National Task Force on Human Trafficking.

The regional ECO-Asia program in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam aims to increase access to clean water and sanitation for Asia's urban poor; to strengthen national- and local-level environmental governance capacity; and improve transboundary conflict in the lower watersheds of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Production and broadcast of 30 radio features to highlight topical issues related to human trafficking, including the activities of the National Task Force, and information on the newly passed Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation; Capacity building for the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) broadcast personnel from six targeted provinces to host issue-driven call-in programs.

Building the capacity of civil society organizations in 12 communes in Koh Kong province including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, land, and other types of natural resources to voice their concerns to local authorities and demand greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs; Strengthening the private sector in rural Cambodia through the organization of meetings and activities for Takeo and Sihanoukville micro, small, and medium enterprise owners.

Planning of provincial safe migration strategy in Siem Reap province in close collaboration with Siem Reap Provincial Task Force on Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (PTF), including the creation of ChildSafe mobile units and management structures, and creation of awareness-raising materials for government and grassroots community members.

The finance of a contract for Yellow Pages to publish the 2008 Business Association Directory and map Cambodian Business Associations in order to improve visibility of business associations and increase the networking capacity of micro, small, and medium enterprises.

A Koh Kong shelter that provides immediate and transit care for women and children survivors of trafficking and exploitation, including safe and secure accommodation, specialized counseling, education, and recreational activities.

Large-scale survey of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and large enterprises in 24 provinces that will be constructed into a Provincial Business Environment Scorecard (PBES). The PBES ranks provinces according to their business environments and is designed to enhance private sector growth and job creation by providing information and incentives to improve the local business environment for MSMEs and large enterprises; A Panel Group Survey of MSMEs within the 10 provinces surveyed in the first Provincial Business Environment Scorecard in 2006 in order to evaluate the evolution of perception of MSMEs on the progress of business environment.

Support to an organization that ensures sustainable return and reintegration of trafficked and other exploited women and children; Support to maintain and strengthen the Poipet Transit Center, the only government-run shelter for trafficking victims.

Presentation by The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative for Cambodia on the Foundation’s Economic Governance Index at the “Cambodia Investment Seminar,” organized by Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

Vocational opportunities for junior high school girls in Kampong Cham province who are not able to continue their study at upper secondary level.

A study on medicinal plants value chain in Rattanakiri province under the Civil Society and Pro-Poor Market program.

Production of various electronic media materials as part of the visibility campaign for the Counter Trafficking in Persons project; Production of a two-part documentary promoting a national dialogue on human trafficking, engaging with issues such as the different forms of trafficking activity, identifying who is at risk and why, and emphasizing the importance of a coordinated response to human trafficking issues; Cambodia Movie and Music, Catholic Relief Services, International Media Services, and Inno-Art Media Design also contributed to the National Awareness Campaign.

Research on trafficking of men into the fishing industry, focusing on the extent of trafficking among male migrants, recruitment patterns, and migrant/community perceptions of human trafficking; Pilot project to increase access to justice by strengthening the legal system, increasing the capacity of local communities and NGOs to engage with trafficking issues, and conduct training on trafficking laws.

Placement of a Luce Scholar at Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum, Siem Reap.

Distribution of advocacy materials for the International Women’s Day Celebrations.

Provincial facilitation in Rattanakiri to improve the presence of civil society organizations on natural resource management and pro-poor market issues.

Provincial facilitation in Stung Treng, Kratie, and Kompong Thom to improve the presence of civil society organizations on natural resource management and pro-poor market issues.

Development of street theater performance activities to increase community understanding of human trafficking and victim assistance processes.

Support for Adviser to the Governor to participate in a summer course at University of California Berkeley Bears Environmental Leadership Program on Sustainable Environmental Management.

Providing creative arts therapy to recipients at the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Centre to assist the healing process; On-site training and mentoring for caseworkers.

Support to secondary school students in remote villages to continue their education or attend skills training courses; Providing assistance to select families through an interest-free credit program.

Building the capacity of civil society organizations in 11 communes in Koh Kong province including those organized around the issues of forestry, fisheries, land, and other types of natural resources to voice their concerns to local authorities and demand greater accountability and responsiveness to community needs.

Organization of a workshop to raise awareness of Cambodia’s commitments to the World Trade Organization and areas of progress in economy, finance, trade, investment, telecommunications, and energy, and to foster a discussion among the parliamentarians, the public sector and the private sector on the impact of Cambodia’s membership to the World Trade Organization; Organization of a series of workshops to strengthen the capacity of the Cambodian Parliament in the policy-making process, to help Members of Parliament work more effectively with the executive in shaping economic policy reforms, and to provide an opportunity to learn from neighboring countries’ experiences.

Fact-finding mission to Sibu, Sarawak, to investigate the situation facing Cambodian fishermen detained there. The mission determined facts on whether the fishermen have been trafficked, the extent of violations of rights that took place, and the kind of response from relevant authorities on this issue.

Provincial facilitation in Preah Vihear and Mondolkiri to improve the presence of civil society organizations on natural resource management and pro-poor market issues.

Increasing public knowledge and participation in election processes through the production of a series of radio programs addressing election issues. The programs provided an opportunity for community members to call-in and raise questions and concerns to representatives of all political parties.

A professional Assessment Center for girl survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation, offering short-term care that functions as an “emergency room” for rescued children where assessments, initial treatment, and appropriate referrals are undertaken.

A regional initiative to address trafficking in persons issues by providing training to government prosecutors, judges and lawyers.  

Scholarship and vocational training support.  Salabai selects and supports 100 vulnerable youth (primarily girls) at risk of trafficking to attend an eleven-month, free vocational training course. Each recipient receives nine months of training with key hotels and restaurants in town, where they are able to learn in a real business environment.

Training on safe migration, women’s legal rights, and labor rights for local educators at
the provincial level; Local training at district and commune levels in An Giang province;
Setting up community theatre groups, providing training to build their skills, and support
for rehearsals and performances; Support media to produce and air selected performances; Convene a series of discussions between Vietnam and Cambodia that will facilitate exchange of information for effective cross-border cooperation.

Distribution of more than 25,000 books to universities, schools, public libraries, and other institutions across Cambodia.

Support for “Strengthening the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in
Advocacy,” an analysis of the demand for business environment information and development of information boards.

CCPCR is the only long-term recovery shelter in Svay Rieng.  It provides psychosocial support to trafficking survivors as well as those who have been victims of gender-based violence (rape and domestic violence), and other at-risk girls.

Partial support for the establishment of twelve provincial offices.

Dissemination of the results of the Provincial Business Environment Scorecard to policy
makers; Series of four workshops to be held in 2008 on "The Role of the Cambodian Parliament in Economic Reforms for an Improved Business Environment."

Grant to conduct prevention activities and provide support to victims upon return to their communities.

Grant to implement “Court Watch” project.

Publication of Commune Council Elections Voter Education Guide.

To improve the local presence and capacity of civil society organizations to address issues
of transparency, accountability, dialogue, participation, access to information, inclusion
and equity for pro-poor community development.  The Asia Foundation will serve as the
national facilitator for this program and as the provincial facilitator for Koh Kong
province.

DTP is a long-term recovery shelter located in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey; a town in the northwest on the border with Thailand.  The shelter provides psychosocial support to children (boys and girls) who have been repatriated or deported from Thailand as well as children from the community who are at risk of trafficking for sexual or labor exploitation.

A workshop in to introduce the ECPAT record sheet (data collection sheet) on rape and trafficking-related abuse to 38 relevant NGOs from three different coalitions: ECPAT, COSECAM, and NGOCRC.

A seven-year ECO-Asia program in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam that aims to increase access to clean water and sanitation for Asia's urban poor; to strengthen national- and local-level environmental governance capacity; and improve transboundary conflict in the lower watersheds of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Grant to support MoWA’s national campaign to raise awareness on domestic violence.

HCC is a transit/assessment center and is the only shelter in Koh Kong.  It provides
psychosocial support and help for returning migrants.

Police training in Kratie, Sihanoukeville (a major hub of exploitation) and Siem Reap.

Research on trafficking of men.   The project aims to investigate the connections between
human trafficking, people smuggling and labour migration; to heighten awareness of safe migration in preventing human trafficking; and to promote best practices in victim support and available services.

PTC  is the only government shelter that receives repatriated and deported children from
Thailand. The shelter conducts family tracing and assessments, refers children to
longer-term recovery shelters and provides follow-up support when children are reintegrated into their families in the Poipet area. 

"Quality of Legal Services to Trafficking Victims" and "Feasibility Study  on the development of a national standard training for the law enforcement agencies; Research on the quality of legal services for trafficking victims; Feasibility study on standard training for the police; National Minimum Standards of Care and Victim Assistance Manual.

Supports young girls and their families through scholarships and a loan facility program; 
Provides life skill training courses and integrates these courses into participating
secondary schools;  Outreach activities to engage local authorities on the issue of
trafficking.

Workshop series to strengthen the parliament’s engagement in domestic economy policy-making.

Support provincial multi-sector business associations and help them to build a collective
position on issues affecting rural micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Research on “Building Partnership with the Public Sector;” and workshop entitled, “WTO
Three Years Later: An Assessment of Progress Made in Terms of Policy Reforms.”

Data Collection on the impact of awareness-raising campaigns; Supporting the National Task Force’s Secretariat; Working with the National Task Force’s Working and Cluster Groups;Development of a National Minimum Standards of Care for victims of trafficking and other forms of gender-based violence; Development of a Victim’s Assistance Manual; Coordinating a series of consultation workshops; Implementation of the Pilot Shelter Enhancement Project; Coordination with various stakeholders, particularly members of protection working and cluster groups; Mapping of shelters and data collection; Art therapy; Data collection on prosecution-related data; Development of a legal manual; Training for judges and prosecutors in partnership with ARTIP; Support implementation of some aspects of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Royal Government of Cambodia and USAID on Counter-Trafficking in Persons; Support to the Prevention, Protection & Reintegration and Prosecution Working and Cluster Groups within the National Task Force; Coordination of the National Task Force Advisory Group; Needs assessment of the CCPCR and HCC shelters; Technical assistance to build capacity of shelter staff to provide enhanced services to victims of gender-based violence.

Located in Phnom Penh, WHI is an assessment center for girls who have been rescued from
brothels, sexually exploited, or are at great risk of trafficking.