Our Experience
From Research to Policy Impact
Our Research Experience
Explore policy research, feasibility studies, institutional assessments, and development projects conducted in Cambodia since 2009.
Research in Numbers
More than 56 research projects have contributed evidence to policy and development discussions.
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Research journey began in 2009.
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Over 15 years of research experience in Cambodia.
Building Knowledge Through Research
For five years till 2014, CPS was a research unit of the Cambodian Economic Association (CEA). It was set up with a plan to become independent in several years, leaving CEA to be just a network organisation. Under CEA, CPS successfully implemented many policy-relevant research projects for clients and partners such as the World Bank, IFC, CIDA/CCO, IDRC, UNICEF, AusAID/ODI, Oxfam, TDRI, Brookings Institution, and other international and local NGOs.
2025
64. Study at the best practices in vocational training for rural youths in SC2.1(SC2.3)
63. Assessing rural development status and needs by regiequitable development (SC2.3)
62. Feasibility Study of a rural development project (SC2.3)
61. Developing Policy Briefs and conducting policy dialogues
60. Promoting climate resilient technologies in agriculture funded by The Asia Foundation(TAF) Cambodia.
2024
59. Costing analysis and economic research to strengthen investment in civil registration, vital statistics, and identity management (CRVSID) systems in Cambodia funded by Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI).
58. Study report and policy brief on promoting PPP with ACs submitted to MAFF by Mekong Region Land Governance Programme mainly funded by Swiss Development Cooperation
57. Promoting the Integrated Approach to Community Development funded by The Asia Foundation (TAF) Cambodia
2023
56. Project Detailed Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design Update for the Promotion of Paddy Production and Rice Exports Project (PREP) Revamp in Cambodia, contracted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance
Studies commissioned by Ministry of Rural Development/SAAMBAT Project financed by IFAD, EIB and GKC in 2023:
55. Appraise Producer Groups for Accession to Agriculture Cooperatives
54. Assess Policy Options for Financing Value Chains in the Agriculture Sector
53. Rethink Rural Development Models in Cambodia in Light of Cambodia and Regional Experience
52. Feasibility Study of Digital Technology for the Agriculture Ecosystem in Cambodia
2022
51. Re-examining Labour Markets in Rural Cambodia with Emphasis on Agriculture Sector Growth in Economic Poles, commissioned by Ministry of Rural Development/ SAAMBAT Project financed by IFAD, EIB and RGC
50. Mapping Agriculture and Rural Development Projects Financed by DPs and RGC, commissioned by Ministry of Rural Development/SAAMBAT Project Finance by IFAD, EIB and RGC
49. Assessing Agricultural Cooperatives in Cambodia, commissioned by Mekong Region Land Governance Programme mainly funded by Swiss Development Cooperation, and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
48. A Market Assessment to Support the Development of the Public-Social-Private Partnerships for Ecologically-Sound Agriculture and Resilient Livelihood in Northern Tonle Sap Basin (PEARL), commissioned by FAO
47. Feasibility study of Agro-Industrial Park in Cambodia, subcontracted by EY Singapore, a project commissioned by CAVAC Project funded by DFAT
2021
46. Study of Emerging Areas and Potential Crops for Diversification in Cambodia, commissioned by MAFF/ASPIRE/GDA
45. Market Assessment for Agriculture Value Chain Development for Smallholder Farmers in Cambodia, commissioned by UNDP
44. Agriculture Value Chain Study for Digitalization in Cambodia, commissioned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)
43. Feasibility Study of 4Ps (Public, Private and Producer Partnership) in Cambodia, in partnership with CDRI, funded by IFAD Regional Grant
2020
42. South-South Cooperation for Scaling Up Climate Resilient Value Chain Initiatives (SSCVC), in partnership with Vietnam Social Academy, funded by IFAD Regional Grant
41. Feasibility Study of Safe Transportation for Workers in Garment and Footwear Sectors in Cambodia, commissioned by AIP Foundation
40. Feasibility Study of Regional Wholesale Markets for Vegetable Value Chains in Cambodia, commissioned by Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)/IFAD SAAMBAT Project
39. Assessment of Seven Criteria on Garment Sector Minimum Wage Setting for Unions, commissioned by Solidarity Center (SC) under USAID Cambodia
38. Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Workers in Garment and Tourism Sectors in Cambodia, commissioned by Solidarity Center (SC) under USAID
37. Assessment of Inclusive Business Models of Responsible Agricultural Investments in
Cambodia, commissioned by Mekong Regional Land Governance (MRLG), funded by SDC/BMZ/Luxembourg Government
36. Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Situation on MSMEs in the Tourism Sector in Cambodia, commissioned by The Asia Foundation (TAF) Cambodia
35. PONLOK CHOMNES Project on Supporting Research and Capacity Building (Employment
Opportunities in Agriculture), funded by The Asia Foundation (TAF) Cambodia
2019
34. Training and Coaching Session Series on Capacity Building to a Team of Government Staff, commissioned by The Asia Foundation (TAF) Cambodia
33. Digital Challenges and Opportunities for Agribusiness Enterprises in Cambodia, commissioned by Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
32. Analysis of Cost of Upgrading Transport for Workers in Garment and Footwear Sectors in Cambodia, commissioned by Solidarity Center (SC)
2018
31. Minimum Wage Updating Assessment of Seven Criteria on Garment Sector Minimum Wage Setting for Unions, commissioned by Solidarity Center (SC), IndustrilALL Global Union
30. Follow-up Survey of Drivers Transporting Workers in the Garment and Footwear Sectors in Cambodia, commissioned by Solidarity Center (SC)
2017
29. Research Study of Stagnation of Rice Export, commissioned by Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain (CAVAC)
28. Rice Sector Observatory, commissioned by SNEC/AFD
27. Minimum Wage Setting and Adjustment in Cambodia’s Garment and Footwear Sectors: Research on 7 Criteria, commissioned by FES, IndustriALL Global Union, and Solidarity Center (SC)
26. Survey of Drivers Transporting Workers in Garment and Footwear Sectors in Cambodia, commissioned by FES, and SolidarityCenter (SC)
25. Survey of Working Conditions of Domestic Workers in Cambodia, commissioned by Solidarity Center (SC)
24. Survey of Working Conditions of Construction Workers in Cambodia, Solidarity Center (SC)
2016
23. Feasibility Study of the Land Allocation for Small and Medium Farms (LASAMF), Mekong Region Land Governance (MRLG) Project
22. Technical Support for the Implementation of the Boosting Food Production (BFP) Project, commissioned by MAFF/GDA
21. Survey of Consumption Expenditures of Workers in the Garment and Footwear Sectors in
Cambodia, commissioned by ACILS, FES and industrial Global Union
20. Multi-Scalar Evidence Based Dialogue: A Regional Approach to Improving Smallholder Land Tenure, in partnership with ForestTrends, funded by Mekong Regional Land Governance (MRLG) Project
2013-2015
19. Feasibility Study and Design of Boosting Food Production (BFP) Project, commissioned by MAFF/ GDA
18. Investor Motivation Survey in Cambodia, commissioned by IFC
17. Inclusive Development of the Chinese Foreign Direct Investment to the GMS, in partnership with Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST), funded by IDRC
16. Learning to Compete: Enterprise Mapping Survey, commissioned by Brookings Institution
2012
15. Economic Model Study on Management of Revenue from Oil, Gas and Mining in Cambodia,
commissioned by Cambodians for Resource Revenue Transparency (CRRT)
14. Budgeting for Equitable Development, commissioned by UNICEF
13. Building Political Ownership and Technical Leadership: Decision-making, Political Economy and Knowledge Use in the Health Sector in Cambodia, commissioned by ODI/AusAID
12. A Review of Foreign Aid Efficiency in Cambodia, commissioned by NGO Forum on Cambodia
2011
11. Study to Provide Inputs to AVEC Programme Design, commissioned by CIDA/CCO
10. Baseline Evaluation Study of CDMD’s Community Based Rehabilitation Programme, commissioned by CBM/CDMD
9. Learning from Irrigation Projects in Cambodia: Benefits and Challenges, commissioned by NGO Forum on Cambodia
2010
8. Review of Export Procedure for Processed Agriculture Products, commissioned by IFC
7. Economic Land Concessions and Local Communities, commissioned by NGO Forum on Cambodia
6. Off-Budget Public Expenditure Survey, commissioned by World Bank
5. KAP Survey for Eye Health Survey, commissioned by CBM/CDMD
2009
4. Agriculture Financing and Services for Smallholder Farmers, commissioned by NGO Forum on Cambodia and ActionAid Cambodia
3. Impacts of Garment & Textile Trade Preferences on Livelihoods in Cambodia, commissioned by Oxfam America
2. Does Large-Scale Investment in Agriculture Benefit the Poor? commissioned by Oxfam America
1. Impacts of the Economic Downturn on Households and Communities in Cambodia, commissioned by Oxfam America and NGO Forum on Cambodia
What CPS Brings to Each Study
Research Expertise and Partnerships
Policy-Relevant Research
Evidence and analysis shaped around the decisions policymakers and development practitioners face.
Feasibility Studies
Practical assessments that help partners examine options before committing resources.
Institutional Assessments
Research into organizational capacity, systems, and opportunities for improvement.
Development Studies
Context-sensitive studies that explore development challenges and potential responses in Cambodia.
Government Collaboration
Research developed in collaboration with public institutions and grounded in policy needs.
International Partnerships
Experience working with international development partners on research and assessment assignments.
NGO Engagement
Collaboration with local and international NGOs to inform programs and policy dialogue.
Long-Term Perspective
A research journey beginning in 2009 brings continuity and local context to new questions.
Research That Supports Better Policy Decisions
Through policy-relevant research and collaboration with national and international development partners, CPS continues to contribute evidence-based knowledge to Cambodia’s development.