Blogs
ODC at Business Association and Asia Think Tank Network Convergence Forum 2026
A group photo at BA-ATTN Convergence Forum 2026On 23-24 October 2026, Ms. Kuoch Layheng, Senior Editor-Researcher/Manager of Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), participated as a panelist in the “Business Association and Asia Think Tank Network Convergence Forum (BA-ATTN Convergence Forum) 2026” in Manila, Philippines, which was organized by Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). Under the theme “Economic Security in an Era of Geoeconomic Change”, the forum brought together CIPE’s Asia Think Tank Network partners, Southeast Asian business associations, and chambers to identify market-oriented reforms that lower barriers to trade and investment, strengthen transparency and fair competition, and advance regional economic security.Panel 3 – Business, Investment and Trade Barometer: On the first day of the forum, Layheng participated in Panel 3, which centered around a practical, business-facing publication examining priority trade, investment, regulatory, governance, and competition barriers across Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, and the Philippines, with each country presenting preliminary research findings. Likewise, representing Cambodia, she highlighted three aspects of ...
ODC launches fisheries resource management information profile page
On 26 October 2026, Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) organized an event in Phnom Penh to launch its Fisheries Resource Management Information Profile Page, held in conjunction with a project closing workshop under the “Strengthening CSOs to Take Action on Economic Governance (SCAEG)” project. The ...
Ly Sreyneang: Internship experience and impressions at ODC
Sreyneang at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026I am currently a fourth-year student in the Department of Natural Resource Management and Development, Faculty of Development Studies, at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. My field of study broadly covers natural resources, such as sustainable natural resource management, ...
Strengthening CSOs’ data literacy skills for evidence-based decision-making
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) successfully organized a two-day Data Literacy Training Workshop for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Phnom Penh on October 22–23, 2026. The workshop brought together 18 participants, including five women, from partner organizations working to improve livelihoods in Cambodia’s coastal communities. It ...
Chhorn Kakada: Internship experience and impressions at ODC
Kakada at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026I began my internship at Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) on 09 March 2026 as an Editorial-Research Intern. I was genuinely thrilled to receive this opportunity. I am a recent honors graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and ...
Empowering research through AI: A three-day training on an introduction to research using AI
ODC and NASLA at the research trainingArtificial Intelligence (AI) is being increasingly adopted in Cambodia, as all ministries and institutions have been tasked by the government to promote research, as well as to develop and adopt AI within the scope of their sectors. Despite the ...
Open data for shared prosperity: ODC at EITI 2026
Thy Try, Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief of Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), at the 2026 EITI Global ConferenceOn 08-09 October 2026, Thy Try, Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief of Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), attended the 2026 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference in Brussels, Belgium. Under the theme ...
From awareness to community action: Empowering local communities to counter disinformation in Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom
Rural communities in Cambodia are experiencing disinformation on social media platforms. It has become an emerging community issue because not many community members have the capacity to verify the accuracy of information circulating online. The lack of understanding among communities has allowed the acceleration of ...
Strengthening community forest monitoring through digital tools
On 4 October 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in collaboration with the Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP), organized a one-day training workshop in Phnom Penh on the use of digital tools for forest monitoring and protection. The training brought together 15 participants, including nine community ...
Consultation workshop to inform research on foreign investment and investment incentives in Cambodia
On 01 September 2026, Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) held a validation workshop at the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham) for its new Open Data and Investment Climate Reform project, supported by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The workshop brought together ...
Learning to stay safe online: A journey with young students in Preah Vihear
On 25 August 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) brought the same workshop that we had previously organized with students in Kampong Thom province to students in Preah Vihear province. We co-hosted this workshop under the topic of “Knowledge sharing: Promoting online safety for children” together ...
From digital opportunities to online safety: Empowering young people in Kampong Thom province
On 23 August 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a full-day “Workshop on Knowledge Sharing: Promoting Online Safety for Children” in collaboration with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC). Held at the Cambodian University for Specialties (CUS) ...
Empowering Cambodia forestry communities: A synergy for smarter resource monitoring
Collaboration is the heartbeat of effective conservation and community resilience. On 10 September 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) had the privilege of joining forces for an interactive sharing session at Boeung Thom Community in Kampong Thom. Bringing together 58 community members (10 women) from 16 ...
The 45th annual conference of the international association for impact assessment: Misinformation, disinformation, communication, & impact assessment
Impact assessment is the systematic process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating the potential environmental, social, and economic effects of a proposed initiative before it is implemented. An effective assessment requires stakeholder engagement through an approach based on trust, clear communication, and transparency. Understanding misinformation, disinformation, ...
Technical Mapping Meet-Up brings mapping practitioners together to exchange knowledge on wetland conservation and forest monitoring
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a “Technical Mapping Meet-Up” on 21 August 2026 at Hobby Café and Restaurant in Phnom Penh. The event brought together 15 participants (5 women), comprising mapping practitioners, researchers, project staff, community representatives, and individuals interested in geospatial technologies, to exchange ...
Strengthening Cambodia’s digital capacity through training and knowledge exchange: ODC and CADT’s partnership
Since 2022, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) and the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) have worked together to strengthen Cambodia’s digital ecosystem through a long-term partnership focused on capacity building, knowledge exchange, and human resource development. Guided by a shared commitment to supporting Cambodia’s digital ...
Strengthening community forest protection through open data
From 4 to 6 August 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized three training workshops in Kratie, Ratanakiri, and Mondulkiri provinces on the use of the Forest Disturbance Alerts Platform to support community-based forest monitoring and protection. This initiative is supported by Global Forest Watch (GFW) ...
Bridging local knowledge and conservation: Reflections from our community mapping workshop in Mondulkiri
In many discussions surrounding environmental conservation, we often rely on high-tech satellite imagery and broad data to understand the health of our forests. While these tools provide a macro-level perspective, they often miss the human element, the deep historical, cultural, and daily connections that local ...
Strengthening evidence, response, and cooperation: reflections from the TFGBV report validation workshop
On 3 July 2026, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team convened a report validation workshop to review and strengthen its annual report, Technical Support for TFGBV Case Monitoring and Service Delivery 2026. The report was produced under the Defending Women’s Rights to Safety in the ...
ODC launches Forest Disturbance Alert Platform to strengthen accessible forest monitoring in Cambodia
On 24 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), Global Forest Watch (GFW), and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Cambodia (HBS), officially launched the Forest Disturbance Alert Platform under the theme “Promoting accessible forest monitoring and alerts in Cambodia.” The event ...
Civil society’s presence in the budget room: Participating in Cambodia's National Public Forum on Public Financial Management
On 28 May 2026, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team joined other stakeholders from civil society, government, and development partners for the National Public Forum on Public Participation in “Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in the Public Financial Management Process.” As part of the National ...
Capturing community stories: mobile photography and videography training for coastal communities
On 4 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted a training workshop on “Fundamentals of Photography and Videography Using Smartphone Cameras” at the Trapaing Sangke Community in Kampot Province. The workshop brought together 28 participants, including 12 women, representing Community Fisheries groups and partner organizations ...
Strengthening Digital Storytelling Skills for Coastal Communities in Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk
On 2 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in collaboration with Mlup Promviheathor Center Organization (MPC) and Cambodia’s Natural Resource Loves Organization (CNRO), organized a training on “Basic Photography and Videography Using Smartphones” for 42 participants, including 13 women, from Community Fisheries, Community Protected Areas, ...
From Phnom Penh to Taipei: ODC Takes on the g0v Summit
On 23-24 May 2026, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team touched down in Taipei, Taiwan, for one of the most exciting gatherings in the civic tech world, the g0v Summit 2026.g0v (pronounced “gov-zero”) is a decentralized civic tech community from Taiwan advocating for information transparency ...
Technical Mapping Meet-up highlights innovations in agriculture mapping, conservation technology, and forest disturbance monitoring
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) successfully organized the Technical Mapping Meet-up on 22 May 2026 in Phnom Penh. The event brought together 47 participants (16 women and 2 indigenous people) Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals, researchers, conservation practitioners, government, civil society organizations, students, and technology enthusiasts ...
