Social development
Ideathon: Building confidence through ideas
I remember it clearly. Two years ago, fresh out of high school, I tried applying for exchange programs and scholarships abroad for the first time. I was excited, nervous, and hopeful. Spoiler alert, I didn’t even get to submit a single application. Not because I ...
Ideathon: Unlocking new horizons
When I first joined the Ideathon, I never imagined that it would lead to a study visit to Singapore. Winning the Ideathon and gaining the opportunity were both an honor and a turning point for our team. We began with Refair, an idea for a ...
Ideathon: Bridging innovation and AI experts
We saw the competition announcement of the AI for Gender Inclusion Ideathon by Open Development Cambodia (ODC) and GIZ Cambodia just two days before the deadline. I was not sure if we could apply for it on time, but then we decided to just try, ...
Strengthening reporting using data: Building the capacity of journalists to report on natural resources in Cambodia
On 28–30 March 2026, a group of passionate journalists and aspiring storytellers joined a three-day training on “Data Literacy for Reporting on Natural Resources” in Phnom Penh.Organized by Open Development Cambodia (ODC) with funding supported by Global Forest Watch (GFW), the training aimed to bridge ...
Celebrating Open Data Day 2026: Expanding impact beyond Phnom Penh
Open Data Day is a global celebration that brings together communities, organizations, and governments to highlight the importance of open data in addressing real-world challenges. Around the world, events range from workshops and panel discussions to hackathons and community forums, all aimed at demonstrating how ...
Bringing open data closer to students: ODC celebrates Open Data Day 2026 at Chean Muk Secondary School
As digital information becomes increasingly important in everyday life, helping young people understand data is becoming an essential part of preparing them for the future. To mark Open Data Day 2026, on 12 March 2026, through the Prayuters Library Program in Preah Vihear province, Open ...
Learning about data through drawing: Open Data Day 2026 at Pahal Primary School
Helping children understand data does not always begin with numbers or definitions; it can also begin with imagination, colour, and familiar objects from daily life. As part of Open Data Day 2026, on 12 March 2026, through the Prayuters ...
From practice to purpose: A story of adaptation and growth
When Sokna joined the project, he stepped in as a trainer with a strong motivation to make meaningful use of his background in IT and cybersecurity. After learning about this opportunity from his friend, Davy, who is also one of the toolkits’ trainers, he was ...
Technical Mapping Meet-up: Strengthening knowledge on forest cover mapping and remote sensing
On 20 March 2026, a Technical Mapping Meet-up was successfully organized, bringing together 37 participants (including 19 females) from diverse backgrounds, including GIS practitioners, government representatives, researchers, students, and mapping enthusiasts.The event provided a collaborative platform to exchange knowledge and practical experiences related to forest ...
From data to action: strengthening environmental information for communities
On 10 February 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a half-day workshop titled Strengthening the Impact of Environmental, Land, and Natural Resource Data. The workshop was attended by 23 participants, including 12 female participants, representing CSOs members from Phnom Penh, Kampot, Ratanakiri, Koh Kong, and ...
Advancing open data in the Mekong region: Reflections from the 2025 regional dialogue
On 27 October 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in partnership with the Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC) and supported by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and other donors, successfully convened a full-day workshop titled Regional Dialogue on Open Data in the Mekong Countries: Challenges and ...
Organizing the translathon: Engaging youth in translating the Unboxing the Internet Infrastructure Toolkit
Participants receiving their certificates at the end of the TranslathonOn 11 November 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a collaborative translation event, bringing together community members, students, and recent graduates. The session engaged 9 participants in person, including 5 women, selected from a diverse pool ...
The imperative of gender inclusivity in AI: bridging the digital divide
Delivered by Mr. Dixon Siu, our first presentation focused on the foundational concepts of AI and the paramount importance of gender inclusivity in its development and deployment. The presentation served as both a technical primer on modern AI capabilities and a stark warning about the ...
AI ethics: the imperative for data inclusion and human-centric design
Delivered by Mr. Dixon Siu, the presentation on the importance of AI governance commenced by highlighting the immense potential of AI, demonstrating its innovative applications across multiple critical domains, including health care, education, and agriculture. However, he immediately tempered this optimism with a critical warning: ...
Panel discussion on empowering futures: driving women’s participation in AI development and policy in Cambodia through education
The National AI Strategy (2025-2030) and Readiness Report prioritize educational reform to close the gender gap by mandating the creation of targeted AI courses and specific institutional protocols. Crucially, they emphasize building a supportive environment through mentorship programs and increasing the visibility of female lecturers ...
Panel discussion on AI and gender-based violence: protecting dignity in digital spaces
Cambodia’s National AI Strategy (2025-2030) addresses Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) indirectly but fundamentally by setting Ethical and Responsible AI as a core priority. This commitment, informed by the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment, requires the Strategy to focus on data protection, digital literacy, and inclusive development. ...
Panel discussion on impact of AI on the future of work for women: breaking cultural barriers
UNESCO Cambodia’s AI Readiness Assessment demonstrated that the deeply ingrained societal beliefs are a major driver of a significant gender gap in the STEM industry in the country. As STEM fields are widely seen as male-dominated, many girls internalise these expectations, which lowers their confidence ...
Panel Discussion on ethical AI governance: it’s more than just code
Cambodia’s AI Readiness Assessment Report, finalized in July 2025, directly addresses gender inclusion by identifying a significant gender gap in STEM fields and the AI workforce as a major national challenge, with only 16.68% of women graduating from STEM, compared to 83.32% of men. Closing ...
ODC boosts CMAA’s analytical skills in Battambang
On 20–21 November 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted a two-day Advanced Data Analysis training program for the Database Unit (DBU) of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA). The training held at Classy Hotel in Battambang was supported by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and ...
Strengthening CSO members’ capacity through data literacy training
A successful three-day Data Literacy Training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) was held in Phnom Penh from November 11 to 13, 2025. Organized as part of the Strengthening CSOs to Take Action on Economic Governance (SCAEG) project, co-funded by the European Union, the workshop brought ...
ODC team member attended YSEALI Summit 2025 in Malaysia
Mr. Loch Kalyan, a Data Research and GIS Specialist at Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), was officially selected to participate in the YSEALI Summit 2025, held from September 8–11, 2025, in Penang, Malaysia.Hosted by the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur in partnership with Biji-biji Initiative and ...
Strengthening community fisheries through data literacy
On September 3rd and 4th, 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted a two-day training on data literacy for community fisheries members in Kampot province. The training brought together 20 participants, including 10 women from community fisheries groups in Kampot and Kep. The main goal was ...
Empowering community fisheries with digital mapping skills in Kampot and Kep
On September 1 and 2, 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a two-day training in the Tropang Sangke Community Fisheries, Kampot Province. The training focused on community-based digital mapping and was attended by 19 members from community fisheries (CFis) in Kampot and Kep provinces.This activity ...
Empowering communities through digital mapping: Highlights from our community-based mapping training
From July 7–8, 2025, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) hosted a two-day Community-Based Mapping Training Workshop at the ODC office. Supported by the European Union under the Strengthening CSOs to Take Action on Economic Governance (SCAEG) 2023–2026 program, this training brought together 21 passionate community members ...
