Are you experiencing pressure and stress from your studies, early career, or community engagement? Stop letting stress overwhelm your mind and hold back your personal and professional potential! The Cambodian Institute for Democracy (CID), through the CID Youth Development & Empowement Program, invites young people, students, and emerging leaders to join this special capacity-building session […]
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Aug
12
[Op-ed]: Local Governance Reform Issues: Lessons from the Solar Pole Case in Toek Haut (in Khmer)
By Chanroeun Pa President of Cambodian Institute for Democracy (CID) August 12, 2026 Recently, there has been significant public criticism regarding a project to install solar light poles in Toek Haut Commune, Rolea Pha’ear District, Kampong Chhnang Province, with each pole costing 8 million Riel (approximately $2,000). This has placed the sub-national administration under intense […]
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Jun
17
AI as a Double-Edged Sword: CID President Advocates for Inclusive Tech Governance at GDC ARF 2026
From June 10-11, 2026, Chanroeun Pa, President of the Cambodian Institute for Democracy (CID), participated in the Global Democracy Coalition Asia Regional Forum 2026 (GDC ARF 2026) in Seoul, South Korea. This year’s forum, themed “Navigating Democratic Transitions: Emerging Gaps & Opportunities,” brought together members of the GDC Asia network and other democracy promoters. It […]
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Jun
15
Learning from South Korea’s Democratic Journey: Lessons and Perspectives for Cambodia
By Chanroeun Pa, President of Cambodian Institute for Democracy On June 10, 2026, in my capacity as President of the Cambodian Institute for Democracy (CID), I had the distinct honor of being invited as an esteemed guest by the Korea Democracy Foundation to attend the commemoration of the 39th Anniversary of the 1987 Democratisation Movement […]
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May
04
Call for Op-Ed Contributions: Share Your Perspective
As part of our 2025–2030 strategic vision, the Cambodian Institute for Democracy (CID) is working to strengthen democratic capacity, support independent knowledge, and protect civic space in Cambodia. We see informed, inclusive, and constructive public dialogue as essential to a strong and resilient society. Why join the conversation? Cambodia’s social, political, and digital landscapes are […]
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