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Vision Forward is a research and consulting firm headquartered in Phnom Penh, with a strong presence across Cambodia supported by a diverse network of experts.
We specialize in delivering comprehensive services in research, data analytics, the design and implementation of development projects, monitoring and measuring impacts of social and economic initiatives.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be part of a solution to improve people lives through quality research and consulting services.
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Marketing and Branding Research
Effective marketing and branding rely heavily on thorough research and data-driven insights. Marketing and brand research aims to understand the target market, identify consumer needs and preferences, evaluate the competitive landscape, and develop strategies to effectively position and promote a product or service. At VFC, we are in a unique position, to provide your company, with this service. Our focus on Marketing and Branding Research include.
Market Analysis: Studying the overall market size, growth trends, customer demographics, industry competition, and other macroeconomic factors to identify opportunities and threats. The analysis helps organizations understand the landscape in which they operate and informs strategic decisions.
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Consumer Behavior Research: Analyzing consumer attitudes, purchasing habits, decision-making processes, and pain points through techniques like surveys, focus groups, and user testing. The consumer behavior research provides valuable insights into what drives consumer choices, enabling businesses to tailor their offerings effectively.
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Competitive Analysis: Evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, pricing, messaging, and market positioning of competitors to differentiate your offering. This would help organizations differentiate their offerings and develop strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
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Brand Perception Studies: Assessing how consumers currently perceive your brand, including awareness, associations, and sentiment, to guide brand strategy. Studying the brand perception would guides brand strategy and helps identify areas for improvement or reinforcement.
Product Research: Testing concepts, prototypes, packaging, and other product elements to optimize the offering for the target market. This research ensures that products meet consumer needs and preferences, reducing the risk of market failure.
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Channel and Promotion Analysis: Identifying the most effective advertising, social media, and sales channels to reach and engage the desired audience. The channel and promotion analysis informs marketing strategies and ensures that promotional efforts are aligned with consumer behavior and preferences.
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We offer a broad range of marketing research and brand consultancy services to a diverse range of clients operating in all key consumer and business sectors in Consumer Goods, Technology and Electronics, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Automotive, Travel and Tourism, Food and Beverage.
Business Development Services
Our Business Development Services encompass a variety of core offerings designed to support organizational growth and success.
Market Research and Analysis: Conducting in-depth market assessments to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges. Analyzing consumer behavior and competitor strategies to inform decision-making.
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Strategic Planning: Developing comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational goals. Facilitating strategic workshops to brainstorm and prioritize initiatives.
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Business Planning and Feasibility Studies: Crafting detailed business plans that outline objectives, strategies, and financial projections. Performing feasibility studies to evaluate the viability of new projects or ventures.
Partnership Development. Identifying and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance business opportunities. Facilitating networking events and collaborations with key stakeholders.
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Sales and Marketing Strategy: Designing tailored sales and marketing strategies to increase market reach and customer engagement. Implementing digital marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility.
Grant Writing and Funding Strategy. Assisting organizations in identifying funding sources and writing grant proposals. Developing funding strategies to secure financial support for projects and initiatives.
Economic and Development Research
Economic and development research encompasses the systematic study of economic conditions, trends, and policies in order to inform decision-making and drive progress and how the economy and policies impacted on lives of people. This field combines elements of economics, policy analysis, and social sciences to better understand the factors that influence economic growth, human welfare, and sustainable development. Key areas of focus within economic and development areas include:
Macroeconomic Analysis: Evaluating broad economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment, trade, and monetary policy at the national or regional level. This provides insights into the overall health and trajectory of an economy to see if it on a right and healthy track.
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Industry and Sector Studies: In-depth research on specific industries, markets, or economic sectors to identify growth opportunities, competitive dynamics, regulatory changes, and other factors shaping business performance. The industry we have studies are: garment, footwear, travel goods, electronics, construction, rice, vegetables, cashew nuts, casava, hotel and tourism.
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Poverty and Inequality Dynamics: Examining the root causes, distribution, and impacts of poverty, income inequality, and social disparities within and across economies.
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Policy Impact Assessment: Analyzing the potential effects of proposed government policies, regulations, or public investments on employment, incomes, tax revenues, and other economic variables.
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Demographic and Labor Market Trends: Studying population changes, workforce characteristics, and labor force dynamics to inform human capital development strategies.
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In doing Economic and Development Research, our team use a combined method of quantitative analysis, qualitative research, and comparative analysis. To conduct, quantitative analysis, we utilize statistical methods and econometric models to analyze data and draw actionable conclusions. To undertake, qualitative research, we conduct interviews, focus groups, and case studies to gather in-depth insights from stakeholders and beneficiaries. And, for doing comparative analysis, we benchmark against best practices and successful models in other regions or countries to identify effective strategies.
Real-time Survey Data
Real-time data is essence in any organization who needs to make decision on important issues every day. Such real-time data requires tools to collect, integrate and analyze. Our team, at VFC Research and Consulting, could help you in developing tools for making real-time data possible, either in simple format or more sophisticated format on-line
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Our Approach in real time survey data collection, we create user-friendly tools tailored to your specific data collection needs, ensuring ease of use and efficiency and integrates real-time data collection systems with existing organizational processes to streamline operations and enhance decision-making. For data analysis, we employ analytical techniques to turn raw data into meaningful insights, enabling timely and informed decisions.
Data Analytics
Data-Driven Insights
As economists with a deep understanding of quantitative data, our team specializes in transforming raw data into actionable insights. Using powerful tools like STATA and advanced computing capabilities, we deliver comprehensive analyses that drive informed decision-making.
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Our analytics team is equipped with latest statistical software STATA and powerful computers, commonly used by leading data analysts. We employ data do-files in every project to ensure transparency and verifiability of our work for both our top management and clients.
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Whether you have millions of records of consumer behavior data or hundreds of perception surveys from investors and key decision-makers, our data analytics team can crunch the numbers and present the results in clear and visually appealing tables and charts.
Design and Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Project
Support to Fact-Finding Missions and Feasibility Studies of Development Projects
Our consultancy provides expert support for fact-finding missions and feasibility studies, helping organizations gather critical information to inform decision-making and strategy development. We offer a comprehensive approach tailored to your specific needs.
Needs Assessment: Collaborate with clients to assess their goals and objectives for the mission. Define the scope and focus areas to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement: Identify key stakeholders relevant to the mission, including local communities, government officials, and industry experts. Facilitate engagement through interviews, surveys, and focus groups to gather diverse insights.
Costing Activities of the Project: Gather cost data for identified resources and estimate costs for each task. That may include labor, materials, and equipment costs and verhead, administration, and utilities costs.
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Design and Monitoring & Evaluation Framework of Development Projects
The design phase lays the crucial groundwork for a well-structured, evidence-based project, while the monitoring and evaluation components enable ongoing learning, accountability, and adaptive management throughout implementation.
By offering comprehensive services across both the design and M&E aspects, our team can provide holistic support to ensure development projects are strategically planned, rigorously tracked, and continuously improved to maximize their impact.
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Design Phase
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Needs Assessment and Problem Analysis: Identify key issues and opportunities to inform project objectives.
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Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement: Ensure inclusive participation from all relevant stakeholders.
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Theory of Change Development: Articulate pathways to desired outcomes.
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Logical Framework and Results Matrix Creation: Define objectives, outputs, and indicators for measuring success or failure.
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Project Activity Planning and Budgeting: Develop a comprehensive implementation plan with associated budgets.
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies: Proactively address potential challenges.
Monitoring & Evaluation Phase
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Baseline Data Collection: Establish starting conditions and benchmarks for assessment.
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Periodic Data Tracking and Performance Monitoring: Track progress against defined indicators throughout the project lifecycle.
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Midterm and Final Evaluations: Assess progress, effectiveness, and overall impact of the project.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis: Analyze data to understand project outcomes comprehensively.
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Lessons Learned Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Capture insights to inform future initiatives.
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Recommendations for Project Adaptations and Improvements: Provide actionable recommendations based on M&E findings.
Impact Assessment of the Development Project: Impact assessment is a critical process that evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of a development project. It helps determine the extent to which the project has achieved its objectives and the broader effects it has on the target population and environment. Our approach to impact assessment includes the following key components:
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Baseline and Endline Surveys: Baseline and endline surveys are critical tools used to measure the impact of a project or program over time. The baseline survey serves to collect data before the project begins, providing a clear understanding of the starting conditions. The endline survey assesses the outcomes and impacts of the project after its completion, allowing for a comparison with baseline data. The baseline survey establishes initial conditions and benchmarks, while the endline survey assesses changes and outcomes after the implementation of interventions.
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Evaluate Effectiveness: Assess whether the project met its intended goals and objectives.
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Measure Outcomes: Identify and quantify the direct and indirect effects of the project on beneficiaries and stakeholders.
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Inform Decision-Making: Provide insights and data to guide future project planning, design, and implementation.
Comprehensive Support: Our team offers comprehensive services across both the design and monitoring & evaluation phases, ensuring development projects are strategically planned, rigorously tracked, and continuously improved to maximize their impact.
Implementation of Development Projects
Effective implementation is crucial for the success of any development project, whether it's aimed at improving infrastructure, enhancing social services, or promoting economic growth. Providing comprehensive support during the implementation phase is therefore a critical component of international development work. Some key areas of support for development project implementation include
Project Management Assistance: Helping project teams plan, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of implementation, from budgeting and procurement to stakeholder engagement and quality control.
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Capacity Building for Local Partners: Strengthening the skills and capabilities of government agencies, community organizations, and other local partners responsible for executing project activities.
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Logistical and Administrative Support: Facilitating the on-the-ground logistics required for project activities, such as organizing travel, arranging permits, and managing supply chains.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking project progress, outputs, and outcomes through data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure accountability and inform adaptive management.
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Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and addressing potential operational, financial, environmental, or political risks that could disrupt implementation.
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Knowledge Management: Documenting lessons learned, best practices, and other knowledge generated during implementation to inform future projects and share with the broader development community.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Facilitating productive dialogue and collaboration between diverse project stakeholders, including government officials, community members, and private sector partners.
Training and Capacity Building
Strengthening the capabilities of local partners and beneficiaries is a vital component of effective development project implementation. Through targeted training and capacity building initiatives, development organizations can empower individuals, organizations, and communities to actively participate in and sustain project activities and outcomes. Some key areas of focus for training and capacity building in development projects include:
Organizational Development: Enhancing the management, governance, and operational systems of local implementing partners and government agencies to improve their effectiveness and accountability.
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Technical Skills: Providing specialized training to equip project staff, community members, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and competencies required to execute various project tasks and activities.
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Leadership and Facilitation: Developing the leadership, communication, and facilitation skills of community representatives, so they can effectively mobilize their constituents and advocate for their needs.
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Financial Management: Building the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting capabilities of partner organizations to ensure project funds are utilized efficiently and transparently.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Strengthening the data collection, analysis, and learning processes of local teams to enhance project monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive management.
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Sustainability Planning: Supporting partners in developing strategies to sustain project outcomes and continue delivering services or benefits to communities beyond the project timeline.
Agriculture and Rural Development
Our Agriculture and Rural Development services focus on enhancing the livelihoods of rural communities and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. We specialize in the following areas:
Agriculture value chains of agriculture products: rice, vegetables, cashew nuts: Conducting comprehensive analyses of value chains for key agricultural products, identifying opportunities for improvement in production, processing, and market access.
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Value chains of fisheries: Assessing the fisheries sector to enhance sustainability and profitability, focusing on supply chain optimization and market linkage for fish products.
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Agriculture policy: Supporting the formulation and implementation of effective agricultural policies that promote sustainable practices, food security, and rural development.
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Development of projects for interventions in agriculture: Creating detailed project documents, including: Project Administration Manual, which outlines operational procedures and guidelines for implementation, Results Framework, which defines objectives, expected outcomes, and indicators to measure success and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System that established to assess project impact and effectiveness.
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Policy Study on Vegetable Production in Cambodia: The project is to conduct value chain study on vegetable sector in Cambodia, conducting survey with stakeholders along the value chain of key vegetable products in 5 provinces Phnom Penh, Kampot, Banteay Mean Chey, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap provinces. The study includes quantitative interview, in-depth discussions and consultations with vegetable growers, fertilizer suppliers, vegetable collectors, wholesalers and retailers.
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Project Identification and Preparation of Livelihoods Enhancement and Association of the Poor: The project is to identify poor villages and poor and vulnerable households to be selected for specific intervention of Livelihoods Enhancement and Association of the Poor, which will be implemented in Siem Reap provinces and Phnom Penh.
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Options to Support Diversification of Rural Economy in the Context of Industrialization in Cambodia: The project is to develop project options for GIZ to design a project to support SMEs in rural economy in Cambodia.
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Survey on Living Situation of Households in Prey Veng Province: The project is to conduct survey with households using diary on income, expenditure and loan to assess living conditions of households in 3 communes in Prey Veng province.
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Study on Gendered Nature of Intra-household Decision-making in Cambodia: The project is to understand whether men or women has power to make a decision in Cambodian families with regards to expenditure of household, savings, children education and investment and how the decisions are made within the families.
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Study on the Linkages between Growth, Employment and Poverty Reduction in Asian Countries: The project is to assess link between growth, employment and poverty reduction for the case of Cambodia as part of a global study by ILO and UNDP in Geneva.
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Linkages between Trade, Development & Poverty Reduction: The project is to conduct research on linkage between trade and poverty reduction and conduct advocacy on sector and commodity of trade that would help improve the poor and vulnerable household livelihoods and standard of living.
Appraisal of DANIDA/DFID Natural Resources Management and Livelihoods Program in Cambodia 2006-2010: The project is to conduct external appraisal of the project document, formulated by Danida and DFID to support natural resource and livelihoods program 2026-2010 in Cambodia to see if the design is relevant and effective. In the appraisal, conducted consultative meeting with MAFF, CDC, MEF, DANIDA, DFID and other donors working to support forestry, fisheries and land sectors in Cambodia to hear their views on impactful interventions in the sector.​​​​​​​​​
Public Sector, National Planning and Statistical System
Our expertise in the Public Sector, National Planning, and Statistical System focuses on enhancing governance, improving policy formulation, and strengthening statistical capacities. We specialize in the following areas:
Public Sector Policy Development: Assisting in the formulation of effective public policies that align with national priorities and promote sustainable development. Conducting comprehensive policy analysis to assess the impact and effectiveness of existing public policies.
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National Statistical System Development: Designing and implementing robust national statistical systems to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data collection and dissemination. Facilitating coordination among government agencies to improve data consistency and integration.
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Research and Analysis for National Planning: Conducting research on socioeconomic trends, demographic changes, and development challenges to inform national planning processes. Providing evidence-based recommendations to support strategic decision-making and policy formulation.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation: Facilitating dialogues among government agencies, civil society, and development partners to promote inclusive participation in planning and statistical processes. Organizing workshops and forums to gather stakeholder inputs and foster collaboration on statistical initiatives.
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Study on Key Factors in Promoting Participation in PFM Reform Program: The project is to conduct a study to identify key factors in promoting participations from all ministries and agencies in Cambodia’ PFM reform program, which has implemented over 20 years and had entered another important phase of the reform—budget accountability. The study conducted interviews with senior management team and technical teams of PFM reform working group of Cambodian government, which has participations from all government ministries and agencies (40 ministries and agencies at the legislative and executive branches).
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Support to Subnational Administration Investment Fund Project (SNIF): The project is to provide technical and administrative support to Project Director, Project Manager and Project Coordinator to implement the five-year project on investment fund to sub-national administration at Municipality/District/Khan, which provided financing to build road infrastructure in Municipalities and Districts throughout Cambodia. The project has a total budget of US$30.7 million for five year 2019-2024, which financed US$20 million by ADB and US$10.7 million by Cambodian government.
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Develop the Project Implementation: Manual for Implementation of Project Master Plan to develop and transform Preah Sihanouk Province into a model multi-purpose special economic zone. The project is to develop Project Implementation Manual (PIM), which cover principles and procedures for operations, to implement a project “Master Plan to Develop and Transform Preah Sihanouk Province into a Model Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone.
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Public Expenditure Tracking Survey and Service Delivery in Education in Cambodia: The project is to conduct a study to trace flow of public budget in education sector from central level at Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Education to provincial level and to school level to see if there is delay or leakages and how the budget flow impact of service deliveries by schools and student learning outcomes.
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Cambodia Economic Watch: The project is to develop economic report two times per year in April and October to assess macroeconomic stability and price stabilities as well as progress of reform implementation that the Cambodian government committed with donor agencies in Consultative Group Meeting Annually between the Cambodian government and development partners.
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Water, Sanitation and Nutrition
Our services in the Water, Sanitation, and Nutrition sector focus on promoting health, well-being, and sustainable resource management. We specialize in the following areas:
Water Resource Management: Assessing and managing water resources to ensure sustainable access and usage for communities. Implementing integrated water resource management (IWRM) practices to balance social, economic, and environmental needs.
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Sanitation Services: Developing and implementing strategies to improve sanitation facilities and practices in urban and rural areas. Promoting hygiene education and behavior change campaigns to enhance public health outcomes.
Nutrition Programs. Designing and implementing nutrition interventions to address malnutrition and food insecurity. Conducting assessments to identify nutritional gaps and inform targeted programs for vulnerable populations.
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Community Engagement and Capacity Building: Engaging communities in water and sanitation projects to ensure ownership and sustainability. Providing training and resources to local stakeholders to enhance their capacity in managing water and sanitation services.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Establishing frameworks to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of water, sanitation, and nutrition programs. Utilizing data-driven approaches to assess impact and inform continuous improvement.
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Policy Development and Advocacy: Supporting the formulation of policies that promote access to clean water, adequate sanitation, and proper nutrition. Advocating for the integration of water, sanitation, and nutrition agendas in national and local development plans.
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Research and Data Analysis: Conducting research to assess the state of water, sanitation, and nutrition in target areas. Analyzing data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for intervention.
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Partnerships and Collaboration: Collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations to implement integrated programs. Building partnerships to leverage resources and expertise for greater impact.
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Assessment of Nutrition, Poverty and Gender in Water Supply Project: The project is to conduct a survey to assess nutrition, poverty and gender situation in water supply sites of the World Bank water supply project implemented by Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) to see if nutrition, poverty and gender interventions are improved or not yet improved and assess where are the gaps in the interventions. The survey collected data from 460 households in Prey Veng, Siem Reap, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang and Mondul Kiri water supply sites.
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Survey on Mortality Risks from Water Pollution: The project is to conduct survey with 1,000 households in selected areas of Phnom Penh, Kandal and Kampong Speu provinces to assess mortality risks from water pollution and unclean water supply. The survey is intended to implement prevention program from mortality risks that could resulted from the water pollution and the unclean water supply.
Education and Skills Development
Educational Policy Development: Assisting in the formulation and implementation of effective educational policies that promote access, equity, and quality in education. Conducting policy analysis to evaluate the impact of existing education policies.
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Monitoring and Evaluation of Educational Programs: Establishing frameworks for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of educational initiatives. Utilizing data-driven approaches to assess educational outcomes and inform program improvements.
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Inclusive Education Initiatives: Promoting inclusive education practices that ensure access for marginalized and disadvantaged groups. Developing strategies to support learners with disabilities and other special needs.
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Community Engagement and Advocacy: Engaging communities in the education process to foster support for schools and educational initiatives. Advocating for policies and practices that promote equity and access in education.
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Research and Data Analysis in Education: Conducting research to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the education sector. Analyzing educational data to inform decision-making and policy formulation.
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Vocational and Technical Education (TVET): Developing and implementing vocational training programs to equip individuals with practical skills for the workforce. Collaborating with industry partners to ensure training programs meet market needs and enhance employability.
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Capacity Building for Institutions: Strengthening the capacity of TVET institutions through institutional assessments and strategic planning. Assisting in the development of governance structures and management practices that promote sustainability and effectiveness.
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Industry Partnerships and Collaboration: Facilitating partnerships between TVET institutions and industry stakeholders to ensure training aligns with labor market needs. Promoting internships, apprenticeships, and hands-on training opportunities for students.
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Implementation of Component 2 Skills for Rural Youth, Sustainable Assets Agriculture Markets, Business and Trade Project: The project is to provide financing to public and private technical training institutions to train skills for rural youth for 6-12 months so they could take part in labor market as skilled workforce. The technical skills that are trained under the projects are 17 skills that were identified as high demand skills by training provider in 2020 remain valid. Those high demand skills include (1) Electricity (electrical installation and maintenance), (2) Mechanic and welding, (3) Automotive repairing, (4) Printing, (5) Hospitality in hotel (receptionist and housekeeping), (6) Agro-mechanics, (7) Computer and electronic devices repairing, (8) IT networks and installation, (9) Graphic design, (10) Video content creation and production , (11) Construction, (12) Refrigerator and air conditioning installation and repairing, (13) Using machines in light manufacturing (14) Piped water installation, (15) Barista, and (16) Culinary arts and (17) Beauty Salon and Barber. The Sustainable Assets Agriculture Markets, Business and Trade Project is a US$92 million project for 5 years, financed by IFAD and Cambodian government. Component 2 has a budget of US$15 million.
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Development and Implementation of Skills Development Fund Pilot project: The project is to develop and pilot procedures and operations—which include procedures and criteria for evaluating and awarding training proposals submitted jointly by training providers and industries—of Cambodia’s skills development fund before it is transformed into an institution from a project. The Skills Development Fund Pilot project is a US$5 million project financed by Cambodian government and US$9.5 million, financed by Asian Development Bank.
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Develop Strategic Staffing and Financing Plan 2024-2028 for Skills Development Fund (SDF): The project is to develop staffing and financing plan 2024-2028 for Skills Development Fund (SDF) as part of loan condition of ADB and as part of an input for 5-year plan of Skills Development Fund.
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Analysis on Demand and Supply of University Graduates in Cambodia: The study is to estimate demand and supply of university graduates in Cambodia to inform design of higher education improvement project, which is financed by the World Bank and Cambodian government.
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Labor Market Survey for USAID-financed project Connecting the Mekong through Education and Training: The project is to conduct a survey on labor market with higher education training institutions and enterprises in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh on demand and supply of skilled labor to find gaps for project intervention of workforce.
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Demand and Supply of Labor in STEM in Cambodia: The project is to conduct a study to estimate demand and supply of Cambodia workforce related to STEM, using survey data from interviewing with private enterprises in Cambodia.
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Study on Work-based Learning for USAID-financed project Connecting the Mekong through Education and Training in Cambodia: The study is to interview with firms, rectors of vocational training schools and universities, and students on their practices on work-based learning in Cambodia. The study conducted quantitative surveys with 40 firms and in-depth interview with 15 key informants (firms, universities, vocational training and students).
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Develop Baseline Report for Connecting the Mekong through Education and Training project: The project is to analyze baseline data from Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand to develop baseline report for the Connecting the Mekong through Education and Training project, which is regional project to develop workforce in Mekong countries
Baseline Survey for USAID-financed project Connecting the Mekong through Education and Training: The project is to conduct baseline survey in Cambodia for a regional project of USAID in Cambodia. The baseline survey cconducted quantitative surveys with 12 firms and in-depth interview with 15 key informants from firms, universities, and vocational training and focus group discussion with 5 student groups.
Job for the 21st Century: Workforce Assessment in Cambodia: The project is to conduct assessment on labor supply and labor demand to identify gaps for workforce development project interventions. The project conducted consultative Meeting with key government officials at Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance, Council for Development of Cambodia, World Bank, UN Agencies, and US Embassy to consult about labor supply and demand and challenges that the new workforce development project of USAID could address.
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Garment, Footwears and Travel Goods Sector
Policy Impact Studies: Assessing the impact of government policies on the garment and footwear sectors, including labor laws, trade agreements, and investment incentives. Providing recommendations for policy adjustments to support industry growth.
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Stakeholder Perspectives: Conducting interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, including manufacturers, workers, and policymakers, to gather diverse perspectives on industry challenges and opportunities.
Industry Analysis and Trends: Conducting comprehensive studies on the current state of the garment, footwear, and travel goods industries, focusing on market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics. Analyzing the impact of global economic factors on local production and export potential.
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Living Conditions of Workers: Conducting surveys and studies on the living situation of workers in the garment and footwear industries, including Economic stability and wage levels, access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and housing, and job satisfaction and working conditions.
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Innovation and Technology Adoption: Studying the role of innovation and technology in enhancing production efficiency and product quality. Analyzing case studies of successful technology integration in the industry.
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Survey on Garment and Footwear Industry: for Development of Cambodia Garment and Footwear Sector Development Strategy 2018-2025. The project is to conduct survey with garment, footwear and travel goods factories and international buyers to understand their operational challenges facing the industries and the result from the survey is used to develop Cambodia’s Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Strategy 2022-2027.
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SWOT Analysis of Cambodia’s Garment Industry: The project is to conduct research on SWOT of Cambodia’s garment industry and conducting interviews with General Managers of factories and international buyers of garments from Cambodia for designing a strategy for the industry.
Follow-up Survey on Living Situation of Workers in Garment and Footwear Industry in 2016: The project is to conduct a follow-up survey on Living Situation of Workers in Garment and Footwear Industry, which was conducted in 2015. The survey interviewed 1,000 workers in 50 factories in Phnom Penh and Takmao, Kandal province.
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Survey on Living Situation of Workers in Garment and Footwear Industry in 2015: The project is to conduct a survey on Living Situation of Workers in Garment and Footwear Industry to inform setting of Cambodia minimum wage. In the project, we conducted interview with 2,000 workers, 300 food sellers, 300 house renters, 300 transporters and 100 factory owners in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Preah Sihanouk provinces.
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Human Development Impact Assessment of Post ATC: The project is to assess the human development impact of the closing of trade preferential in Apparel, Textile and Clothing Industry for Cambodia, using desk research and interview with stakeholders such as Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, Supreme National Economic Council, UNDP, GMAC and ILO.​​​​​​​
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SMEs Support and Project Development
Needs Assessment and Feasibility Studies: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by SMEs in various sectors Performing feasibility studies to evaluate the viability of proposed projects and interventions.
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Project Design and Proposal Development: Developing tailored project proposals that align with the strategic goals of SMEs and relevant stakeholders.: Creating detailed project documents, including objectives, activities, timelines, and budgets.
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Capacity Building and Training Programs: Designing training programs to enhance SMEs' managerial, technical, and operational skills. Offering workshops on topics such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, and digital skills.
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Access to Finance and Funding Support: Assisting SMEs in identifying funding opportunities, including grants, loans, and investment sources. Supporting the development of business plans and grant proposals to secure financial resources.
Market Access and Export Promotion: Facilitating market research to identify new opportunities for SMEs both domestically and internationally. Supporting participation in trade fairs, business matching events, and export promotion initiatives.
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Mentorship and Advisory Services: Providing mentorship programs that connect SMEs with experienced business leaders and industry experts. Offering advisory services to address specific challenges and enhance operational efficiency.
Monitoring and Evaluation of SME Projects: Establishing frameworks for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of SME development projects. Utilizing feedback and data analysis to inform project adjustments and improvements.
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Networking and Collaboration: Facilitating partnerships among SMEs, industry associations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and resource sharing. Organizing networking events to promote knowledge exchange and business opportunities.
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ASEAN SME Policy Index 2018: The project is to assess government policies across sectors that are supportive or hindering developments of SME growth in Cambodia and other ASEAN countries.
Survey on SMEs Participation in Economic Integration: The project study is to assess challenges and opportunities of SMEs in participating in regional economic integration. The study interviewed 200 SMEs located Iin Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu and Svay Rieng provinces.
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Socio-Economic Profiling of Sub-national Administration (Province, District and Commune): Socio-economic profiling is the process of gathering and analyzing data to create comprehensive profiles of regions, local governments, or communities. This approach supports informed decision-making and effective planning at the local level.
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Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering quantitative and qualitative data on demographics, economic activities, and social indicators. Analyzing trends to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges and assess local needs and priorities for policy and program development.
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Governance Assessment: Evaluating the capacity and effectiveness of local governance structures. Analyzing the roles of local governments in service delivery and community engagement.
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Sectoral Analysis: Profiling key sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services to understand their contributions and challenges. Identifying opportunities for economic growth and development.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Mapping key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations. Facilitating engagement to gather input and foster collaboration.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Establishing frameworks to monitor and evaluate the impact of policies and programs. Utilizing data to track progress and inform future planning.
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Development of Provincial Profile of Women and Children in 8 Provinces in Cambodia: The project is to develop provincial profile of women and children for 8 provinces Phnom Penh, Kandal, Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, Battambang, Kratie, Prey Veng, Ratanak Kiri, using data from commune database, Cambodia demographic health survey and other official data. The profile includes key indicators to assess situation of women regarding early childhood development, quality and inclusive education, protective environment for children, and social inclusion and governance.
Trade and Private Sector Development
Our consultancy services in Trade and Private Sector Development aim to enhance economic growth, improve market access, and strengthen the competitiveness of businesses. We focus on the following areas:
Trade Policy Development: Assisting in the formulation of trade policies that promote exports and facilitate imports. Analyzing trade agreements to identify opportunities and challenges for local businesses.
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Market Access and Export Promotion: Supporting businesses in identifying and accessing new markets for their products and services. Implementing export promotion programs to enhance the visibility of local goods in international markets.
Capacity Building for Businesses: Offering training programs to enhance the skills of entrepreneurs and business managers in areas such as marketing, finance, and operations. Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing business plans and operational strategies.
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Monitoring and Evaluation of Trade Initiatives: Establishing frameworks for assessing the impact of trade and private sector development programs. Utilizing data and stakeholder feedback to inform policy adjustments and program improvements.
Develop the Project Implementation Manual: for Implementation of Project Master Plan to develop and transform Preah Sihanouk Province into a model multi-purpose special economic zone. The project is to develop Project Implementation Manual (PIM), which cover principles and procedures for operations, to implement a project “Master Plan to Develop and Transform Preah Sihanouk Province into a Model Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone.
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Options to Support Diversification of Rural Economy in the Context of Industrialization in Cambodia: The project is to develop project options for GIZ to design a project to support SMEs in rural economy in Cambodia.
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Study on the Linkages between Growth, Employment and Poverty Reduction in Asian Countries: The project is to assess link between growth, employment and poverty reduction for the case of Cambodia as part of a global study by ILO and UNDP in Geneva.
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Linkages between Trade, Development & Poverty Reduction: The project is to conduct research on linkage between trade and poverty reduction and conduct advocacy on sector and commodity of trade that would help improve the poor and vulnerable household livelihoods and standard of living.
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