A Cambodian organisation, working since 2009
The Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development is a Cambodian non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 2009 by specialists in agriculture and rural development.
CIRD works with farmers, producer groups, cooperatives, associations and partner institutions. Its work connects agricultural production, organisational development, product quality, training and market relationships. Studies and field records help teams understand local conditions and adapt their work.
Early technical work supported the development of geographical indications for Kampot pepper and Kampong Speu palm sugar.
CIRD worked with its development partner GRET on sustainable farming in Siem Reap, connecting horticulture, farmer learning, producer organisations and local markets.
Work on rice quality and productivity through seed supply added training and practical information for farmers, seed producers and rice enterprises.
Assignments expanded across pepper enterprises, producer organisations, market access, women’s enterprises and climate-resilient livelihoods.
Cambodian coordination within a regional geographical-indication programme supported associations for Kampot pepper, Kampong Speu palm sugar, Kampot and Kep salt, and Mondulkiri wild honey.
A business-planning assignment with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations brings organisational assessment and follow-up support together in Preah Vihear.
Prak Sereyvath’s work covers agricultural markets, geographical indications, producer organisations, consumer protection and rural livelihoods. His authored and coauthored research, reports and presentations are part of the publication collection.
Explore Prak Sereyvath’s workJuly 2009 – June 2011
Past assignmentCIRD helped producers and public institutions build the organisations, product specifications and quality checks behind Cambodia's first protected geographical indications. A geographical indication links a product name and its qualities to a particular place.
February 2010 – June 2024
Past assignmentCIRD and GRET worked with family farms on rice, vegetables, livestock, water management and local markets. The work connected practical farming skills with farmer trainers, cooperatives, savings groups and consumer awareness.
January 2020 – April 2023
Past assignmentCIRD coordinated Cambodian work within a regional programme on geographical indications in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar. Support covered Kampot pepper, Kampong Speu palm sugar, Kampot and Kep salt and salt flower, and Mondulkiri wild honey. A geographical indication connects a product’s reputation and qualities with its place of origin.
1 February 2026 – 31 July 2027 assignment
Assignment scheduled through July 2027CIRD's business section provides technical assistance to farmer organisations under Public-Social-Private Partnerships for Ecologically-Sound Agriculture and Resilient Livelihood in the Northern Tonle Sap Basin. The assignment connects organisational assessment, business planning, climate-resilient farming and market readiness.
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