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CENTRE D'ETUDE ET  DE DÉVELOPPEMENT AGRICOLE CAMBODGIEN

(CEDAC)

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1.      Background: CEDAC is a Cambodian non-profit, non-governmental organization. The Center was formed in August 1997 by a group of Cambodian agriculturists with initial support from GRET and Oxfam.

 

2.      Objective: To develop small-scale agriculture and sustainable community based management of natural resources through research and extension, training and promotion of documentation, exchange and dissemination of information.

 

3. Counterparts/Partners: Groupe de Recherche et d'Echange Technologique (GRET)/ Comité Française pour la Solidarité Internationale (CFSI), Oxfam America.

 

4. Activities

 

·        Food security through on Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Project and research and education on pesticide pollution and alternative pest controls in Kandal provinces and all provinces along Tonle Sap.

 

·        Publication of Farmer newsletter, a newsletter for the promotion of local innovations and dissemination of information to small farmers and environmental fora.

 

5. Location:  Rainfed lowlands in the southwestern plain of Cambodia and areas along the lower Mekong and Tonle Sap. 

 

 

II.                The Activities Related to Mekong:

 

1.      Current Activities: Research and education on pesticide pollution and alternative pest controls in the areas along the lower Mekong Basin and Tonle Sap catchment area. Awareness raising through the publication of an Environmental Forum Magazine.

 

2.      Future Activities: Continuation of the research and education on pesticide pollution, erosion protection and reforestation in the Tonle Sap regions and the publication of the Environmental Magazine.

 

 

III.             Contact Details

 

- Contact Person

: Dr. Yang Saing Koma, Director

- Post

: P.O. Box 1118

- Office's Address

: Street 223, House No 1, Psar Depot I, Phnom Penh

- Fax/Phone                

: 855 23 880 916/23 880 916

- Email                        

: Cedac@camnet.com.kh