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The NGOF is a membership organization that builds NGO cooperation and capacity, supporting NGO networks and other civil society organizations to engage in policy dialogue, debate and advocacy.

Nov 30, 2023

12th National Farmer Forum "Food Safety and Knowledge Fair"

The NGO Forum on Cambodia in collaboration with the Agriculture Working Group is going to organise the 12th National Farmer Forum on the theme of “Food Safety and Knowledge Fair” and it is open to the public. This event will happen in an open space at the Diakonia Center in Phnom Penh.


Why Food Safety Matters

The World Health Organization emphasizes that safe food is fundamental to human health and well-being. Foodborne diseases affect millions annually, hindering both public health and development. Unsafe food can lead to a myriad of illnesses, ranging from mild to severe, impacting communities and economies alike. Recognizing the importance of food safety, we align our efforts with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).


Global Recognition and Local Initiatives

In July 2023, the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking moment underscored the urgency of addressing food system challenges. World leaders entrusted FAO, WFP, and IFAD to intensify engagement, supporting the Food Systems Hub to inspire action globally. Cambodia has been making strides, with the new Law on Food Safety enacted in June 2022, providing a robust legal framework to regulate safety across the entire food chain.


Collaborative Efforts for a Safer Future

The 12th National Farmer Forum brings together diverse stakeholders – from government officials, agriculture community, and development partners to NGOs and private sector representatives. The Council for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) emphasizes the importance of collaboration in implementing priority actions, ensuring food security, and promoting agricultural and rural development.


The 12th National Farmers Forum Objectives

  1. Sensitize and Familiarize: Educate farmers on safe food standards, guidelines, principles, and the Law adopted and implemented in Cambodia.

  2. Share Best Practices: Showcase resilient and sustainable agricultural value chains through a knowledge fair, agricultural product exhibitions, and practical experience presentations.

  3. Document Best Practices: Compile related documents for promoting sustainable food safety in Cambodia.


Join Us in Shaping the Future

The 12th National Farmers Forum is open to all relevant stakeholders. We welcome representatives from agricultural cooperatives, women farmers, youth, indigenous people, government officials, the private sector, banking, microfinance, research institutions, civil society organizations, and international development partners.


Contact Information

For inquiries and participation details, please contact: Mr. Chan Vicheth (NGOF)

  1. Email: vicheth@ngoforum.org.kh

  2. Phone number/Telegram: (+855)12 953 650

For media, please contact: Ms. LOK Chankanha (NGOF)

  1. Email: chankanha@ngoforum.org.kh

  2. Phone/Telegram: (+855) 93 358 368

Together, let's build a future where safe, sustainable food is a reality for all. See you at the 12th National Farmer Forum!

Jan 9, 2025

Kick-off meeting for our Research Study on “Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Focusing on Development Projects in Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk provinces in Cambodia”​
We are excited to announce the kick-off meeting for our Research Study on “Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Focusing on Development Projects in Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk provinces in Cambodia”​ on 26 August 2024, Phnom Penh. This study​ is a collaboration between the NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) and ActionAid International Cambodia (AAC), aims to understand the impacts of investment projects on local communities, the environment, and cultural practices. Join us in promoting responsible business conduct and sustainable development in Cambodia. Your participation and support are vital for the success of this initiative!
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Jul 16, 2024

Workshop on revisiting CSOs’ Input to new National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2024-2028
First of all, we would like to congratulate the NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) that has been officially appointed by the Royal Government of Cambodia through the Ministry of Planning, as one of the members of Inter-Ministerial Committee and Technical Working Group for preparation of the new National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2024-2028. To play this critical role, on 9 January 2024, the NGOF organized a consultative workshop on Revisiting CSOs’ Inputs to new National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2024-2028 with around 80 participants both in person and virtual who are from the Ministry of Planning, NGOF’s member organizations, networks and development partners. Honorable guests and participants applauded the process and regarded that the NSDP is the most important document to drive development process in Cambodia so that all stakeholders should put all efforts to provide inputs and develop this plan. The full-day workshop aims to raise awareness of the first phase of the Pentagonal Strategic Plan and provide up-to-date information on the NSDP 2024-2028 process to civil society organizations that are members and partners of the NGOF, as well as present format to generate inputs from participants for the NSDP 2024-2028 that will then submit to each relevant ministry, Ministry of Planning and members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee. As a result of this consultation, participants have learned about the pentagonal strategies, process of NSDP preparation, and especially provided a lot of useful inputs which will be formulated into the CSO’s inputs paper to be submitted to the Government. Participants will encourage other CSO representatives and stakeholders in their contacts to provide further inputs online until 12 January 2024. The NGOF will consolidate the first collective inputs and will submit it to the line Ministries and Ministry of Planning in the week of 15 January 2024 onward. The NGO Forum and participants also strongly encourage all other CSOs to continue to provide inputs through online until the first draft of NSDP shared by the Ministry of Planning, tentatively in the second half of March/April 2024. Relate Document: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1acpHAOzjTPpdOeo1gcfUvhNjYzS3pxcp?usp=drive_link&fbclid=IwAR3y7ivHzu6i9iVLNm2UUS1q3G3FLvidaC5V4829eGABynslBtQxxxraOUA
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Jul 19, 2024

National Consultative Seminar on Indigenous Communal Land
On 19 July 2024, Indigenous Community Support Organizations in collaboration with the NGO Forum on Cambodia and other partner organizations organized a National Consultative Seminar on Indigenous Communal Land (ICLT) in Kampong Cham Province. This national consultation seminar was cooperated by relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Rural Development, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Environment, with the participation of authorities, community representatives, civil society organizations and development partners with a total of 158 participants (37 females). Achievements and research results, challenges and suggestions were brought for discussion during the seminar. Dr. Thol Dina, Project Director of LASEDIII of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, mentioned the previous community registration, which resulted in 193 communities being recognized by the Ministry of Rural Development, 153 communities recognized as legal entities by the Ministry of Interior and 43 communities officially recognized by the Ministry of Land Management. Please be informed that Mr. Soeung Saroeun, Executive Director of the NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) urges consideration of planning for resource and community development projects in addition to the current dialogue. In general, the content from the discussion, suggestions and recommendations are compiled and prepared as key notes for submission to the relevant ministry leaders for further discussion and address.
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