The Integrated Community Development programme was begun in 1994 in four provinces—Kampot, Svay Rieng, Kandal and Ratanakkiri. In 2003 the programme was expanded to Mondulkiri and in 2006 will be extended to Steung Treng province. The interventions of ICDD aim to improve the quality of life of the rural poor through building the capacity of...

Cambodian NGOs first emerged in 1992, growing rapidly after the 1993 national elections. CIDSE began funding CNGOs in 1993 and formally established a partnership programme in 1994. From 1993 to 1997, CIDSE assisted 32–40 CNGOs with small amounts of funds. In 1997 there was a shift to concentrate on fewer (20) CNGOs, with a greater emphasis on building the...

Since the 1980s, CIDSE Cambodia has had an important role in advocacy, lobbying the international community to support Cambodia's reconstruction and rehabilitation after the tremendous destruction by the Khmer Rouge, and supporting Cambodians' right to live with peace, justice and democracy. CIDSE Cambodia's advocacy work has focused on...