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ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

With support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), The Asia Foundation is implementing the Ponlok Chomnes II (PCII): Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program between July 2023 and June 2027. The goal of Ponlok Chomnes II is that public policy decisions, based on evidence and informed by inclusive dialogue, are operationalised and become the norm in Cambodia. The achievement of this goal will be measured by one End of Program Outcome (EOPO), which is “by 2027 select public policy processes involve inclusive dialogue and are informed by diverse and credible evidence.”

PCII identifies “dialogue” as an exchange of information, ideas, or opinions between parties through spoken or written means. Its goals can range from mutual understanding to exploring topics. It is versatile and useful for clarity, learning, or building relationships. In a policy context, dialogue refers to a structured and purposeful conversation or discussion among various stakeholders, including government officials, experts, researchers, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and the public, aimed at sharing knowledge, identifying ways to address specific policy issues or opportunities and ultimately inform the development, implementation, or revision of policies and initiatives.1 However, not all dialogues meaningfully engage or include all relevant parties.