Message from the Steering Committee Chair of CASIC

Dear Distinguished guests and supporters, 
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Allow me to warmly welcome you and appreciate your time and interest to learn more about the Cambodia Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification Consortium (CASIC). 

As the Steering Committee Chair of CASIC, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for endorsing the establishment of CASIC and therefore the commitment of the Royal Government of Cambodia to supporting the promotion of Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification (CA & SI) and agroecology in Cambodia. This has laid out an important milestone and a steppingstone towards the CA and SI and agroecology transition in Cambodia.   

I would also like to extend my gratefulness to the existing development partners including French Agency for Development (AFD), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), who have been actively supporting CA & SI initiatives and interventions in Cambodia. I believe CASIC will be a resourceful sharing platform where CA and SI actors come together to promote and address the existing challenges in CA & SI practice; therefore, moving Cambodia towards the sustainable agriculture practice and modernization. Warmest regards, 

OM Kimsir
‍Secretary of State, MAFF
Steering Committee Chair, CASIC

HE OM Kimsir

Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Chair of CASIC Steering Committee

HE YOEU Asikin

Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Vice Chair of CASIC Steering Committee

HE SUON Dara

Deputy Director- Generals of General Department of Administration, Ministry of Interior Member of CASIC Steering Committee

Mr. OUK Navann

Deputy Director- Generals of General Department of Local Communities, Ministry of Environment Member of CASIC Steering Committee

Mr. SUM Vansan

Deputy Inspector of the Central Inspectorate, Ministry of Women Affairs Member of CASIC Steering Committee

Mr. YIN Savuth

Director of the Department of Hydrology and River Works, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Member of CASIC Steering Committee

Mrs. SOK Sotheavy

Manager of Administration Office, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce Member of CASIC Steering Committee

HE SAN Vathana

Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports Member of CASIC Steering Committee

HE SOK Silo

Secretary General of the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development, Member of CASIC Steering Committee

HE PRUM Somany

Advisor and Director of the Department for International Cooperation, Member of CASIC Steering Committee

Message from the CASIC Executive Board Chair
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Dear Partners, supporters, and all, 

First and foremost, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for the approval on the establishment of the Cambodia Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification Consortium (CASIC). My appreciation to CASIC Steering Committee for your leadership, support, and guidance, my heartfelt thank you to all CASIC members who see the importance of this platform and actively engage and share your thoughts in every discussion.

My appreciation to all existing partners who give us your trust through your continuous support. Your leadership, support and participation have led CASIC to a well-functioning platform. 
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CASIC will warmly welcome any relevant organizations and development partners who would like to join with us for the contribution and promotion of Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification (CA & SI) and agroecology practice in Cambodia as well as in the region. 
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Best regards, 
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CHAN Saruth,
Undersecretary of State, MAFF
Executive Board Chair, CASIC