Our Identity

The Advocacy and Policy Institute (API) is a Cambodian non-governmental organisation active in advocacy, policy influencing, good governance and civic engagement. Capacity building and dialogue facilitation are at the heart of our efforts towards democratic and sustainable development.

We have received widespread aclaim from both local and international organisations for our reliability, relevance and professionalism. Over a time span of almost two decades, API has helped institutionalise advocacy skills and has been striving to make local democratic and accountable governance a reality. To these ends, we have been conducting more than 300 training courses for over 10,000 participants affiliated with civil society and community-based organisations, local councils, media outlets, trade unions, Government institutions and the Cambodian Parliament.

API is unique in Cambodia's civil society in serving as a connector and facilitator for citizens' empowerment in their interaction with government at all levels. API has acquired first-hand experience on policy issues like access to information (A2I) through its grassroots work. Based on this vast experience, we are in the best position to make the voices of ordinary citizens count in policy-making at the national level. Here we have been trying to support government actors serve citizens according to the law and contribute to an enabling environment for citizens and civil society to express their concerns. Finally, we have been playing an important role in helping citizens understand their rights, access to information and make use of the opportunities for engagement offered by various laws and government policies.

Our programmes are guided by a human rights based approach. API serves all Cambodians and values the diversity of gender, sexual orientation and identity, (dis)ability, ethnicity, faith and political opinons. At the same time, we are especially committed to support the most disadvantaged in their efforts to make their voices heard.

Our Core Values

Our Impact

API in Facts and Figures

Over the past 15 years, our organisation has come a long way, from a small programme established by our international partners to a well known actor playing a leading role in local civil society. We are now active in almost two thirds of Cambodia's provinces, and we are implementing more than ten projects at any given moment.

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Our Vision

The Advocacy and Policy Institute’s vision is a Cambodian nation that – through poverty reduction and the protection of human rights – creates a national culture of harmony with sustainable democratic, political, and economic stability.

Our Mission

The organisation’s mission is to serve the long term democratic and social development needs of Cambodia through the empowerment of people to interact with their government to protect their rights and provide for their needs.

API is committed to working together with all national and international institutions who share its values of advocating for positive and peaceful social change. API also seeks to encourage coordination among government institutions, citizens and the private sector.

Our Goal

The organisation's goal is to widen Cambodia’s democratic space by creating more effective advocates and responsive government institutions.

Our Board of Directors

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Chandara Soeurng

Chair of Board

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Phoungmaly Nhean

Board Member

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Kasumi Nakagawa

Board Member

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Bunthoeun Thann

Treasurer

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Michael Engquist

Board Member

Our Former Board of Directors

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Nee Meas

Chair of Board

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Sokleang Kim

Board Member

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Chandy Chea

Board Member

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Kuntheara Tep

Board Member

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Sangkoma Yang

Board Member

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Rebacca (Pem) F. Catalla

Board Member

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Haidy Ear Dupuy

Board Member

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Yutsakara Phon

Board Member

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Kimchoeun Pak

Board Member

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Bunsang Khuon

Board Member

Our Team

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Socheat Lam

Director

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Somaly Chorn

Head of Admin & Finance

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Vanpannit Man

Head of Program

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Chanbora Tep

Fundraising and Business Development Specialist

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Vong-Sopheap Kry

MEAL Specialist

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Thary Tan

ICT and Internet Monitoring Specialist

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Chanpisith DY

ICT and E-Learning Platform Specialist

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Ratha Phan

Program Manager

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Koemseng Chren

Senior Project Officer

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Srey Leab Souern

Project Officer

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Pitou Chhay

Senior Programme Officer and Trainer

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Vicheka Vuth

Project Assistant

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Pisey Chhorn

Project Assistant

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Sovanny Hong

Senior Programme Officer and Trainer

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Oeurn Sim

Senior Program Officer & Trainer

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Sophorn Pho

Project Officer

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Poly Em

Senior Program Officer & Trainer

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Phetra Phal

Project Officer

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Sok-Heng Lonh

Senior Admin-Finance & Grant Officer

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Prayuth Kamm

Senior Admin-HR & Procurement Officer

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Solyna Sin

Finance & Internal Control Officer

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Vannak Than

Junior Accounting Officer

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Visang Oeuk

Administrative Decentralization Advisor

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Mao Phen

Project Officer

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Mengly Heng

Project Officer

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Sinat Bun

Office Attendant

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Chansidavuth Prak

Admin and Procurement Professional

Our Former Team

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Sinthay Neb

Executive Director

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Phorpbarmey Phan

Senor Program Manager

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Lars Krause

Organizational Development and Fundraising Adviser

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Ham Pol

APP Director

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Sopheap Chea

Senior Programme Officer and Trainer

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Sotha Ros

Senoir Program Officer

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Meta Yoib

Senoir Program Officer

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Rithy Oun

Senior Project Officer

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Chhengla Leap

Programme Officer

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Sorthy So

Communications Specialist

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Mao Phen

Project Officer

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Bondream Cheuy

Project Officer

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Phorn Houn

Project Officer

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Phalavatey Huon

Project Officer

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Sokhuon In

Project Officer

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Chandy Chea

Programme Officer

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Chhunneat Tak

Trainer & Program officer

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Sophal Phon

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You I Tay

Admin/HR & Procurement Officer

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Mouykim Am

Admin & Finance Officer

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Chakriya Hor

Admin & Finance Officer

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Maria Chhit

Admin & Finance Manager

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Sambo Samrith

Admin & Finance Manager

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Chanisai Muong

CSO Program Officer

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Rith Dara

Program Officer

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Nina Khim

Program Officer

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Sreyleak Nob

Senior Program Officer

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Kosal Svay

Program Officer

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Sophorn Tieng

Program Officer

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Sotheavy Kann

Program Officer

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Han Keam

Program Officer

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KeoPonha Ny

Program Officer

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Sreypech Um

Program & MEAL Officer

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Virak Nuon

Program Officer

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Oeun Ky

Program Officer

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Line Pen

Project Officer

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Sophal Chhun

Project Officer

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Phat Phom

Project Officer

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Sopheakchakriya Pal

Project Officer

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Sokhalay Chea

Project Assistant

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Sophat Mark

Project Officer