CASIC History & Acknowledgement

Sustainable agriculture
01.03.2022
Swisscontact through Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (ISA), along with key partners Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD), Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab/Kansas State University (SIIL/KSU) and Center for Excellence Sustainable Intensification and Nutrition, Royal University of Agriculture (CE SAIN/RUA) supported the initiative of Cambodia Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification Consortium (CASIC) since 2018 and in 2020, CASIC was formally established. As a member of CASIC with government agencies and institutions partners, Swisscontact, along with its partners, CIRAD, SIIL/KSU and CESAIN/RUA  supports the progress of CA & SI and agroecological development in Cambodia through the development and monitoring of the implementation of action plans, advice and facilitate CA & SI and agroecology related activities, liaise, and collaborate with relevant government agencies, development partners, private sector and other stakeholders in CA & SI and agroecology related interventions. 

We are grateful for the guidance from HE Minister Vang Sakhon, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, HE Om Kimir, Secretary of State and Chair of CASIC Steering Committee, and HE Dr. CHAN Saruth, Undersecretary of State and Chair, CASIC Executive Board and establishing CASIC.