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Celebrating Cambodia’s emerging policy thinkers with Australian Support 🇦🇺🤝🇰🇭

On 4 June 2026, we celebrated the graduation of our Inclusive Policy Fellowship (IPF) 2025 cohort and launched their capstone book, “Small Ideas for Inclusive Futures.”

We sincerely thank H.E. Mr. Derek Yip, Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the Australian Embassy, Cambodia team for generously hosting this memorable evening and for Australia’s ongoing partnership in supporting youth voices.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for its steadfast support through the Ponlok Chomnes II: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program. We appreciate The Asia Foundation, which implements the PCII program, for supporting the publication of Small Ideas for Inclusive Futures and coordinating this event.

Australia’s commitment to Cambodia’s knowledge sector has empowered 28 talented and diverse young researchers to become recognized policy architects. Thank you for investing in evidence-based, inclusive policymaking and for your ongoing partnership in amplifying young Cambodian voices.

Congratulations to all our graduating fellows. Of course, our certificates reflect your dedication over the past 12 months, but your true achievement will be the inclusive policy changes you champion in the future. Continue writing, questioning, and striving for the future you envision.

You can access digital version of Small Ideas for Inclusive Futures via our website: https://www.futureforum.asia/small-ideas-for-inclusive-futures

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