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Cambodia Communication Assistance Project

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The Cambodia Communication Assistance Project (CCAP) enables citizens to publicly express their views through media, and, decision makers to respond to those issues raised, improving government accountability and transparency in a tangible way. Funded by Australian Aid since 2012, CCAP occupies a unique space in the fragile Cambodian media and governance landscape. No other project provides two-way dialogue platforms for citizens to question sub-national authorities (elected and non-elected provincial, district, commune and village officials) and then follow up responses. It is now widely recognised as the most successful partnership with Cambodia’s state media.

Working with media outlets in five provinces, content focusses on local government services and ending violence against women (EVAW) – two areas that daily affect the well-being and prosperity of many Cambodians. 

Importantly, CCAP supports Australian Aid priorities of effective governance and EVAW. Our approach is informed by Voice, Empowerment and Accountability methods documented by the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, plus our continuous learning processes.

Activity duration: 2012 to 2018
Key Issues: Governance, Accountability, Ending Violence Against Women
Key Partners: Cambodia’s Ministry of Information; Ministry of Interior; Provincial Departments of Information (PDI) - Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampot, Siem Reap; and Women’s Community Voices (WCV) in Kratie province.
Locations: Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampot, Kratie, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh

Latest in Cambodia Communication Assistance Project

Case studies: EVAW in Cambodia

Real stories about how the media has helped to change community attitudes about violence against women.
Cambodian women at a We Can Do It! research focus group discussion with her hands together smiling.

We Can Do It (WCDI) impact briefing

The "We Can Do It" (WCDI) radio program was established to educate, raise awareness and responsiveness to violence again women in Cambodia.

Talkback radio programs in Cambodia Impact Briefing

This impact briefing reveals the progress made by the radio program towards building political accountability and political participation.

Children's education back on track thanks to talkback radio

Parents once feared for the safety of their kids at school but a Cambodian radio program changed that.
Boys and girls sit behind desks writing with pens and paper

Evaluating radio programming in Cambodia

Light of the Region is a one-hour talkback program that covers wide ranging topics from governance to religion and gender and is aimed at those aged 25 and above.
Young Cambodian man speaking at a public event into a microphone

Cambodia Communication Assistance Project Baseline Research

The Cambodia Communication Assistance Project is funded the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to contribute to the development of the media in Cambodia.
Five Cambodian women participating in a focus group discussion

Empowering Communities to Report Violence Against Women

This research briefing provides an overview of the Cambodia Communication Assistance Project (CCAP) Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) program called ‘We Can Do It!’.
Group of Cambodian citizens being interviewed by a female journalist

Cambodia Communication Assistance Project Midline Research

CCAP Midline Study was undertaken in April-May 2014 to understand the impact of the project.
Young Cambodians sitting around a table having a meeting

Talkback programming and its effects on good governance in Cambodia

Provincial radio talkback programs have provided a media forum for people to connect with authorities and make officials more accountable to the public.
Photo of bridge with car driving across it in provincial Cambodia

Youth radio in Cambodia promotes civic engagement

Youth Voice, A weekly youth-oriented program launched in July 2012 by the Battambang Provincial Department of Information in Cambodia, provides information that aims to give young people the confidence and understanding to participate in governance…
Photo of a female Youth Voice radio show presenter on air with headphones on

Using talkback to track authorities' promises

The case study report highlights the impact of talkback programming in improving the responsiveness of local authorities to deliver promises made to the community.
Cambodian man using a radio

We Can Do It! Radio program works to end violence against women in Cambodia

We Can Do It! is calling Cambodians to raise their voices and report violence against women. The program has become a platform for local women to discuss their experiences of violence in five Cambodian provinces.
two women sitting on a mat holding a radio and smiling

Cambodian radio addressing violence against women

We Can Do It! a Cambodian radio program discussing violence against women, was launched in February 2014.
Cambodian women at a We Can Do It! research focus group discussion with her hands together smiling.

Australia and Cambodia unite in new stage of media partnership

The Cambodian Communication Assistance Project (CCAP) will continue for another three years after a new agreement between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Australian Government was signed.
Cambodian Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith and Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Alison Burrows signing CCAP2

Cambodia Communication Assistance Project Endline Research

The Cambodia Communication Assistance Project Endline Research Brief illustrates the progress and impact of the project over the previous three years (2012-2015).
Group of people sitting down participating in a group discussion in Cambodia

Talkback program drowns illegal Fishing - Cambodia

After appearing on local talkback radio the Head of Kach Rotes fishery community, the Commune Chief, and the Deputy Chief of the fishery department made an on-air commitment to address illegal fishing.
Fish in a fishing net
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