Third Cambodia Development Cooperation Forum

At the Palais du Gouvernement (CDC)

 

Phnom Penh, June 02-03, 2010

 

 

Theme: Implementation of the Rectangular Strategy Phase II
--- using the NSDP Update

 

Tuesday, June 01, 2010


19.00


Heads of Delegation Dinner Reception Hosted by the Royal Government of Cambodia

Venue: Hotel Le Royal
 

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

 

7.30-8.30

Registration
 

8.30-10.00

- Welcome Remarks by Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, CDCF Chair

- Remarks by Lead DPs Facilitator, the World Bank

- Keynote address by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
 

 

Session objective: outline overarching theme of CDCF and progress on actions from previous CDCF, set framework for decision points in meeting.
 

10.00-10.30

Coffee Break
 

10.30-12.00

Session I:  National Strategic Development Plan Update
 

 

Session objective: Review of progress in implementing NSDP, including CMDGs, and new/remaining opportunities and challenges to be addressed in the NSDP Update. To include a decision on actions required to achieve national development priorities.
 

 

- Introduction by Chair

5 minutes

 

- Presentation by MOP

20 minutes

 

- Presentation by DP Representative

15 minutes

 

- Dialogue
 

50 minutes

Session II:  Post-crisis strategic priorities
 

 

- Introduction by Chair
 

5 minutes

12.05-12.30

A. Macro-economic management
 

 

Session objective: Review of performance and outlook and policy measures to be implemented in 2010 to ensure macro-economic stability. To include reflection on the role of the private sector and a decision on the main actions to promote broad-based growth.
 

 

- Presentation by MEF on behalf of the Committee on Economic and Finance Policy (CEFP)


15 minutes

 

- DP response
 

10 minutes

12.30-14:00

Lunch break at the Palais du Gouvernement (for all participants)
 

Session II (continued): Post-crisis strategic priorities
 

14.00-14.30

A. Macro-economic management (continued)
 

 

- Dialogue
 

30 minutes

14.30-15.30

B. Agriculture productivity and diversification
 

 

Session objective: Review of performance and outlook and a decision on policy measures to be implemented in 2010 to ensure improved productivity and diversification.
 

 

- Presentation by MAFF (inputs from other RGC agencies)

15 minutes

 

- DP response

10 minutes

 

- Dialogue
 

35 minutes

15.30-16.00

Coffee break
 

16.00-17.00

C. Social protection for the poor and vulnerable
 

 

Session objective: Review of progress in strengthening social protection for the poor and vulnerable and agreed actions towards the establishment of a comprehensive social safety net
 

 

- Presentation by CARD (inputs from other RGC agencies)

15 minutes

 

- DP response

10 minutes

 

- Dialogue
 

35 minutes

Session III:  Priority reforms to achieve NSDP priorities 
 

 

- Introduction by the Chair
 

5 minutes

17.05-18.00

A. Sub-national Democratic Development
 

 

Session objective: To consider progress and challenges in implementing D&D reforms (related to the 10-year National Program to ensure the consistency and impact across different sectors and levels of government).
 

 

- Presentation by MOI on behalf of the National Committee on sub-national democratic development (NCDD)


15 minutes

- Presentation by DP Representative

10 minutes

- Dialogue
 

30 minutes

Thursday, June 03, 2010
 

Session III (continued): Priority reforms to achieve NSDP priorities and CMDGs
 

09.00-10.00

C. Cambodia Aid Effectiveness- Progress, Challenges and Recommendations
 

 

Session objective: To review progress of aid effectiveness, identifying recommendations for accelerating progress that will contribute to meeting the CMDGs.
 

 

- Presentation by CRDB/CDC

15 minutes

- Presentation by DP Representative

10 minutes

- Dialogue
 

35 minutes

10.00-10.30

Session IV: Endorsement of the 2010 Joint Monitoring Indicators
 

 

Session objective: To ensure the development partnership takes account of earlier dialogue and agreement, is results-based and guided by the principle of mutual accountability.
 

 

- Presentation by CRDB/CDC

10 minutes

- DP response

10 minutes

- Dialogue
 

10 minutes

10.30-11.00

Coffee break
 

Session III (continued): Priority reforms to achieve NSDP priorities and CMDGs
 

11.00-12.00

B. Public Administration Reform, Legal and Judiciary Reform and Anti-corruption

 

 

Session objective: To achieve agreement on the direction of PAR and L&J Reform, and the alignment of external assistance.
 

 

- Presentation by CAR

20 minutes

- Presentation by DP Representative

10 minutes

- Dialogue
 

30 minutes

12.00-12.30

Session V:  Multi-Year Indicative Financing Framework
 

 

- Presentation by Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance, First Vice Chairman of the CDC


10 minutes

 - Development partners provide consolidated Indicative Support for 2010-2012
 


10 minutes

12.30-14.30

Lunch
 

14.30-15.30

Session VI: Closing Session
 

 

- Summary and presentation of record of agreed actions by Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Minister Attached to Prime Minister, Chairman of the SNEC and CDCF Alternate Chair



20 minutes

- Observations by Lead DPs Facilitator, the World Bank

15 minutes

- Concluding Remarks by Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon CDCF Chair
 

10 minutes

15.30

Press Conference