Future Forum

06/06/2026

What’s missing from Phnom Penh’s sidewalk reforms? Future Forum’s Kin Keolakena highlights the urgent need for a long-term, grassroots strategy to transform Phnom Penh’s sidewalks.

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By Kin KeolakenaIPFFuture Forum's young research fellow, Kin Keolakena was published in CamboJA News on October 21, 2024. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below!Put yourself in the shoes of a pedestrian on Phnom Penh’s streets. Imagine you’re a young child walking to school or a ...

06/06/2026

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

06/06/2026

Can Phnom Penh fix congestion by rethinking its car-first mindset? Future Forum’s Ses Aronsakda argues bold shifts to walking, micro-mobility and better transit could transform urban life.

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Future Forum research fellow and trained architect, Ses Aronsakda, takes a look at what measures are needed to improve traffic flow in Phnom Penh to make life easier for commuters and residents.By Ses Aronsakda Research Fellow Future Forum's junior research fellow, Ses Aronsakda was published in Kir...

05/06/2026

Are Cambodian shophouses failing our aging and disabled family members? Future Forum's Setha Leakhena and Prak Norak advocate for adaptive renovations to create inclusive living spaces for people of all abilities.

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Living Forum's advisor, Setha Leakhena and Junior Research Fellow, Prak Norak was published in Cambodianess on November 26th, 2024.Check out the original article here, and read it below.Shophouses have lined Phnom Penh’s streets since the early days of the city. The style of these ubiquitous row h...

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Do Cambodia’s labor laws reinforce gender roles? Future Forum’s Yi Mynea argues for gender-neutral parental leave and structural reforms—challenging protectionism in ways that spark rethink of equality.

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By Mynea YiIPFFuture Forum's young research fellow, Mynea Yi, was published in Kiripost on December 2, 2024. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below!Think about the types of regulations you might associate with policy that centres women and their experiences. For example, Cambodia’s...

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

Could fare-free public transport transform Phnom Penh? Future Forum's Song Daphea argues buses should be a right—urging inclusive, reliable systems to boost ridership and tackle congestion and mobility poverty.

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By Song DapheaYoung Research Fellow (2023)Future Forum's young research fellow, Song Daphea, was published in Cambodianess on October 20, 2024. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below!Phnom Penh is at the heart of Cambodia. It is a vibrant city where stories, cultures, and lifestyles....

04/06/2026

Is mobility in Phnom Penh a privilege? Future Forum's Song Daphea argues that inequitable transit systems harm marginalized groups and worsen urban social divisions.

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By Song DapheaYoung Research Fellow (2023)Future Forum's young research fellow, Song Daphea was published in Cambodianess on October 19, 2024. Check out the original article HERE, and read it below!When we think about poverty, we usually think about insufficiency in relation to income or a person’...

03/06/2026

In this commentary, Future Forum’s Yi Mynea calls for a future where household chores and family decisions are shared equally by everyone.

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Future Forum's young research fellow, Yi Mynea, was published in Camboja News on July 9th, 2024. Check out the original article HERE, or read it below.When we talk about a Cambodian family or household, we tend to make assumptions about specific roles—mother, father, son, daughter—and the duties...