C005676 Approach to Market - Research with CAOs and MACs in Cambodia

### 🌾 Tender Overview: Agricultural Research in Cambodia The **Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)** is seeking proposals for the co-development of an agricultural research project focused on vegetable and rice production systems in Cambodia. This initiative aims to foster partnerships with Cambodian Agricultural Organizations (CAOs), Marketing and Agricultural Cooperatives (MACs), and research institutions within the Cambodian Agricultural Sciences Academy (CASA) framework. ### 🎯 Scope and Objectives Successful bidders will be responsible for: * **Collaborative Research:** Identifying locally relevant research questions and conducting studies that address specific needs in Cambodian agricultural systems. * **Capacity Building:** Strengthening the ability of local institutions, CAOs, and MACs to engage in effective research-for-development processes. * **Knowledge Uptake:** Ensuring research findings are translated into practical applications for local farmers. ### 📋 Requirements and Qualifications * **Expertise:** Prospective suppliers must demonstrate a strong research record and proven capability in agricultural research for development, with a preference for experience in Southeast Asia. * **Project Timeline:** If the preliminary proposal is approved, the full proposal is due by 20 February 2027. * **Budget:** The estimated value for this project ranges from $40,000.00 to $60,000.00 AUD. ### 🔍 Keywords Agricultural Research, Cambodia, Crop Production, ACIAR, International Development, Vegetable Production, Rice Farming, Agricultural Science, Capacity Building, Research-for-Development.