Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Organization (CIPO) Strategic Plan 2021-2025:

I. Strategic Period and Core Programs

• The Strategic Plan covers the period from 2021 to 2025.
• CIPO’s core programs are designed to achieve the sustainability of social and economic development for indigenous communities and include:
  • Conservation of indigenous identity and culture.
  • Development of collective leadership and strengthening of indigenous networks and representation.
  • Strengthening the livelihoods of indigenous communities.

II. Identity, Vision, Mission, and Goals

• Identity: CIPO is an organization led by indigenous people, using deep knowledge of indigenous people (both nationally and internationally) and Cambodian society to respond innovatively to the needs of indigenous people in Cambodia.
• Vision: CIPO wishes to see indigenous people decide on development and conservation work by themselves in Cambodia’s national multicultural society.
• Mission: CIPO’s mission is to strengthen the capacity and support the strategic initiatives of indigenous people in land and natural resource management, conservation of identity and culture, and social and economic development.
• Goal: The goal is for indigenous people to have solidarity and participate in land and natural resource management, conservation of identity and culture, and social and economic development.

III. Strategic Objectives (2021-2025)

The Strategic Plan outlines five main strategies for 2021–2025:

1. Advocacy and Influence (Strategy 1): To advocate for the creation, amendment, and implementation of national and international policies to serve the interests of indigenous people. This includes:
   • Increasing strategic influence on policy making and implementation.
   • Documenting indigenous statistics and demography in Cambodia.
   • Conserving indigenous identity and culture.
   • Publishing case studies and research as evidence for advocacy.
2. Strengthening Collective Leadership and Governance (Strategy 2): To strengthen the collective leadership system and governance for solving indigenous community problems. This involves:
   • Developing collective leadership and management capacity for indigenous women, youth, and community focal persons.
   • Strengthening the collective work system for self-determination in conservation and development through community organising.
   • Creating boundary maps for indigenous communities.
3. Strengthening Networks and Representation (Strategy 3): To strengthen the voices of indigenous women and men through clear networks and representation. Key activities include:
   • Creating mechanisms for collective work and legal representation for advocacy at sub-national, national, and international levels.
   • Developing the capacity of the Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) to support all indigenous communities and networks.
   • Operating legal services (using indigenous women and men lawyers) to provide legal advice, representation, and protection for indigenous people.
4. Strengthening Sustainable Livelihoods (Strategy 4): To continue the program of strengthening the sustainability of indigenous community livelihoods and economy. This includes:
   • Creating livelihood and business models for indigenous communities to generate income and jobs.
   • Encouraging indigenous communities to produce market-demand products based on their skills and strengths.
   • Establishing indigenous funds and savings groups.
5. Organizational Capacity Strengthening (Strategy 5): To strengthen the capacity of the organization. This covers:
   • Strengthening the roles and functions of the Board of Directors, management, staff, and trainees.
   • Updating and implementing organizational policies.
   • Developing an organizational monitoring and evaluation system.
   • Developing a fundraising strategy to sustain the organization.

IV. Budget Summary (2021–2025)

The total planned expenditure for the 2021-2025 period is $3,564,245. This is divided into:

• Total Administrative Expenditure: $1,187,119.
• Total Program Expenditure: $2,377,126.