Plantwise Blog

In the first week of September, 2014, Claire Beverley and I went to Cambodia for three days to run data management training and a cluster meeting, along with our colleague Jeremy Ngim from the CABI Malaysia office. The presentations were given in English and translated into Khmer, which was a neat experience for all. We got the opportunity to talk with plant doctors and their supervisors about current issues with data management in Cambodia, and how harmonising, analysing, and sharing of data can work within Cambodia.

The General Directorate of Agriculture in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ©CABI

One of the translators, Ho Chea, patiently getting materials ready for a harmonisation exercise. ©CABI

Participants listening enthusiastically to Claire presenting. ©CABI

Birds of Paradise at lunch break. ©CABI

Participants discussing ways issues and solutions with data flow in Cambodia. ©CABI

Claire working with one of the translators, Sarika, to facilitate a discussion in both English and Khmer! ©CABI

Emily, happy to be talking about data! ©CABI

Claire and Emily exploring Phnom Penh in a tuk-tuk. ©CABI

Delicious snacks at tea – can you name the fruits in this picture? ©CABI