This study was conducted by Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development (CIRD) to to gather and compile information on the Cambodian cashew value chain to inform recommendations to the development of a cashew nut policy by the Ministry of Commerce. The specific objectives of this study are:

• To understand and analyse the general functioning of cashew production and market in the Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear provinces
• To understand the current position, roles, relationship and know-how of different actors in the cashew value chain
• Identify systemic opportunities and constraints and analyse the enabling environment in the cashew value chain