| The objectives of each workshop were by discussion among participants,
guided by a moderator to reach some basic bullet-point conclusions about the
Cambodia situation in the particular sector, which was the subject of the
workshop.
1. Strengths/weaknesses
In this analysis, the innate and underlying strengths and weaknesses
of Cambodia were identified.
2. Opportunities and challenges (Threats)
In this analysis, workshop participants determined what opportunities
existed for investment in Cambodia, and what challenges (threats) could confront
investors.
3. Expectations and concerns
In this analysis, participants identified what new entrants to the
Cambodia market should expect, and also what concerns they might have.
4. Action steps and strategies
In this analysis, participants determined what actually needed to be
done, in the context of the specific workshop, to take advantage of the
strengths, minimize (or benefit from) the weaknesses, seize the opportunities,
overcome the challenges, reach the expectations and resolve the concerns. Action
steps might be administrative, legislative, development, or purely a matter of
mindset change.
- Workshop
Methodology
In each workshop, there was be a moderator to guide the
discussion towards identifying the required bullet-point aspects, from
strengths/weaknesses, through opportunities and challenges, to expectations/
concerns, and finally to action steps/ strategies.
At the end of the workshop, the
moderator assembled the bullet-point conclusions, for a brief report (5 minutes
limit) to the conclusion session
which followed the afternoon workshops.
- Follow-on process
The conclusions of the workshops were assembled, to from the basis of
this report. Views expressed were not attributed, and were limited to the
bullet-point conclusions.
The workshops were an experiment in participative conferencing, and
sought to resolve the complaint that too many conferences produced no more than
talk, with no conclusions and no action resulting. Whether action does take
place not, depends on those with the power to act. But, clear guidelines are
needed, along with continuing pressure towards implementation. |
