2TS.2

 

SECTOR 2 -CULTURE: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

a) These two field interventions extend the scope of activities of the Institute for Khmer Culture to include very concrete research processes, which is new for Cambodian researchers.
For these activities, the Institute seeks the assistance of international research units in the same field (EFEO, Sophia University, etc…) in order to develop a cultural policy and a coherent strategy for research on national culture and for its development.

b) H.R.H. Princess Boppha Devi, main organizer of the present Royal Ballet, personally supports this request for assistance. She favors strongly international assistance to the Royal Ballet and the creation of a school of classical Khmer dance in Siem-Reap, as an extension of the Phnom Penh school