and ideas within Cambodia, in the region, and between IPs from other regions. Seek creative options for direct funding. A lot of IP communities have a problem registering as a legal entity for the purposes of obtaining a communal land title because of the authorities‘ drive to suppress IP interests. It is important that donors find ways in which they can support unregistered grassroots organizations, like IRAM. Create grant making and project processes that fit IPs needs and strengths. Donors need to understand that IP organizations are not necessarily like other NGOs they are working with. Accordingly, there is a need to simplify certain processes, avoid imposing enormous reporting requirements, accept alternative reporting mechanisms, such as videos, and photographs or tapes with recorded oral messages. Deadlines should also be made more flexible to be more responsive to the indigenous culture. Invest for the long-term. Support creative financing mechanisms for IPs, such as trust funds under IPs’ control. Fund core costs for IPs’ organizations and train them in sustainability mechanisms. Beyond conventional funding of activities, develop alternative ways to access credit. Nurture indigenous saving societies and credit unions to build financial independence without risking lands as collateral. n References: Alcorn, J.B. (2001). Indigenous peoples & biodiversity governance: The Hundested recommendations for donor best practices. Washington D.C.: Biodiversity Support Program and World Wildlife Fund. Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). (2013). A turning point?: Land, housing and natural resources rights in Cambodia 2012. Retrieved from https://www.google.com.ph/ Forestry Law 2002. Law on Forestry. July 30, 2002. Global Witness. (2013). Rubber barons: How Vietnamese companies and international financiers are driving a land grabbing crisis in Cambodia and Laos. Retrieved from http://www.globalwitness.org/sites/default/files/library/ Rubber_Barons_lores_0.pdf. Hutchinson, N., Ironside, J, and Clark, K. (2008). The culture and traditional authority of indigenous peoples and development program. Development and Partnership in Action (DPA). Retrieved from http://www.dpacam. org/images/publications/Others/Final_08_09_08_IP_ Culture_08.pdf. Indigenous People NGO Network (IPNN), NGO Forum on Cambodia, and Asian Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP). (2010). The rights of indigenous peoples in Cambodia. United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Retrieved from http://www2.ohchr. org/english/bodies/cerd/docs/ngos/NGO_Forum_ Cambodia76.pdf. International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA). (2012). The indigenous world 2012. Retrieved from http:// www.iwgia.org/iwgia_files_publications_files/0573_THE_ INDIGENOUS_ORLD-2012_eb.pdf. Land Law 2001. The 2001 Amendment to the Land Law. July 20, 2001. 44 Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC)