Ly Saroeun has been with iDE Cambodia for over 13 years, where he played a crucial role in program management as Deputy Program Director of the Sanitation Marketing Scale-Up (SMSU) program from 2011 to 2022. He successfully started and scaled the SMSU program across seven provinces in Cambodia, utilizing a participatory program management and leadership style. His expertise and experiences have established the provincial office, staff recruitment, sales management training and coaching as on-the-job-training for the first two years of the program. He has also built program networks with public and private sectors as part of the government relationship, collaboration, and organizational promotion. Ly also managed provincial staff to engage local entrepreneurs to start-up their latrine business through the public forum, business training and coaching prior to implementation. Since January 2023, Ly has served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships, where he has enhanced relationships and collaboration with the public sector to ensure iDE’s programs in Cambodia positively impact rural communities’ livelihoods and sanitation.

With over 39 years of professional experience in community development, Ly is skilled in organizational management and program cycle management. He has spent over 13 years with iDE, focusing on sales management, and previously served as the Managing Director of Cambodia Researcher for Development (CRD), a social NGO. He has also worked as a consultant for local and international organizations and UN agencies. Earlier in his career, Ly worked as a chief of surgery and surgeon with American Refugee Committee (ARC), International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

During free time, Ly enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, watching international breaking news, social media, daily meditation, morning walking exercises and working in his home garden.

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