Miratori (Tori) is a senior program manager for The Asia Foundation in Cambodia. He provides senior-level oversight to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade-supported local budgeting project which aims to make local governments more responsive to the needs of the public and enable increased public involvement in the local budgeting process. His role involves developing program strategy and oversight to ensure implementation, budget management, and streamlined communication with consultants and partners. He joined the Foundation as a senior consultant to provide technical input for the local governance program in 2022.
Tori has over 24 years of experience working with multiple international agencies in Cambodia, including GIZ, WorldFish in the Great Mekong Region, Concern Worldwide, and Church World Service, in many different sectors and levels. He has experience designing, leading, managing, and evaluating projects, conducting research, and developing strategic plans. He has also managed capacity development programs for various stakeholders including nongovernmental organizations, relevant national ministries, and subnational administrations to strengthen organizational management, environmental management, civic engagement, good governance, institutional development, implementation and monitoring, and financial management. During his career, Tori has authored several publications focusing on best practices in the subject areas of governance, environmental management, civic engagement, social accountability, and organizational development.
Education: Tori holds a master’s degree in Development Studies from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agronomy from the University of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.