U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia William Heidt will participate in a ceremony to launch the Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (CE SAIN) at the Royal University of Agriculture on Thursday, September 22, at 9 a.m. The Center will foster private sector innovation, coordinate agricultural research, education and training, and promote public and private sector capacity building through improved collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Center will be led by Kansas State University in collaboration with other U.S. universities.
Media wishing to cover the event should register by 4 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, by contacting the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section via e-mail to ChreaV@state.gov or by calling 023-728-258.