The NGOF was localized in 2012 and registered with Ministry of Interior (Sor Cho Nor #304 issued on 07 March 2012 by the MoI). The organization has capitalized on opportunities to build closer ties with the government, strengthen its mandate, and collectively represent the voices of communities-based organizations and NGOs for consultation with government and other key stakeholders. Key accomplishments have been noted by the recent strategic evaluation in the areas of environmental stewardship and governance, land security and customary tenure.

The NGO Forum’s vision is: Cambodian people live in peace and enjoy equitable, sustainable and inclusive development.

The NGO Forum’s mission is: to coordinate and equip members, networks of NGOs, CSOs, and other stakeholders in actively engaging in policy dialogue and advocacy to ensure equitable, inclusive and sustainable development in Cambodia.

The NGO Forum’s strategic goal is: Well-equipped citizens and CSOs influence and monitor law and policy development and implementation processes, and are enjoying more equitable, inclusive and sustainable development.

The NGO Forum’s core values are: equity, inclusion, partnership, human rights, peace with justice, transparency, and accountability.

The NGO Forum has five strategic Objectives:
1 NGOF supports sustainable and equitable governance of natural resources including climate justice and agriculture.
2. NGOF promotes pro-poor & inclusive national development planning and public financial policy.
3. NGOF helps to secure access to land tenure and housing rights.
4. NGOF engages in effective advocacy supported by research, communications, and PMEAL.
5. NGOF enhances its Secretariat role through good governance, effective management, and capable administration.