Is collaboration the key to boosting digitalization in Cambodia? Prime Minister Hun Manet believes so, as he calls upon ministries, institutions, and educators to join forces in embracing digitalization to meet the country’s development goals and facilitate its transition to ...Read more
Is collaboration the key to boosting digitalization in Cambodia? Prime Minister Hun Manet believes so, as he calls upon ministries, institutions, and educators to join forces in embracing digitalization to meet the country’s development goals and facilitate its transition to a digital economy and government.
Speaking at the inauguration of the National University of Management’s new campus in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized the significance of digitalization in driving economic growth. He underscored the pivotal role of higher education in nurturing a skilled workforce capable of thriving in this digital era.
Moreover, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of green economic development in achieving sustainable socio-economic growth. He stressed the need for collaboration in constructing green infrastructure and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
To ensure alignment with the government’s digital agenda, Prime Minister Hun Manet mandated all government ministries and institutions to establish digital transformation units during the Seventh Mandate.
The Cambodian government has introduced several policies to propel digitalization forward, including the Cambodia Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2023, the Cambodia Digital Government Policy 2022-2035, the Pentagonal Strategy Phase One, and the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028. These policies aim to foster a digital economy that drives growth, enhances productivity and efficiency, and elevates the standard of living for citizens.
Cambodia, with its youthful population and burgeoning tech-savvy workforce, stands poised to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital economy. Prime Minister Hun Manet, speaking at an international forum in China, welcomed collaboration from both public and private sectors to explore Cambodia’s potential in the digital arena.
These initiatives align with Cambodia’s aspirations to attain high-middle-income status by 2030 and ultimately become a high-income country by 2050.
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