About DEBC

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To ensure the​ acceleration and development of the digital economy and social welfare of Cambodia, the Royal Government has established the "National Digital Economy and Society Council". The council is responsible for leading, facilitating, and fostering the development of a vibrant economy and society by laying the digital foundation, adoption, and transformation of all social actors, including states, citizens, and businesses. 

According to Decision on the Appointment of National Council for Digital Economy and Society No. 100, dated October 21, 2021, the National Council Members have:

1. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia Chairman
2. Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Interior Vice-chairman
3. Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of National Defense Vice-chairman
4. H.E. Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Finance Permanent Vice-chairman
5. H.E. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Vice-chairman
6. H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister​ of Post and Telecommunication Vice-chairman
7. H.E. Dr. Bin Chhin, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers  and Representative of the Royal Government Member
8. H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Member
9. H.E. Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Member
10. H.E. Kittisetha Dr. Chhay Thorn, Senior Minister and Minister of Planning Member
11. H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works And Transport Member
12. H.E. Chea Chanto, Governor General of the National Bank of Cambodia Member
13. H.E. Dit Tina,  Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Member
14. H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia Member
15. H.E. Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy Member
16. H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education and Sports Member
17. H.E. Vong Soth, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Member
18. H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment Member
19. H.E. Lim Kean Hor, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Member
20. H.E. Khieu Kanharith, Minister of Information Member
21. H.E. Prof. Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health Member
22. H.E. Dr. Pheung Sakona, Minister Of Culture And Fine Arts Member
23. H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism Member
24. H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women's Affairs Member
25. H.E. Ith Samheng, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Member
26. H.E. Keut Rith, Minister of Justice Member
27. H.E. Prum Sokha, Minister of Civil Service Member
28. H.E. Vongsey Vissoth, Minister attached to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance Member

The National Digital Economy and Society Council has three committees that are responsible for technical tasks. The committees are:  

     1. Digital Economy and Business Committee 

     2. Digital Government Committee 

     3. Digital Security Committee

Among those three committees, the Digital Economy and Business Committee fulfills its function as the technical supporting factor to the National Digital Economy and Society Council on economic, business, and social plans​ in leading, coordinating, and accelerating the development of the digital economy, business, and society in Cambodia.

 

DEBC’s Role and Responsibility

The Committee is responsible for leading, preparing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies, strategies, measures and action plans, and investment in the development of the digital economy, business and society. In addition, this Committee is responsible for leading, organizing and coordinating public investment related to the development of the digital sector, as well as responsible for supporting the council on monitoring and evaluating the implementation of this policy framework. 

According to Prakas No. 269 dated 22 April 2022 on the the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC) has the following composition:

1. H.E. Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Finance Chairman
2.  H.E. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Vice-Chairman
3. H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education and Sports Vice-Chairman
4.  H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia  Vice-Chairman
5.  H.E Chea Vandeth, Minister​ of Post and Telecommunication Vice-Chairman
6.  H.E. Vongsey Vissoth, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance Vice-Chairman
7.  H.E. Kong Vibol, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister, Delegate of the Royal Government in Charge as the Director General of General Department of Taxation Member
8.  H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem, Minister Attached to Prime Minister and Deputy Director of Customs and Excise of Cambodia Member
9.  H.E. Huy Vannak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior Member
10.  H.E. Nhim Khemara, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Member
11.  H.E. Chan Chesda, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Member
12.  H.E. Suy Dimanche, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Member
13.  H.E. Toun Thavrak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Planning Member
14.  H.E. Men Socheth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Member
15.  H.E. Leang Monirith, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Member
16.  H.E. Suny Vongviseth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Information Member
17.  H.E. Chiv Songhak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Justice  Member
18.  H.E. York Sambath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health of Cambodia Member
19.  H.E. Suong Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Member
20.  H.E. Long Bonna Sirivath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Art Member
21.  H.E. Song Tong Hap, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism Member
22.  H.E. Hong Choeun, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Member
23.  H.E. Youk Bunna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Civil Service Member
24.  H.E. Ros Seilava, Vice Chairman of the Non-Banking Financial Services Authority                                       Member
25.  H.E. Dr. Phan Phalla, Member of the Supreme National Economic Council Member
26.  H.E. Mey Van, Secretary General of the General Secretariat Non-Banking Financial Services Authority Member
27.  H.E. Dr. Kong Marry, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of DEBC Permanent Member
28.  H.E. Ou Chandara, Secretary General of the National Bank of Cambodia Member
29.  H.E. Sou Socheat, Royal Government Delegate in Charge of the Director General of the Securities Exchange Commission of Cambodia Member
30.  H.E. John Narith, Director General of the Social Security Regulators Member
31.  H.E. Sok Dara, Director General of the Regulatory Authority Member
32.  H.E. Bou Tharin, Director General of the Accounting and Auditing Regulators Member
33.  H.E. Bou Chanphirou, Director General of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia    Member
34.  H.E. Chou Vannak, Director General of the Real Estate and Mortgage Business Regulator Member
35.  H.E. Lim Visal, Assistant to H.E, the Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia Member