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:
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Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia | Chairman |
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Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Interior | Vice-chairman |
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Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of National Defense | Vice-chairman |
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H.E. Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Finance | Permanent Vice-chairman |
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H.E. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation | Vice-chairman |
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H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunication | Vice-chairman |
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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 |
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H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Member |
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H.E. Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction | Member |
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H.E. Kittisetha Dr. Chhay Thorn, Senior Minister and Minister of Planning | Member |
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H.E. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works And Transport | Member |
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H.E. Chea Chanto, Governor General of the National Bank of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. Dit Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Member |
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H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy | Member |
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H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education and Sports | Member |
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H.E. Vong Soth, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation | Member |
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H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment | Member |
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H.E. Lim Kean Hor, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology | Member |
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H.E. Khieu Kanharith, Minister of Information | Member |
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H.E. Prof. Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health | Member |
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H.E. Dr. Pheung Sakona, Minister Of Culture And Fine Arts | Member |
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H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism | Member |
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H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women's Affairs | Member |
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H.E. Ith Samheng, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training | Member |
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H.E. Keut Rith, Minister of Justice | Member |
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H.E. Prum Sokha, Minister of Civil Service | Member |
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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:
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H.E. Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Finance | Chairman |
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H.E. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation | Vice-Chairman |
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H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education and Sports | Vice-Chairman |
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H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia | Vice-Chairman |
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H.E Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunication | Vice-Chairman |
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H.E. Vongsey Vissoth, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance | Vice-Chairman |
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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 |
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H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem, Minister Attached to Prime Minister and Deputy Director of Customs and Excise of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. Huy Vannak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior | Member |
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H.E. Nhim Khemara, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Member |
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H.E. Chan Chesda, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Member |
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H.E. Suy Dimanche, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Mines and Energy | Member |
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H.E. Toun Thavrak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Planning | Member |
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H.E. Men Socheth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation | Member |
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H.E. Leang Monirith, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction | Member |
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H.E. Suny Vongviseth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Information | Member |
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H.E. Chiv Songhak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Justice | Member |
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H.E. York Sambath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. Suong Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport | Member |
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H.E. Long Bonna Sirivath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Art | Member |
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H.E. Song Tong Hap, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism | Member |
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H.E. Hong Choeun, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training | Member |
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H.E. Youk Bunna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Civil Service | Member |
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H.E. Ros Seilava, Vice Chairman of the Non-Banking Financial Services Authority | Member |
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H.E. Dr. Phan Phalla, Member of the Supreme National Economic Council | Member |
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H.E. Mey Van, Secretary General of the General Secretariat Non-Banking Financial Services Authority | Member |
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H.E. Dr. Kong Marry, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of DEBC | Permanent Member |
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H.E. Ou Chandara, Secretary General of the National Bank of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. Sou Socheat, Royal Government Delegate in Charge of the Director General of the Securities Exchange Commission of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. John Narith, Director General of the Social Security Regulators | Member |
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H.E. Sok Dara, Director General of the Regulatory Authority | Member |
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H.E. Bou Tharin, Director General of the Accounting and Auditing Regulators | Member |
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H.E. Bou Chanphirou, Director General of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia | Member |
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H.E. Chou Vannak, Director General of the Real Estate and Mortgage Business Regulator | Member |
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H.E. Lim Visal, Assistant to H.E, the Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia | Member |