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. 127, dated October 12, 2023, the National Council Members have:

1. Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia Chairman
2. H.E. Akka Pundit Sopheacha Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance Permanent Vice-Chairman
3. H.E. Abhisantibindit Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior  Vice-Chairman
4. H.E. Tea Seyha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Vice-Chairman
5. H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunication Vice-Chairman
6. H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Vice-Chairman
7. H.E. Pundit Sopheacha Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education Youth and Sport Member
8. H.E. Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Member
9. H.E. Keut Rith, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice Member
10. H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Member
11. H.E. Vongsey Vissoth, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers Member
12. H.E. Dit Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Member
13. H.E. Cham Nimol, Minister of Commerce Member
14. H.E. Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and Energy Member
15. H.E. Bin Trochhey, Minister of Planning Member
16. H.E. Chea Somethy, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Member
17. H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environments Member
18.
H.E. Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Member
19. H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information Member
20. H.E. Prof. Chheang Ra, Minister of Health Member
21. H.E. Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport Member
22. H.E. Pundit Sopheacha Pheung Sakona, Minister of Culture And Fine Arts Member
23. H.E. Sok Soken, Minister of Tourism Member
24. H.E. Kittipundit Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women's Affairs Member
25. H.E. Heng Suor, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Member
26. H.E. Hun Many, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Civil Service Member
27. H.E. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia Member
28. H.E. Phan Phalla, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Representatives of Supreme National Economic Council  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 in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of this policy framework. 

According to Decision No. 128 dated 12 October 2023, the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC) has the following composition: 

1.   H.E. Akka Pundit Sopheacha Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance Chairman
2.    H.E. Pundit Sopheacha Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education Youth and Sport Vice-Chairman
3.   H.E Chea Vandeth, Minister​ of Post and Telecommunication Vice-Chairman
4.    H.E. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce Vice-Chairman
5.    H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Vice-Chairman
6.    H.E. Ros Seilva, Secretary of State of the 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 the General Department of Taxation Member
8.    H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem, Minister Attached to Prime Minister, Director General of General Department of Customs and Excise Member
9.    H.E. General Por Pheak, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior of Cambodia Member
10.    H.E. Khiev Sophany, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Member
11.   H.E. Kim Sun, Secretary of State of the Ministry of the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Member
12.    H.E. Suy Dimanche, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Member
13.    H.E. Tean Soserey, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Planning Member
14.   H.E. Suny Vongviseth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation Member
15.   H.E. Seng Someta, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction Member
16.    H.E. Kim Kunvath, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Information Member
17.    H.E. Keng Somarith, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Justice Member
18.   H.E. Dr. Lou Veasnakiri, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health Member
19.    H.E. Kuy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Work 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 Sinnavong, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism Member
22.    H.E. Huot Synead, 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. Phan Phalla, Member of the Supreme National Economic Council                                  Member
25.    H.E. Mey Vann, Secretary General of the General Secretariat Non-Banking Financial Services Authority Member
26.    H.E. Dr. Kong Marry, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of Digital Economy and Business Committee Permanent Member
27.      H.E. Kruy Veasna, Secretary General of the National Bank of Cambodia Member
28.    H.E. Sou Socheat, Royal Government Delegate in Charge of the Director General of the Securities Exchange Commission of Cambodia Member
29.   H.E. John Narith, Director General of the Social Security Regulators Member
30.     H.E. Sok Dara, Director General of the Regulatory Authority Member
31.    H.E. Bou Tharin, Director General of the Accounting and Auditing Regulators Member
32.    H.E. Bou Chanphirou, Director General of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia  Member
33.    H.E. Chou Vannak, Director General of the Real Estate and Mortgage Business Regulator Member
34.   H.E. Hoeung Somneang, Under Secretary of State of the General Secretariat of the Council for Development of Cambodia Member