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Leadership-Level Discussion Meeting on the 2027 Budget Plan of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

Phnom Penh: On the afternoon of Monday, August 24, 2026—at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mr. Promchhim Thanou, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a leadership-level discussion meeting regarding the 2027 budget plan for the Ministry of Economy and Finance under the leadership of H.E. Chan Sothy, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and H.E. Academician Hean Sahib, Secretary of State and Chair of the Budget Working Group at the Budget Entity Leadership Level of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of State (who serves as the Program Chair), other Secretaries of State, and representatives from the various budget entities of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The objective of this meeting is to enhance the efficiency of the annual budget preparation process—within the limits of available fiscal resources and to ensure the timely drafting of the Law on Finance for the 2027 fiscal year, in accordance with Article 51 of the Law on the Public Finance System.

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Dissemination Workshop on the Preparation of Key Annual Results, Detailed Action Plans, and Budget Plans for 2027 under the Public Financial Management Reform Program

Phnom Penh: On Monday, August 24, 2026—Ms. Sung Povratanamony, Head of the Statistics and Local Economy Office, accompanied by a Deputy Head of the Office from the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance participated in a dissemination workshop regarding the preparation of key annual results, detailed action plans, and budget plans for 2027 under the Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP). The workshop was presided over by H.E. Oum Yutthy, Deputy Secretary-General of the PFMRP Steering Committee Secretariat, representing H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State and Secretary-General of the PFMRP Steering Committee Secretariat. The workshop was held at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel and was attended by representatives from all units responsible for implementing reform programs across various ministries, institutions, and the 25 capital-provincial administrations (including 13 specific capital-provincial administrations). The workshop was organized to provide guidance to all implementing units regarding:

(1) The common key results framework that requires focus in 2027

(2) Key principles for preparing the 2027 budget plan

(3) Procedures for budget execution and procurement

(4) Preparation of the incentive plan for 2027.

It should also be highlighted that the implementation of the performance management framework marks a new turning point in enhancing accountability and responsibility for performance, by linking key annual results and detailed action plans with the budget allocated to support their execution and an incentive allowance for the implementation of the updated performance management framework, which the Royal Government has introduced via Circular No. 14 SR, dated December 19, 2024 regarding performance management under the Public Financial Management Reform Program, as well as Prakas No. 987 and Prakas No. 988, dated December 31, 2024, concerning the principles, mechanisms, procedures, and monitoring and evaluation for providing incentives to the Public Financial Management Reform working groups.

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Awareness-raising program on “Use of FMIS Core Functions and New Generation FMIS”

Phnom Penh – On the morning of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Mr. Teur Rithisak, Deputy Chief of the Statistics and Local Economy Office at the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, participated in an awareness-raising session on "The Use of FMIS Core Functions and the New Generation FMIS." The event was held at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel in Phnom Penh under the high presidency of H.E. Dr. Hean Sahip, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the FMIS Project Management Working Group, and was attended by over 400 participants, including senior officials, representatives from ministries and district administrations, and technical officers To raise awareness regarding the benefits and preparations for the smooth and successful implementation of the system across the remaining district administrations, as planned.

This program aims to raise awareness among the leadership and technical staff of the 115 additional district administrations regarding the use of FMIS core functions and the new-generation FMIS Portal, as well as to prepare for training and the establishment of supporting infrastructure, paving the way for the full implementation of recurrent budget expenditure procedures via FMIS by early 2027.

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Awareness-raising workshop on SWOT analysis methodology and the report preparation schedule for Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance.

Siem Reap Province: On Tuesday, August 4, 2026—Ms. Seung Povratanamony, Head of the Statistics and Local Economy Office at the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, accompanied by a deputy office chief, attended a workshop to raise awareness regarding SWOT analysis methodology and the report preparation schedule For the Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance, presided over by H.E. Oum Yutthy, Deputy Secretary-General of the Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee (PFM-GSC). The high-level representative of H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary General of the General Department of Financial Industry (PFM-GSC), accompanied by senior technical officials and technical staff from the (PFM-GSC).

The workshop was held at the Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Hotel in Siem Reap province and was attended by directors, deputy directors, and technical officers from the Departments of Economy and Finance across all 25 capital and provinces.

The workshop was organized to raise awareness and build capacity for implementing public financial management reform and economic development activities—under the Public Financial Management Reform Program—aimed at updating SWOT analysis data and the summary table of socio-economic indicators.

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Workshop on “Developing the Action Plan for the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Disability Action Working Group, Aligned with the Royal Government’s National Strategic Plan on Disability (2024–2028)”

Siem Reap Province: On Monday, August 3, 2026—Mr. Nhok Thiang, Deputy Chief of the Administration, Finance, and Personnel Office at the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a workshop on "Developing the Action Plan for the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Working Group on Disability Affairs, aligned with the Royal Government’s National Strategic Plan on Disability (2024–2028)." Presided over by H.E. Ms. Pen Sophea, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, representing H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Honorary Chair of the Working Group on Disability Affairs at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and H.E. Met Makara, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation and Vice-Chairman of the Disability Action Council; the event was also attended by leadership and civil servants from local-level units, relevant officials, and representatives of entities under the supervision and jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

This workshop was held at the Empress Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap province and was attended by chiefs and deputy chiefs of sections, departments, and offices; members of the working group on disability activities; and disability focal points from the Department of Economy and Finance, Provincial branches of the Treasury, Customs and Excise, and Tax departments specifically in Siem Reap, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Mondulkiri, and Ratanakiri provinces totaling 200 personnel.

This workshop is organized to develop an action plan for implementing disability-related activities within the framework of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, aligned with the Royal Government’s National Strategic Plan on Disability (2024–2028).

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Meeting to Review Mid-Year 2026 Budget Implementation Progress under the Public Financial Management Reform Program

Phnom Penh – On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Mr. Prom Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Battambang Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, accompanied by a female office chief, attended a meeting to review the progress of budget implementation for the first half of 2026. Under the Public Financial Management Reform Program, and presided over by H.E. Oum Yutthy, Deputy Secretary-General of the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee (PFM-GSC) representing H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary-General of the (PFM-GSC) and accompanied by senior technical officials and technical staff from the PFM-GSC. The meeting took place at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel and was attended by approximately 120 participants, including representatives from various ministries, institutions, and the administrations of all 25 capital and provinces. It was organized to review progress and address challenges regarding the implementation of action plans and key results under the Public Financial Management Reform Program.

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Meeting to discuss the situation and actual needs regarding the structure of the Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance, held at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Mr. Po Tri Duon, Director of the Battambang Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a meeting to discuss the situation and actual requirements regarding the organizational structure of the Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance. The Ministry of Economy and Finance held a meeting presided over by H.E. Ek Chantha, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting took place at the Ministry’s headquarters and was attended by Deputy Secretaries General, Department Directors, Deputy Department Directors, Office Chiefs, and relevant officials from the General Secretariat, as well as representatives from the Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance.

The aforementioned meeting was held to implement urgent measures addressing the loss of civil service personnel within municipal and provincial Departments of Economy and Finance—due to factors such as retirement, death, resignation, and various administrative changes—as well as to assess the feasibility of clearly defining human resource requirements relative to the actual workload of each unit, thereby ensuring the effective performance of functions and the continuity of operations.

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Technical-level meeting on the 2027 budget revenue and expenditure plan of the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh – On the morning of Monday, July 20, 2026, Mr. Por Try Duon, Director of the Battambang Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a technical-level meeting to discuss the budget revenue and expenditure plan for 2027 of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, presided over by H.E. Ek Chantha, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting was held at the Ministry’s conference hall in Phnom Penh and was attended by leaders of the Ministry’s departments and subordinate units from all 25 capital and provinces.

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Meeting to Review Progress in Implementing the Public Financial Management Reform Program by Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance

Phnom Penh – On the morning of Friday, July 17, 2026, Mr. Prom Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Battambang Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, accompanied by a female office chief participated in the meeting to review the progress of the Public Financial Management Reform Program implementation by the Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance for the second quarter of 2026, presided over by H.E. Oum Yutthy, Deputy Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee (PFM-SC) representing H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary General of the General Department of Financial Industry (GDFI), and accompanied by senior officials and technical staff from the GDFI, the meeting took place at the Raffles Hotel Phnom Penh. The meeting was also attended by leaders and representatives from the Departments of Economy and Finance of all 25 capital and provinces. It was organized to review progress and address challenges regarding the implementation of action plans and key results under the Public Financial Management Reform Program.

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Internal meeting of the Ministry of Economy and Finance to review the consolidated budget proposal for 2027, held at Phnom Penh Hotel.

Phnom Penh – On the morning of Thursday, July 16, 2026, Mr. Prom Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Battambang Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a meeting to review the consolidated budget results for 2027 within the Ministry of Economy and Finance presided over by His Excellency the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance—who serves as the Program Head for the Ministry’s budget entity and organized under the coordination of His Excellency Meas Soksensan, Secretary of State and Deputy Head of the Budget Working Group at the budget entity leadership level representing H.E. Dr. Hean Sahip, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and attended by Excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen including leaders of institutions and units under the Ministry of Economy and Finance at the Phnom Penh Hotel.

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Internal meeting to discuss the 2027 budget proposal of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Phnom Penh – From Tuesday to Thursday, 7–9, 2026, at the Phnom Penh Hotel, Mr. Prom Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, accompanied by a deputy office chief from the same department, attended the event participated in an internal discussion meeting regarding the 2027 budget plan of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, presided over by H.E. Ek Chantha, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting spanned two and a half days and was attended by representatives from both central and local budget entities—in accordance with the meeting schedule—as well as the technical-level budget working group. This meeting was held to review and discuss the 2027 revenue and expenditure budget plans of the Departments of Economy and Finance across the 25 capital and provinces, and to consolidate the 2027 budget figures for the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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Workshop on Orientation regarding Local Economic Statistics for Capital and Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance

Preah Sihanouk Province, On Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Preah Sihanouk Province, Ms. Sung Povratanamony, Head of the Statistics and Local Economy Office—accompanied by a deputy from the same office at the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance—attended a workshop on orienting Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance regarding local economic statistics. And the event was presided over by H.E. Ek Chantha, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The two-day workshop, held on July 2–3, 2026, was attended by leadership from the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, representatives from the General Department of Policy, representatives from the capital-provincial Departments of Economy and Finance, and relevant technical officials.

This workshop aims to share experiences regarding data collection and statistical compilation, specifically to:

- Share understanding of the Law on Statistics and relevant legal frameworks

- Share experiences in collecting and compiling economic and financial statistics

- Strengthen cooperation with local-level official statistical agencies

- Refine concepts for the preparation of local-level official statistics.

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Orientation Training Course on Economic and Financial Management for Newly Recruited Civil Servants (2023 and 2024) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

Phnom Penh – From June 22 to 26, 2026, Mr. Sor Yat Sen, Deputy Chief of the State Property and Non-Tax Revenue Office, and Mr. Tieng Chamnan, Deputy Chief of the Budget Office of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance participated in a five-day orientation training course on economic and financial management—organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance at the Institute of Economy and Finance in Phnom Penh—for civil servants recruited in 2023 and 2024. This training course aims to strengthen the officials' capacity and focusing on key areas of understanding, including public procurement practices, public financial management, budget execution and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), knowledge of rules and regulations, public administration, as well as an understanding of economic policies and the code of professional ethics for civil servants.

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Dissemination Workshop on the Topic: “Strengthening the Management of the Commercial Gaming Sector in Cambodia in the Context of Combating Technology-Facilitated Fraud”

Phnom Penh – On the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2026, Mr. Prom Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a dissemination workshop titled “Strengthening the Management of the Commercial Gaming Sector in Cambodia within the Context of Combating Technology-Based Fraud.” Presided over by His Excellency Akka Pundit Saphacha Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia, this dissemination workshop was held at the headquarters of the General Department of Taxation with the following key objectives:

1- Strengthening law enforcement: Enhance the regulation of all types of gambling businesses in accordance with the law to prevent illegal activities and technology-related crimes.

2- Combating fraud: Implement strict strategies and measures to prevent Cambodia from becoming a base or target for online scam syndicates (cyber scams).

3- Cooperation: Promote cooperation between state institutions and licensed commercial gambling operators to share information and crack down on clandestine illegal operations.

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Published: ថ្ងៃសុក្រ ទី២៦ ខែមិថុនា ឆ្នាំ ២០២៦

Capacity-building workshop for leadership and officials of Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance on reviewing and providing recommendations regarding the granting of incentives under the Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committee mechanism.

Siem Reap Province – On the morning of Thursday, June 11, 2026, Ms. Heng Sothini, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance—accompanied by an office chief and a deputy office chief—participated in a capacity-building workshop for the leadership and officials of the Capital-Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance regarding the review and to provide recommendations on the granting of incentives under the Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committee mechanism, presided over by H.E. Im Sokthy, Deputy Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Head of the Secretariat of the Private Sector Development Working Group. This workshop was held at the Empress Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap province and the event was attended by the Provincial Governor and Deputy Governors, as well as the heads of 17 relevant provincial departments and units.

The purpose and significance of this workshop lie in its vital role in facilitating the implementation of applicable laws and legal instruments, as well as in reviewing proposals; it provides in-depth training on the procedures for reviewing and evaluating requests to import construction materials and production equipment and various inputs. Furthermore, the incentive mechanism focuses on providing incentives—specifically regarding customs duties, special taxes, and value-added tax (borne by the State)—to Qualified Investment Projects (QIPs) registered at the sub-national level.

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Orientation Meeting for the Preparation of the 2027 Budget of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

Phnom Penh – On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, Mr. Prom Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance participated in the orientation meeting for the 2027 budget preparation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, presided over by H.E. Dr. Hean Sahip, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Budget Committee. The meeting was also attended by leaders of institutions and budget entities under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting was organized to provide strategic guidance on budget preparation, with the aim of enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the annual budget formulation process.

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Meeting to discuss the preparation of a framework for evaluating the public financial management of the capital and provinces

Phnom Penh: On Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, at Le Royal Hotel, two experts from the Department of Economy and Finance of Battambang Province Participated in a discussion meeting on the preparation of a framework for assessing public financial management of the capital and provinces. The meeting was led by His Excellency Um Yuthy, Deputy Secretary General of the Secretariat of the Steering Committee for Public Financial Management Reform (GSC) and a high representative of His Excellency Ros Silva, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Secretary General of the GSC. Accompanied by senior experts and experts from the National Assembly, and invited to attend by representatives from all 25 capital and provincial administrative units and the capital and provincial departments of economy and finance. The meeting was also organized with the aim of reviewing and discussing the draft framework for assessing public financial management of the capital and provincial administrations to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the public financial management system at the sub-national level.

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Workshop on sharing knowledge and experience on "Monitoring and Evaluation Methods"

Siem Reap: On Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, at the Empress Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap, Ms. Heng Sotuni, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, and 1 expert officer attended a workshop to share knowledge and experience on "Monitoring and Evaluation Methods" under the chairmanship of His Excellency Sisowath Duongchantho, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the National Election Commission.

For the purpose of reviewing:

- Framework and methodology of monitoring and evaluation of the National Committee for Economic Productivity of Cambodia, General Secretariat (NCEC).

- Framework and methodology of monitoring and evaluation of the Council for the Development of Cambodia.

- Framework and methodology of monitoring and evaluation of the Ministry of Planning.

- Review and rationalize data quality.

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A meeting with retirees of the Friends Association, employees, and civil servants of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

Phnom Penh: On Wednesday morning, 6th Rouch, Chet month, Masang Saptsak year, 2569, corresponding to April 8, 2026, at the National Customs Hall, Mr. Prum Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a meeting with retirees of the Friends Association, employees, and civil servants of the Ministry of Economy and Finance Under the distinguished presidency of Her Excellency Keo Charya, Secretary of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Friends Association, staff and civil servants of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the distinguished representative of His Excellency Professor Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Honorary President of the Friends Association, staff, civil servants and His Excellency Dr. Yet Vinel, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Chairman of the Association. The ceremony was also attended by His Excellency, the leaders of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the leaders of the units under the Ministry of Economy and Finance as well as His Excellencies, Madams, the President, Vice President, and members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Heads of the Capital and Provincial Departments of Economy and Finance, and retirees of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, totaling nearly 500 participants.

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Meeting to monitor progress of the implementation of the action plan for the first quarter of 2026 of the Capital-Provincial Department of Economy and Finance under the Public Financial Management Reform Program

Phnom Penh: On Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, Mr. Prum Chhim Thanu, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, attended a meeting to monitor the progress of the implementation of the action plan for the first quarter of 2026 of the Capital-Provincial Department of Economy and Finance, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Um Yuthy, Director of Financial Administration and monitoring and evaluation of the Secretariat General of the Steering Committee for Public Financial Management Reform of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This meeting was attended by representatives, ladies and gentlemen, and heads of the Departments of Economy and Finance of all 25 capitals and provinces and with the aim of continuing to strengthen the effectiveness of the implementation of the action plan for the first quarter and subsequent quarters in 2026 and increasing the accountability of the capital and provincial departments of economy and finance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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