AKP Phnom Penh, August 07, 2025 --

Officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) will join the “Capacity Building on Public Procurement in Cambodia (2023–2025)” programme, and the “Capacity Building on the Bio-Circular Green (BCG) Economy for Resilient and Sustainable Manufacturing (2024–2025)” programme in the Republic of Korea. 

According to a press release of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office AKP received this evening, a total of 20 participants will attend the public procurement training from Aug. 17 to 30, aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in Cambodia’s e-procurement system by strengthening government capacity and sharing Korea’s best practices. Meanwhile, three participants will join the BCG Economy programme from Aug. 24 to Sept. 6, focusing on sustainable manufacturing through the application of the BCG model in key industries. 

The KOICA Cambodia Office hosted today a Pre-Departure Orientation for the selected Cambodian government officials, ahead of their participation in two KOICA training programmes in the Republic of Korea.

Both training programmes are developed in line with Cambodia’s national priorities on digital governance and environmental sustainability, supporting the country’s efforts to enhance public sector efficiency and promote green, circular economy practices.

In her opening remarks, Ms. LEE Sejin, Deputy Director of the KOICA Cambodia Office, congratulated the participants and emphasised the importance of capacity building in achieving Cambodia’s development goals. She reiterated KOICA’s ongoing commitment to human resource development across key sectors including health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.

During the orientation, participants received an overview of KOICA’s work in Cambodia, programme guidelines, and practical information to support their stay in Korea. Post-training engagement through the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA) was also introduced. A session on the Code of Conduct was delivered, highlighting integrity and prevention of sexual harassment.

Mr. Dy Sophin, Deputy Chief of GDPP, MEF and 2024 KOICA alumnus, shared how the training contributed to his professional growth and positive changes in his work. He also reflected on his cultural experiences in Korea. 

In addition, MEF representatives briefly introduced the current status of Cambodia’s public procurement system and the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy.

The participants expressed their sincere appreciation to KOICA and the Korean government for their generous support and actively engaged in the orientation session.

By C. Nika