Background
On 30 June 2026 the Ministry of Civil Service convened technical-level discussions on a draft sub-decree to reorganize the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. The meeting reached its final technical stage with participation from multiple ministries and related institutions that will interact with the ministry under the new structure.
The draft sub-decree aims to clarify roles and responsibilities between operational units and to define distinct “core functions” and “support functions” within the ministry. The Royal Government expects the restructured ministry to improve public service quality, timeliness, transparency and operational efficiency in the delivery of departmental functions.
Scope of Application
The draft sub-decree applies to the institutional and administrative structure of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and to the internal units and departments governed by that ministry. The scope includes the reallocation of responsibilities among existing units and the formal articulation of which functions are considered core versus support within the ministry’s organizational chart.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Participants agreed to clarify unit-level responsibilities to reduce overlaps of authority and to align the ministry’s internal divisions with national policy priorities. The technical discussions focused on drafting language that ensures legal and operational coherence between the ministry and other line ministries, including mechanisms to delineate accountability across agencies.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
When finalized, the sub-decree will identify official units responsible for specific administrative functions within the ministry, which is relevant for businesses and stakeholders seeking regulatory approvals or technical collaboration. Entities engaging with the ministry should monitor the final text to confirm designated contact points and the reallocated procedural responsibilities that affect permits, standards, or technical services.
Official Source
Ministry of Civil Service, Facebook post dated 30 June 2026: https://www.facebook.com/CivilServiceCambodia/posts/pfbid02dkNb6GPHJkPgzEhAMnvhhbai6rMn4xNR8rbPrkYDimmK562jRY5EPz4rCdth1BSzl
