Background
On 17 March 2026 in Phnom Penh, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) took part in the 2025 Annual Review Meeting on the implementation of Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP), Phase 4. The PFMRP is led by the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee, which oversees reforms in public financial management across the Royal Government.
Scope of Application
The meeting covered the implementation status of Phase 4 of the Public Financial Management Reform Program for the year 2025. It involved relevant ministries and institutions participating in the reform process, including MISTI, in their capacity as line ministries operating within the national public financial management framework.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the announcement, H.E. Dr. Nhim Khemara, Permanent Secretary of MISTI, attended the review meeting. The session was organized by the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee and held under the high presidency of H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Chair of the Steering Committee. The post highlights MISTI’s participation in the annual review of PFMRP Phase 4 implementation for 2025 but does not specify detailed decisions or resolutions adopted at the meeting.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The information confirms MISTI’s engagement in the cross-government Public Financial Management Reform Program, indicating its alignment with national budgetary and financial management reforms. While no specific compliance measures or new financial management procedures are detailed, the ministry’s participation signals continued coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Steering Committee on public financial management matters relevant to its sectoral operations.
Official Source
The update was published by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation via its official Facebook page, with further details referenced on the ministry’s official website.
