Background
The Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development (CCIED) is chaired by the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and brings government and development partners together to oversee implementation of the national strategy. H.E. Hem Vanndy serves as Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development (CCIED). The ministry met with representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on June 3, 2026 to discuss preparations for a mid-term review.
The National Strategy for Informal Economy Development 2023–2028 is the government’s policy document guiding interventions in the informal economy for the 2023–2028 period. The meeting focused on assessing implementation progress and on measures needed to complete a timely mid-term review that can inform the remaining phase of the strategy.
Scope of Application
The National Strategy covers government-level policy measures and coordinating mechanisms that address informal economy activities nationally for the 2023–2028 period. The mid-term review process under discussion applies to the strategy’s mandated implementation period and involves national ministries, development partners and other stakeholders engaged in informal-economy programs.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Participants agreed to advance preparation steps for a mid-term evaluation of the strategy. The core agenda items identified during the meeting included assessing the progress of existing implementation activities and scheduling the review so its findings can guide the strategy’s remaining implementation through 2028.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The mid-term review is intended to produce findings that can clarify policy priorities and programming related to the informal economy. Businesses, development partners, and subnational authorities that engage with informal-economy initiatives may reference the review’s outcomes for planning and coordination.
Official Source
Primary reporting by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI): https://www.misti.gov.kh/pressroom/news-and-events/nhMAlwJbxgBW. Original social post: https://www.facebook.com/MISTICambodia/posts/pfbid028ahCewntKEGmEY7PTtjb2tvvZDCT3FKivQq89K8SEtJTodWRGbJfAZ3Xb1aykKRFl. MISTI main site: https://misti.gov.kh/; Telegram: https://t.me/infomisti.
