Background
The Office of the Council of Ministers hosted an inter‑ministerial review on 27 July 2026 to examine a draft sub‑decree on the management of roadside land use along the road network; the MPWT delegation was led by Secretary of State Pal Chantara and the meeting was presided over by Secretary‑General Cheuy Reun. Inter‑ministerial review meetings coordinate cross‑sectoral technical, legal, and policy inputs during the drafting of sub‑decrees that regulate public infrastructure in Cambodia.
The session specifically examined an impact assessment and the draft text across political, economic, social and environmental dimensions, and discussed a concise statement of rationale and the draft provisions. A sub‑decree in Cambodia is a secondary regulatory instrument issued by the Council of Ministers to implement and operationalize laws passed by the National Assembly.
Scope of Application
The draft sub‑decree under review covers management and permitted uses of roadside land located along public roads and related rights‑of‑way under the authority of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and cooperating institutions. Participants examined provisions intended to apply across national and local road categories, with additional assessment work proposed for rural development roads.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Participants agreed to prepare a consolidated impact assessment report that incorporates rural development roads in addition to existing road categories.
- Meeting attendees expressed support for the substantive content of the draft sub‑decree, including the summary rationale and proposed provisions, subject to further review.
- The inter‑ministerial group decided to continue follow‑up meetings to further examine, discuss, and refine the draft sub‑decree text.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Once finalized and adopted, the sub‑decree will set administrative requirements and land‑use rules applicable to roadside plots that interact with Cambodia’s road infrastructure. Developers, local authorities, and businesses that use or manage land adjacent to road corridors should monitor the drafting process to identify any new permitting, compensation, or land management procedures established by the final regulation.
Official Source
Official meeting summary and announcements published by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on its social media channel: https://www.facebook.com/mpwt.gov.kh/posts/pfbid07g5v4wgj3QzwhKZSDeR1dbJQGxwanJ1uKedjvr28XFFvDuVLAWPM6rCh8etbmAhql
