Background
On 20 March 2026, Her Excellency Dr. Ing Kanthaphavi, Minister of Women’s Affairs, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, participated in a cocktail reception to celebrate the 2026 Week and the 10th anniversary of the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation. The event also featured a photo exhibition highlighting ten years of achievements under this subregional cooperation framework.
The Mekong–Lancang Cooperation involves countries in the Mekong–Lancang region and is supported in part through a dedicated Special Fund. Within this framework, Cambodia’s Ministry of Women’s Affairs has taken part in cooperation activities and projects related to gender-focused development.
Scope of Application
The information in this update concerns the Ministry of Women’s Affairs’ role within Mekong–Lancang Cooperation activities coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It applies to projects implemented by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in some countries of the Mekong–Lancang region.
These projects focus specifically on promoting gender equality in the economic sector, addressing climate change-related dimensions of gender equality, and strengthening digital literacy, as supported by the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Special Fund.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The update does not announce a new legal or regulatory instrument. It records that:
- The Minister of Women’s Affairs participated in a reception and exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation and the 2026 Week.
- Under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs has received and implemented projects financed by the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Special Fund since 2020.
- The thematic focus of these projects is on promoting gender equality in the economic sector, integrating gender perspectives into climate change, and enhancing digital literacy in selected Mekong–Lancang countries.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
While no specific compliance obligations or regulatory changes are described, the update indicates ongoing subregional cooperation that emphasizes gender equality, climate change, and digital literacy in the Mekong–Lancang region. Stakeholders working with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs or within Mekong–Lancang cooperation frameworks may expect continued programming in these thematic areas, supported by the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Special Fund and coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Official Source
This information is based on an official communication from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs published on its verified Facebook page on 21 March 2026.
