On 23 March 2026, H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women’s Affairs, accompanied by ministry leaders and technical officials, attended and delivered closing remarks at the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association’s meeting on its 2025 annual work results and 2026 action plan, held together with the association’s 14th anniversary celebration.
The event was conducted under the theme “Women Together for Progress and Sustainability.” During the occasion, the minister commended the association’s leadership, board members, and membership for their efforts across successive mandates, with particular recognition of the fifth mandate’s work in promoting and developing women’s entrepreneurship in Cambodia.
Background
The Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association convened its annual review for 2025 and presented its action plan for 2026 as part of its institutional activities. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs participated through the attendance and remarks of the minister and ministry officials.
Scope of Application
The minister’s remarks were directed at the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association and its members, as well as related cooperation activities involving the Women’s Economic and Entrepreneurship Development Center. The recommendations concerned the continued development of women-led entrepreneurship and support for domestic products associated with women entrepreneurs.
Key Provisions or Decisions
In her remarks, the minister set out four key recommendations for advancing women’s entrepreneurship:
- Strengthening quality and dignity by focusing on product and service quality, standards, and integrity in order to maintain customer trust.
- Building resilience by continuing capacity development and solidarity to respond to rapid changes in the global economy and other challenges.
- Strengthening cooperation through effective implementation of the memorandum of understanding between the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association and the Women’s Economic and Entrepreneurship Development Center to address challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
- Supporting domestic products through active participation in the “Made by Her” campaign to promote pride in national products and the work of Cambodian women.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The item records ministry-level policy guidance relevant to women’s entrepreneurship support and institutional cooperation. It may be relevant for organizations working with women-owned enterprises, business associations, development partners, and stakeholders engaged in domestic product promotion and entrepreneurship support initiatives.
Official Source
Ministry of Women’s Affairs Facebook post, published 24 March 2026.
