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H.E. HEM Vanndy
Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation

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In my capacity as a public servant, I extend warm greetings to you all for visiting this page. The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation plays a crucial role in promoting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to enhance the economic growth and sustainable water supply in Cambodia.

We also acknowledge the importance of science and technology in solving contemporary challenges globally. Through research on innovation and the application of technology, we aim to contribute to the economic development and progress of our nation.

This page serves as a valuable source of information about the principles, programs, and services of our ministry. We will continually update this website to make it easy for you to find information and stay informed about the various aspects of our activities and collaborations with our partners.

This website is a platform that provides essential information about the Ministry's projects and initiatives. We encourage you to explore different sections of this page and discover the numerous opportunities that Cambodia can offer to you.

I look forward to your active participation and support for all our initiatives aimed at advancing education, research, and innovation in collaboration with our ministry to achieve our common goals for the betterment of Cambodia.

Thank you for visiting our website. I anticipate your involvement and support in our efforts to contribute to the overall development and prosperity of Cambodia, making it a better place for everyone.

Minister's Biography

Minister Hem’s career spans across the private sector, the United Nations system, multilateral development bank and government. His career journey and devotion to public services have now led him to assume the esteemed position of Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Prior to his appointment as Minister of MISTI, he served as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, looking after development financing, coordination and management of ODA (both strategy and operation), public debt management and supporting key policy agenda. He has coordinated a number of inter-ministerial mechanisms that tackled major infrastructures and urbanization challenges facing Cambodia. He is also a member of the Supreme National Economic Council, and was a former Chair of the Country Coordinating Committee for the Global Fund program to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Cambodia for 5 years.

He obtained his Mid-Career Master of Public Administration (Mason Fellow) from Harvard Kennedy School of Government in 2014, Master of Arts in International Development from International University of Japan in 2002, and Bachelor of Business Administration from then National Institute of Management (Cambodia) in 1999. He taught Public Sector Innovation classes for graduates and executives. He is married with two daughters.

Education

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    Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA

    Mid-career Master of Public Administration

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    International University of Japan (IUJ), Niigata, Japan

    Master of Arts in International Development

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    National Institute of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)

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    Tuol Tum Poung High School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Employment

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    Khmer Enterprise, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Chair of the Board of Trustees

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    Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), Cambodia

    Minister

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    Entrepreneurship Development Fund (EDF) c/o MEF, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Vice-chair of the Board of Trustees

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    Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Secretary of State

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    Country Coordinating Committee (Cambodia), The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Chairperson

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    Supreme National Economic Council (SNEC), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Member

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    Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Under Secretary of State

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    Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Deputy Secretary General

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    11th Meeting of States Parties to the AP Mine Ban Convention (11MSP), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Deputy Head of Secretariat of the Organizing Committee (2 years of responsibilities)

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    Office of the Council of Ministers, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Assistant to Samdech Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister

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    Office of the Council of Ministers, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Assistant to H.E. Mr. PRAK Sokhonn, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister
    Assistant to Vice Chairman of the Supreme National Economic Council

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    Asian Development Bank, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Economics and Financial Sector Officer

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    United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    National Program Officer, Population and Development Strategies

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    Graduate School of International Relations, IUJ, Niigata, Japan

    Teaching and Research Assistant for International Development Program

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    PricewaterhouseCoopers, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Auditor

Academic Affiliation

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    International College, National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Visiting Lecturer (Public Sector Innovation)

Social Affiliation

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    Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Member of Standing Committee of the Central Committee

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    Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Member of Central Committee

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    Khmer Silk Center of the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Member of the Board of Director

Decorations

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    Medal of National Merit
    Grand Cross and Grand Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia

Languages

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    Khmer (native), English

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