Siem Reap, March 19, 2025 – Minister Hem Vanndy, Chairman of the Coordinating Committee on Informal Economy Development (CCIED), and Siem Reap Governor Prak Sophoan have called on informal economy actors in the province to onboard the platform to access various benefits the government has been developing for their personal and socio-economic development.

The call was made during a large-scale public campaign co-organized by the CCIED and the Siem Reap Provincial Administration, aimed at enhancing understanding and scale up the province's informal economy registration.

Addressing approximately 3,500 attendees, H.E. Hem Vanndy said, “The Royal Government prioritizes the development of the informal economy to enhance participation in supply chains and value-added activities, while also contributing to poverty reduction and social equity.”

He outlined key benefits of onboarding, from gaining identification and skills training to accesss to social security benefits, formal financial services, social protection and tax examption and forgiveness.

H.E. Prak Sophoan highlighted the government's focus on tourism development in Siem Reap, Cambodia's fourth-largest province, home to over 1.2 million residents. He stressed the importance of advancing the informal economy, the government’s 4th strategic policy program for the realization of Cambodia's Vision 2050. He also encouraged informal economy workers to join the platform, which would help the government create a database for targeted support and interventions.

As of March 17, 2025, the Digital Platform for Onboarding the Informal Economy has received 33,804 applications nationwide, including 1,855 employees of microenterprises, 1,169 micro-enterprises, and 30,780 self-employed individuals. Siem Reap currently ranks seventh with 1,466 registrations, and today’s campaign aims to elevate the province’s ranking.

The platform provides multiple registration options through the CAM-IE mobile app, web portal, and designated registration points at Wing Bank, ACLEDA Bank, ABA Bank, SME Bank, and ARDB Bank.