Cambodia Outlook Conference (COC)
Cambodia Outlook
Conference 2023
Cambodia Vision 2030 and Beyond: Charting A Path for Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Prosperity
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
23rd November 2023
Achieving the 2030 Vision is one of the most important milestones for the Royal Government of Cambodia. The 15th Cambodia Outlook Conference will delve into the theme Cambodia Vision 2030 and Beyond: Charting A Path for Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Prosperity, taking place on 23rd November 2023 at Sokha Phnom Penh, Hotel and Residence. The keynote address will be presided over by Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN MANET, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Over 500 local and international leaders
Over 22 Honourable speakers and moderators
Opening Keynote from Cambodia's Prime Minister
4 Sessions
Event Highlights:
This CDRI’s flagship conference will convene over 500 local and international leaders from national and subnational levels of government, development partners, private sectors, think-tanks, academics, and other civil societies to explore on three topics under the main theme:
Cambodia’s Economic Prospects and Reform Priorities
This panel discussed Cambodia’s economic prospects for 2030, priority reforms, and key development strategies to employ. Distinguished speakers discussed the future growth strategy and roadmap for sustaining high economic growth and development.
Priorities for Sustainable Development and Social Progress
This panel focused on how Cambodia can not only sustain rapid economic growth but also shift towards higher quality development by particularly focusing on strengthening the public health system, ensuring environmental sustainability, improving governance and social justice, and enhancing human capital and gender empowerment. The discussion underlined what immediate priority actions and medium- to long-term strategic directions are needed.
How Can Cambodia Chart an Upgrade Development Path?
This panel reviewed how the country should pursue the necessary institutional and policy reforms needed for economic and social development. The discussion focused on how the government, business, civil society, and development partners can come together to pursue the necessary policies, institutional reforms, and mindset shifts to realize these changes. Finally, distinguished speakers commented on the national vision for the economy and society beyond the 2030 ambition.
Honourable Speakers of 2023
Panellist
H.E. HEM Vanndy
Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
Moderator
HE Justin Whyatt
Australian Ambassador to Cambodia
Panellist
HE Dr Phan Phalla
Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance
Panellist
HE Chheang Vanarith
Secretary of State for the Office of the Council of Ministers
Moderator
Dr Eng Netra
Executive Director, CDRI
Panellist
Ms Mak Monika
Executive Director, Cambodia Disabled People's Organisation
Panellist
Ms Mio Kawada
Executive Vice President of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)
Panellist
Dr Sebastian Eckardt
Practice Manager for Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment in the East Asia and Pacific Region at World Bank.
