The nation’s research and development (R&D) spending will reach one percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 according to the government’s road map for science, technology, and innovation.
The meeting was attended by Cham Prasidh, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Veng Sakhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunication, Mam Bunheng, Minister of Health, Sok Piseth, vice president of Cambodia Chamber of Commerce as well as members of the NCSTI.
The purpose of the meeting was to review, discuss, set direction and approve documents to support and promote the implementation of work in the field of science, technology and innovation in Cambodia. It also discussed and received input on further improvements as well as adopted the Cambodia Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap 2030 in support of the country’s recovery from the global pandemic, according to the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC).
The CCC also stated that there were recommendations for the development of three priority technology sub-roadmaps, including ones for education, health and agricultural technology. According to preliminary research, Cambodia has 9,324 scientists and technologists with 2,297 women among that group.
Author: Chea Vanyuth
Source: Khmer Times
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Original published date: 09 July 2021
July 20, 2021
