Digital Transformation Governance Strategy for integration into the Second Five-Year Implementation Plan, 2026–2030
- Career Category: Consultancy
- Location: Phnom Penh
Process Number: 83493165
Project Number: 21.2197.8-005.00
Project Title: ISD
The Cambodia Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021–2035 and the Cambodia Digital Government Policy 2022–2035 emphasize the need to harness digital transformation to create a more dynamic, inclusive, and citizen-centered public sector. As part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital government is essential for improving public service delivery, enhancing transparency, modernizing administration, and building public trust.
Despite strong political commitment, Cambodia’s digital transformation remains in its early stages. Most ministries and sub-national administrations (SNAs) continue to operate in silos, relying on fragmented systems that lack interoperability. This fragmentation significantly hampers the ability to share data effectively between different SNA levels and across line ministries. Key challenges include the absence of a comprehensive national digital strategy, limited secure digital infrastructure, the lack of a national data center, and the absence of common technical standards. These gaps undermine coordination, scalability, and the delivery of efficient public services. Addressing interoperability and data-sharing constraints is therefore critical to advancing a cohesive and inclusive digital transformation.
Nevertheless, the rapid expansion of internet access, the growing availability of digital services, and a youthful, digitally engaged population present unique opportunities for accelerating digital transformation. To seize these opportunities, it is essential to integrate digital governance as a cross-cutting reform theme within the Second Five-Year Implementation Plan (IP5-II) of NP-2.
