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Competition Amongst Environmental Impact Assessment Consulting Firms
Ensure that the nationality requirement for Environmental Impact Assessment consultancies is not included in the final Environment and Natural Resources Code of Cambodia.
Minimum Legal Purchasing Age for Alcohol Products
Underage drinking is a significant issue not only in Cambodia but also globally. According to the latest Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey 2021-2022, 36% of Cambodians aged 15 to 19 consume alcohol, with many...
Vehicle Imports Under Trade Agreement
Importers and distributors in Cambodia may import new vehicles from China by claiming preferential tariff treatment under ASEAN - China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) with presenting a valid Certificate of Origin (Form...
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Committee meetings in 2025
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Latest Updates
EuroCham at the Validation Workshop on Professional Code of Conduct for Intermediaries and Electronic Commerce Service Providers
10 Nov 2026 | Digital & Technology Committee, Digital & Technology Government Consultation
On 03 November 2026, Mr. Keaseng Lim from EuroCham’s Advocacy Team attended the Validation Workshop on the Draft Inter-Ministerial Prakas on the Implementation of the Professional Code of Conduct for Intermediaries and...
Shaping Cambodia’s Draft Law on Commercial Contracts
10 Nov 2026 | Digital & Technology Committee, Digital & Technology Government Consultation
On Wednesday, 4 November, Mrs. Vansok Khem, Vice-Chairperson of the EuroCham Digital & Technology Committee, took part in the Consultation Workshop on the Draft Law on Commercial Contracts, organised by the...
The 5th Cambodia – Europe Public Private Sector Dialogue
10 Nov 2026 | Automotive Committee, Automotive Government Consultation, Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee, Fast Moving Consumer Goods Government Consultation, Garment & Manufacturing Committee, Garment & Manufacturing Government Consultation, Green Business Committee, Green Business Government Consultation, Healthcare Committee, Healthcare Government Consultation, Tax & Governance Committee, Tax & Governance Government Consultation, Transport & Logistics Committee, Transport & Logistics Government Consultation
On Wednesday, 4 November, EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) convened the 5th Cambodia-Europe Public-Private Sector Dialogue, bringing together senior officials from the Royal...
Competition Amongst Environmental Impact Assessment Consulting Firms
10 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, Green Business, Green Business Issue Tackled, Ministry of Environment, Tackled
Ensure that the nationality requirement for Environmental Impact Assessment consultancies is not included in the final Environment and Natural Resources Code of Cambodia.
Minimum Legal Purchasing Age for Alcohol Products
10 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Fast Moving Consumer Goods Issue Tackled, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Health, Tackled
Underage drinking is a significant issue not only in Cambodia but also globally. According to the latest Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey 2021-2022, 36% of Cambodians aged 15 to 19 consume alcohol, with many...
Vehicle Imports Under Trade Agreement
10 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, Automotive, Automotive Issue Tackled, Royal Government of Cambodia, Tackled
Importers and distributors in Cambodia may import new vehicles from China by claiming preferential tariff treatment under ASEAN - China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) with presenting a valid Certificate of Origin (Form...
List of Approved Biological Products for Import
6 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, Healthcare, Healthcare Issue Tackled, Ministry of Health, Tackled
Widen the acceptance of biological products to include those approved by the European Medicines Agency.
Fair Customs Duty Treatment for European Vehicles
6 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, Automotive, Automotive Issue Tackled, Royal Government of Cambodia, Tackled
The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has decided to remove customs import duties on vehicles imported directly from the United States of America. According to Prakas No....
Availability of an Independent Review Mechanism for the Application Laws
6 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, General Department of Customs and Excise, General Department of Taxation, Ministry of Commerce, Tackled, Tax & Governance, Tax & Governance Issue Tackled
Create an independent review mechanism within relevant ministries and public bodies responsible for processing applications and approvals for private entities, and a Supreme Administrative Court.
Simplified Customs Clearance Procedures
6 Nov 2026 | Advocacy, General Department of Customs and Excise, Partially Resolved, Transport & Logistics Issue Tackled, Transport and Logistics
Continue simplifying Customs clearance procedures.
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Commercial Exhibition Permit
As Cambodia and its capital Phnom Penh continue to develop rapidly, the country has the potential to attract a growing segment of the business tourism industry focused on organizing and hosting large-scale professional events such as networking forums, conferences,...
Certificate of Origin
With recent disruptions in global trade and the renewed use of tariffs, coupled with Cambodia’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029 and the transition ending in 2032, efficient trade procedures have become critical to remain a competitive...
Sectoral License; Transport and Logistics
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Healthcare Committee Meets to Close 2024-2026 Mandate
Healthcare Committee, Healthcare Committee Meetings
Ahead of the upcoming Healthcare Committee Leadership Election on 15 September, the Committee held...
Green Business Committee Meeting – August
Green Business Committee, Green Business Committee Meetings
On Wednesday, 19 August, the Green Business Committee convened to discuss key updates on renewable...
HR Committee Meeting – August
Human Resource Committee, Human Resource Committee Meetings
Led by Chairperson Mr. Chheav Narath, the EuroCham HR Committee convened today, with the session...
Past Meetings
Workshop: Principles and Procedures for the Installation and Use of Solar PV Systems on Rooftops in Cambodia
On Tuesday 11 August, EuroCham, represented by Mr. Rotha Chea and Mr. Jorne Nooij, joined a meeting at the headquarters of...
EuroCham and CDC Conduct Joint Site Visit to PAS as 24/7 Access Goes Live
On Monday, 7 July, EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) conducted a joint site visit and...
Human Resources Committee Reflects on Forum Success and Reviews Event Feedback
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Human Resources Committee met for the third time this year at the EuroCham...
Upcoming committee meeting
Healthcare Committee Meets to Close 2024-2026 Mandate
Ahead of the upcoming Healthcare Committee Leadership Election on 15 September, the Committee held its final meeting of the 2024–2026 mandate to review recent activities, share advocacy updates, and discuss upcoming initiatives. Key Meeting Highlights Past Events -...
Green Business Committee Meeting – August
On Wednesday, 19 August, the Green Business Committee convened to discuss key updates on renewable energy certificates, rooftop solar regulations, and upcoming leadership elections. Key Highlights: Progress on Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): Following...
HR Committee Meeting – August
Led by Chairperson Mr. Chheav Narath, the EuroCham HR Committee convened today, with the session kicking off with a briefing on the upcoming Committee Leadership Election. Members were walked through the voting procedure in detail, along with what to expect from both...
Tax and Governance Committee Meeting – August
On Wednesday 12 August, the Tax & Governance Committee convened to review its progress over the past year and discuss the outcomes of both the recent 4th Private Sector-Government Forum (PPSD 4) and the Tax Forum 2026. Key Highlights: PPSD 4 Updates: The...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee Meeting – August
Last week, the Tourism & Hospitality Committee convened for a session hosted by Chairperson Ms. Catherine Germier-Hamel to review the committee’s recent milestones and engage with members. Reflecting on the 2024–2026 roadmap, the Committee celebrated the...
Real Estate and Construction Committee Meeting – 30 July 2026
On Thursday, 30 July 2026, led by Mr. Michel Cassagnes, EuroCham Cambodia's Real Estate & Construction Committee held its Committee Meeting to discuss key topics as below: During the meeting, the Committee highlighted its recent achievements, including the...
Garment & Manufacturing Committee Meeting – 23 July 2026
On Thursday, 23 July, EuroCham’s Garment & Manufacturing Committee held a meeting to review recent achievements and update members on the upcoming Committee election. Chairperson Mr. Emerald Am welcomed members and thanked them for their continued participation...
Digital and Technology Committee Meeting – 21 July 2026
On Tuesday, 21 July, EuroCham's Digital & Technology Committee convened to discuss several key agenda items and reflect on the committee's achievements over the past year. Committee Chairperson Mr. Tomas Pokorny thanked members for their continued engagement and...
Public-Private Dialogues Key to Transport & Logistics Committee’s Policy Progress
On Friday, 13 March, the Transport and Logistics Committee held its first meeting of the year. Mr. Suy Bunthan, Chairperson of the Committee, provided an overview of the Committee’s recent initiatives, covering key areas such as logistics infrastructure development,...
Green Business Committee Celebrate “Green Talk” Success and Continued REC Development
The EuroCham Green Business Committee gathered on Tuesday, 12 May, to review recent activities, identify upcoming priorities, and explore key developments in its agenda. At the start of the meeting, Mr. Mark Selby, Chairperson of the Green Business Committee, extended...
Past meetings
Workshop: Principles and Procedures for the Installation and Use of Solar PV Systems on Rooftops in Cambodia
On Tuesday 11 August, EuroCham, represented by Mr. Rotha Chea and Mr. Jorne Nooij, joined a meeting at the headquarters of the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) on the "Principles and Procedures for the Installation and Use of Solar PV Systems on Rooftops in...
EuroCham and CDC Conduct Joint Site Visit to PAS as 24/7 Access Goes Live
On Monday, 7 July, EuroCham Cambodia and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) conducted a joint site visit and technical coordination meeting at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), bringing together senior government officials, port management,...
Human Resources Committee Reflects on Forum Success and Reviews Event Feedback
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Human Resources Committee met for the third time this year at the EuroCham Office and online. The meeting kicked off on a high note, with members celebrating the remarkable success of the EuroCham HR Forum...
New Directive Clarifies the Ban on Prize-Based Beverage Promotions
Duration: 1 hour The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued Directive No. 011 formalising the ban on prize-based and reward promotional activities for alcoholic beverages and sugary drinks, following the Royal Government's decision of 4 May 2026. Producers,...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee Explores Strategies to Expand Cambodia’s Appeal
Duration: 1 hour This week, EuroCham's Tourism & Hospitality Committee convened virtually to review its key priorities for the coming months, with a focus on strengthening stakeholder engagement and advancing policy dialogue in support of the sector. The Committee...
MoU Signing with MLMUPC
On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, EuroCham Cambodia, led by Chairperson Mr. Tassilo Brinzer, conducted a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. During the meeting, EuroCham's Chairperson...
Logistics Performance Index Swaps Perception for Data
On Wednesday, 6 May, the leadership of the EuroCham Transport & Logistics Committee attended the dissemination workshop on “The New Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2.0) and World Bank Calculation,” chaired by H.E. Mr. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First...
FMCG Issue Resolved: Prohibition on “Open-Lid” Beverage Promotion
Following the issuance of Prakas 4528 by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Cambodia will officially prohibit "open-lid" prize promotions for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, effective 1 October 2026. Advocacy Timeline: EuroCham and our members have...
EuroCham Tourism & Hospitality Committee Meets with the Cambodia Tourism Board
On Monday, 30 March, EuroCham’s Tourism & Hospitality Committee met with Mr. Kim Minea, CEO of the Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB), at the CTB office. This marked the first formal meeting to introduce each party’s activities and explore opportunities for future...
Green Business Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Duration: 1 hour The Green Business Committee convened on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, to define its strategic priorities for 2025 and 2026. The key focus areas identified include: Rooftop Solar, Renewable Energy Certificates, the Cambodia Sustainable Finance Taxonomy,...
EuroCham Consultation meeting with Ministry of Mines and Energy on Renewable Energy Reporting
Duration: 1 hour On March 25, EuroCham was pleased to convene a constructive technical dialogue with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) on the evolving role of renewable energy in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth in the face of increasingly...
Public-Private Breakfast Briefings Kick Off with Cross Chamber Collaboration
On 2 April, EuroCham, led by Chairperson Mr. Tassilo Brinzer, attended the Public-Private Sector Breakfast Briefing organised by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The meeting was chaired by H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Sun Chanthol and H.E. Mr. Keo...
The 8th Environmental Garment Brands Meeting of Cambodia
Duration: 3 hourOn Tuesday, 14 October 2025, EuroCham Cambodia, in collaboration with the EuroCham Garment and Manufacturing Committee, successfully convened the 8th Environmental Garment Brands Meeting of Cambodia at EuroCham Cambodia Office. This year’s agenda...
Green Business Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Duration: 1 hour The Green Business Committee convened on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, to define its strategic priorities for 2025 and 2026. The key focus areas identified include: Rooftop Solar, Renewable Energy Certificates, the Cambodia Sustainable Finance Taxonomy,...
Tourism and Hospitality Committee Meeting on the 2025/2026 Action Plan
Duration: 1 hour The meeting was opened by Chairwoman Ms. Catherine Germier-Hamel, who emphasized the importance of welcoming new members to the committee. She reaffirmed her commitment to driving forward the committee’s action plan for the 2025/2026 term. Key...
EuroCham Healthcare Committee Meets with Ministry of Health to Strengthen Public-Private Collaboration
Duration: 2 hoursOn Friday, 5 September 2025, the EuroCham Healthcare Committee held a courtesy meeting with the Ministry of Health (MoH), led by H.E. Dr. Moeung Vannarom, Under-Secretary of State, and representatives from the Digital Health Department, including...
Human Resources Monthly Talk: August Edition
Duration: 1 hour It was a full room at the August edition of the EuroCham HR Monthly Talk! On Thursday, 7 August, EuroCham HR Committee members gathered at Bellini Phnom Penh for an evening brimming with insights, fresh perspectives, and great conversations. This...
Human Resources Monthly Talk: July Edition
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday 10th July 2024, the EuroCham HR committee came together once again for a vibrant evening of connection and conversation at Bellini Phnom Penh! We had discussed the updated requirement for HR In-charge person (with experience) to get the...
EuroCham Human Resources Committee Meeting on Thursday 28th August 2025
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday, 28 August 2025, the EuroCham Human Resources Committee, led by Chairman Mr. CHHEAV Narath, convened to discuss a range of important topics. Recap of Committee Activities: In the past 8 months, the committee has had a highly productive...
Digital & Technology Committee Meeting – Tuesday 26th August 2025
Duration: 1 hour The meeting commenced with an update on the upcoming Digital Sovereignty Event, scheduled for Thursday, 04th September 2025, from 08:30 AM to 11:40 AM. This was followed by a discussion on the 5G infrastructure development and the role of European...
Garment and Manufacturing Committee Meeting, Monday 11 August 2025
Duration: 1 hour On Monday 11th August 2025, EuroCham's Garment and Manufacturing Committee held a meeting. The committee convened to address four key topics: recent market developments related to U.S. tariff, the implications of the Thailand-Cambodia border closure...
EuroCham strengthens ties with CCF in courtesy meeting
Duration: 1 hour On 2 July, EuroCham Cambodia met with the newly appointed Director General of the Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF), H.E. Kim Meassokseiha, to reaffirm collaboration on fair trade and consumer protection....
Transport & Logistics Committee Discusses Trade Shifts and Port Efficiency
Duration: 1 hour On Friday, 4 July, EuroCham’s Transport & Logistics Committee convened to address key developments affecting Cambodia’s trade and logistics environment. Key updates from the meeting: 🔹 The Committee is closely tracking border tensions that have...
EuroCham Real Estate & Construction Committee Relaunches with Fresh Momentum
Duration: 1 hour On 9 June, the Committee held its first meeting since restructuring, setting a clear roadmap for impactful advocacy and engagement in Cambodia’s evolving real estate and construction sector. Key updates included:• Progress on the adoption of EuroCode...
Healthcare Committee Prioritises Digital Health Innovation
Duration: 1 hour The Healthcare Committee recently held its first meeting since the election of its new Co-chair, Dr. Elias Engelking. The discussion centered on upcoming initiatives, with a key focus on digital health innovation. A primary objective for the committee...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Sets Strategic Direction for the Year Ahead
Duration: 1 hour Two weeks after electing new leadership, the Real Estate & Construction Committee convened to outline its strategic plan for the upcoming year. This marks an important milestone as the committee transitions to a paid membership structure,...
Human Resources Monthly Talk: June Edition
Duration: 1 hour THuman Resources Committee kicks off monthly meet upsEarlier this month, we held our very first HR Monthly Talk - May Edition - with a relaxed and engaging evening at Bellini Phnom Penh. The meeting was filled with fresh perspectives, meaningful...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 09th May 2025
Duration: 1 hour AgriBiz Committee discusses trade, branding, and agri-tech On Friday, 9 May, the AgriBusiness Committee held its monthly meeting to update members on key developments and upcoming initiatives. The discussion began with an overview of recent...
Green Biz Committee advances on key sustainability topics
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham's Green Business Committee met for the second time this year on 29 April. During the meeting at EuroCham offices, a number of key issues were discussed including new regulations on waste management and environmental assessments. Meeting...
Closed-Meeting on Strategies for Attracting Investment in the AgriBusiness Sector
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham Cambodia, through its AgriBusiness Committee, organised a closed-door meeting on "Strategies for Attracting Investment in the AgriBusiness Sector" on Friday, April 4, at EuroCham offices. This session provided valuable insights...
Boosting Skills in Cambodia’s Tourism Sector through TVET
Duration: 1 hour On March 10, 2025, EuroCham welcomed a delegation to discuss the creation of a vocational school for tourism, a long-awaited initiative now taking shape. The delegation was led by Ms. Ok Malika from the French Development Agency (AFD), which is...
Transport & Logistics Committee outlines key priorities at first 2025 meeting
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham Cambodia’s Transport & Logistics Committee kicked off the year with its first meeting on 4 April 2025, bringing together industry stakeholders to review recent advocacy outcomes and map out strategic objectives for the months ahead. The...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Kicks Off New Chapter
Duration: 1 hour On Monday, 28 April, EuroCham’s Real Estate & Construction Committee held its first official meeting under the new fee-based membership model, ushering in a refreshed structure for one of our most dynamic sectoral bodies. As the initial step under...
The Garment & Manufacturing Committee kicks off 2025 and looks to the future
Duration: 1 hour Ahead of the successful Textile Summit, the Garment & Manufacturing Committee held its first committee meeting of the year on March 24 to discuss the plan for 2025. The Committee will advocate for issues related to the digitalization of the...
EuroCham’s Human Resources Forum 2025
Duration: 1 hour HR Forum brings experts and government together to "sustain success." The EuroCham HR Forum 2025, held on March 7 at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, was an outstanding event that gathered HR professionals, business leaders, and government officials....
Breakfast Talk on Automotive Sector Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham hosted the Automotive Sector Outlook for 2025 amd Beyond!Held at Oakwood Premier on March 4, the event provided valuable insights on the latest trends, regulations, and developments in Cambodia's automotive industry.Key highlights:Mr. Makara...
Green Business Committee elects new leadership
Duration: 1 hour Green Business Committee elects new leadershipThe EuroCham Green Business Committee held its first meeting of 2025 to lay the groundwork for the year ahead.This meeting also served as the occasion to elect a new chairperson following the resignation...
EuroCham Cambodia Advocates for LDC Graduation
Duration: 1 hour On Monday 13th January, EuroCham hosted Mr. Rahul Bhatnagar from the Ministry of Commerce for a consultation on the Cambodia Trade Policy Framework Towards 2030. The consultation focused on the second pillar of the framework: Enhancing Cambodia's...
EuroCham provides input on navigating Cambodia’s LDC Graduation
Duration: 1 hour On the 19th of December, Cambodia officially received approval from the United Nations to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status within five years, by December 2029. Recognising the significant impact of this transition on the...
Automotive Committee Meeting on 16th January 2025
Duration: 1 hour On January 16th, the EuroCham Automotive Committee members met for the first time in 2025 to discuss the committee's plans and upcoming activities. The meeting starts with a presentation by committee chairman Mr. Chhoeurn Makara, providing detailed...
Real Estate & Construction Committee looks ahead on the 9th of December 2024
Duration: 1 hour Real Estate & Construction Committee looks aheadEuroCham’s Real Estate & Construction Committee met on December 9th to discuss the body's next steps regarding an upcoming decision. On December 12th a decisive vote will be held to determine...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee meeting on 5th of December 2024
EuroCham's Tourism & Hospitality Committee convened for the first time since the election of its new leadership to discuss the plan for 2025. The tourism industry continues to struggle and has not yet recovered to the levels seen in 2018, considered the peak of...
Transports & Logistics Committee meeting on the 12th December 2024
Duration: 1 hour Transport & Logistics Committee reflects on a year's progress: The Transport & Logistics Committee held its final meeting of the year on the 12th of December, looking back on the committee’s successful initiatives throughout the year....
Tax Committee meeting on the Tuesday 10th of December
Duration: 1 hour Eurocham Tax Committee looks ahead and plans for 2025. The Tax Committee met on December 10, 2024 to prepare for 2025 and discuss upcoming regulations related to taxation in Cambodia. For the coming year, the Tax Committee aims to support the...
Digital & Technology Committee meeting on the 5th December 2024
Duration: 1 hour The Digital & technology Committee layouts actions and plans for the year ahead! At the final meeting of 2024, all members convened to discuss Committee plans to organise multiple events covering digitalisation within various industries...
FMCG Committee Meeting on Tuesday 19 November 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the EuroCham FMCG Committee held its first meeting under the new leadership of Mr. Sothea Sambath, Mr. Tivea Koam, Ms. Anne De Graaf, and Mrs. Sin Sokanha. The meeting focused on discussing the committee’s strategic...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 22 November 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday, November 22nd, EuroCham's Agribusiness Committee is organizing a meeting to discuss several topics, including: EuroCham AgriBiz Committee Plan for 2024-2026 Breakfast Talk Event on Cambodia Agri-food Processing EuroCham RBH Training...
1st Cambodia-Europe Public Private Sector Dialogue
Duration: 1 hour On 17 September, EuroCham met with H.E. SUN Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First-Vice Chairman of the Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) and several ministry representatives to discuss increasing FDI from Europe and creating more practical...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Elections on the 16th of September
Duration: 1 hour On September 16th, EuroCham's Real Estate & Construction Committee held its latest meeting to discuss industry updates and elect new leadership.This meeting provided an opportunity to review the committee's progress and highlight the Ministry of...
Tax Committee meeting on the 16th October 2024
Duration: 1 hour On October 16, EuroCham's Tax Committee held its first meeting since the successful Tax Forum on September 18 to reflect on the forum and discuss potential improvements for next year. The committee took the opportunity to nominate its leadership for...
Meeting with the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham leadership, joined by H.E. Igor Driesmans, Ambassador of the EU to Cambodia, convened at the Peace Palace on 19 September for a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet and his team. In addition to a formal introduction and welcoming remarks,...
Healthcare Committee meeting on the 10th of October
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham's Healthcare Committee met on October 10, 2024, to kickoff off activities following the election of the new committee leadership and set the stage for how the committee will function in the coming months.The main topic of discussion was the...
Human Resources Committee Election Meeting on Thursday 05 September 2024
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham's Human Resources Committee held its committee election meeting on Thursday 5th September. We’re pleased to announce the new leadership team for the next two years: Chairman: Mr. Narath CHHEAV, Lecturer at Rule University of Law and Economic...
Agribusiness Committee Election Meeting on Friday, 06 September 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 6 September 2024, EuroCham's Agribusiness Committee held its general and election meeting to discuss the following points: Updates on our past activities, including events, government collaborations, and publications. One highlight was the...
Healthcare committee elections on the 27th August 2024
On August 27, 2024, EuroCham's Healthcare Committee held a meeting to review its progress and accomplishments over the past two years. Key highlights included a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Health, represented by H.E. Koy Vanny, and a breakfast talk focused on...
Courtesy Call on H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem on 28 March 2023
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham’s Transport & Logistics Committee and Automotive Committee had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Dr. Kun Nhem, Director General of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) and GDCE officials on 28 March to discuss cross-cutting...
Transports & Logistics Committee Elections | 13th September 2024
Duration: 1 hour n Friday 13 September, EuroCham's Transports & Logistics Committee held its General Meeting and elections. This was an opportunity to reflect on past activities, particularly the committee's strong advocacy efforts in support of the digitalisation...
Digital & Technology Committee Leadership elections | 13th September 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 13th September, EuroCham's Digital & Technology Committee elected its new leadership team for the 2024-2026 term. Following a review of past activities, the committee noted a busy year, having hosted five events in the last twelve...
Green Biz Committee Elections August 23rd 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday, August 23, EuroCham’s Green Biz Committee held its final meeting under the leadership of Dr. Sajith Edirisuriya. The meeting served as a platform to reflect on the committee's significant accomplishments during the 2022-2024 term, which...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee Elections
Duration: 1 hour On September 9, 2024, EuroCham's Tourism & Hospitality Committee held its General Meeting to elect new leadership for the next two-year term. While the tourism industry is currently facing challenges, there is optimism thanks to the government's...
Automotive Committee General Meeting & Election on Tuesday 27 August 2024
Duration: 1 hour On 27 August 2024, the EuroCham Automotive Committee held its election meeting at the EuroCham Office and via MS Teams. The following points were discussed: The outcomes of the meeting with the Institute of Standards in Cambodia were shared with the...
Garment & Manufacturing committee elections on the 22nd of August 2024
Duration: 1 hour [Garment & Manufacturing Committee Elects New Leaders and Discuss Industry Trends]On Thursday 22, EuroCham’s Garment & Manufacturing Committee held a second meeting of the year to elect new leadership and address pressing industry issues. Key...
FMCG Committee Meeting & Election on Wednesday 21st August 2024
Duration: 1 hour On the 21st of August 2024, the FMCG committee held its General Meeting and the Committee Election at EuroCham Office and online via MS Teams. During this meeting, the committee members also discussed on potential topics within the scope of labeling...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 9th August
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham’s Agribusiness Committee, led by Chairman Eugene Kraamwinkel held a meeting on 9 August to discuss the following points: MAFF Meeting: On 26 June, 2024, EuroCham’s Agribusiness Committee held a consultation meeting with 𝐇.𝐄. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝,...
Digital & Technology committee meeting on Tuesday, 30th of July 2024
Duration: 1 hour and a halfThe Digital & Technology Committee met on 30 July to discuss their back-to-back events (Breakfast Talks on AI, machine learning, and cryptocurrency), continue planning the White Book Anniversary, and organise the upcoming committee...
Healthcare Committee meeting on Tuesday, 9th of July
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesOn Tuesday, 9th July, EuroCham’s Healthcare Committee held a meeting to discuss the following points: Curriculum Development: Following discussions on the updated 2022 nursing curriculum, the committee focused on developing curricula for...
Human Resources Sharing Session: Apprenticeship Regulations in Cambodia
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 28 June, the EuroCham’s HR Committee held its second closed-door sharing session on "Apprenticeship Regulations in Cambodia," with insightful presentations from Mrs. Caroline Bougon Sirieix and Mr. Thearith Say, both representing Cambodia...
Human Resources Sharing Session: Boosting Your Professional Visibility on LinkedIn – Friday 14th June 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 14th June 2024, the EuroCham's HR Committee held a short sharing session on "Boosting Your Professional Visibility on LinkedIn" at the EuroCham Office. These were two key takeaways for building a strong LinkedIn presence:Craft a powerful...
Real Estate and Construction committee meeting on Friday, 12th of July
Duration: 1 hour and a halfOn Friday, 12 July, EuroCham’s Real Estate & Construction Committee hosted a meeting at Topaz restaurant to discuss the outcomes of the Tall Building Forum held in May, as well as updates in the industry and the upcoming committee...
FMCG Committee meeting on Friday 21st June 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 21st June, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Committee, led by its Chairman Mr. Daren Ong, held its second meeting to discuss several concerning issues within the industry. Here are the key takeaways: New Policy Recommendation on Legal...
Transport & Logistics committee meeting on Friday, 21st of June
Duration: 1 hour The Transport & Logistics committee held its second meeting of the year on Friday, 21 June to discuss the industry's recent developments. Meeting highlights included: Recap of the 10 June GDCE workshop on standard operating procedures for postal,...
Tourism & Hospitality committee meeting on Wednesday, 12th of June
Duration: 1 hour The Tourism & Hospitality committee held its third committee meeting of the year on Wednesday, June 12th to discuss the industry's updates and upcoming projects. The following points were discussed: Committee initiative roundup: Members discussed...
Green Business Committee meeting on 28th May 2024
Duration: 1 hourOn Tuesday 28th May, the EuroCham's Green Business Committee, led by Chairman Dr. Sajith Edirisuriya, held its second meeting to prepare for the upcoming Green Business Forum and discuss various topics related to green business activities. Below are...
Real Estate and Construction Committee meeting on Thursday 2nd, May 2024
Duration: 1 hour and a halfThe Real Estate and Construction Committee held its second meeting of the year on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, to prepare for the upcoming Tall Building Forum scheduled for Thursday, May 30th. EuroCham will host the third edition of the Tall...
Tax Committee Meeting on the 24th February 2024
Duration: 1 hour On 24th February 2024, Tax Committee led by Dr. Antoine Fontaine, Co-Chair of Committee met to discuss several tax related issues for the second time of the year. Here are the key takeaways: Tax-related issues: To promote fairness and efficiency...
Closed-Door Green Business Committee Meeting on the 7th March 2024
Duration: 1 hour On 7 March, EuroCham Cambodia’s Green Business Committee convened for a closed-door meeting under the theme: E-waste Management: A Global Challenge, A Local and Regional Solution. Mr. Sebastien Ung, Representative at Asia Data Destruction Cambodia...
Digital & Technology Committee Meeting on 30th April 2024
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Digital & Technology Committee held its first committee meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, following with Digital Future Forum in the early stage of the year. The committee has decided to organize two events, one will related to...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee meeting on the 10th of April 2024
Duration: 1 hour The Eurocham Tourism & Hospitality Committee held its second committee meeting on Wednesday, 10 April 2024, to discuss the latest updates in the tourism industry. - In February of this year, a courtesy meeting was held with H.E. Sok Soken,...
Transport & Logistics Committee Meeting on Friday 22nd March
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 22nd March, the Transports & Logistics Committee held its first meeting of the year to discuss its plans for 2024 and beyond. ✅ Last year, the committee was highly active, organising two major events: the Transports & Logistics Forum...
Human Resources Committee Meeting on Friday 1st March 2024
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Human Resources Committee, led by Chairman Mr. Chheav Narath, held its first meeting on Friday, 1 March to discuss several topics concerning future committee activities. These were the key takeaways: The committee will organise a...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday 15th March 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Friday 15th March, the EuroCham Agribusiness Committee, led by Chairman Mr. Eugene Kraamwinkel, held its first meeting for the year to discuss plans and priorities for 2024. ✅𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: The committee maintained its steadfast commitment to...
Fast-Moving Consumer Good Committee Meeting on Monday 3rd March 2024
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee held its first meeting of the year 2024 on Monday 1st March 2023 at the Pernod Ricard Cambodge Office in Phnom Penh. This committee meeting aims to discuss on two (2) main points including; a) take...
Garment & Manufacturing Committee Meeting on Tuesday 20th of February 2024
Duration: 1 hour POn the Tuesday 20th February 2024, the EuroCham Garment & Manufacturing Committee met to explore various topics related to garment and manufacturing. The key takeaways from the meeting:✔ Upcoming publication: Following the previous successful...
GreenBiz Committee Meeting on the 16th February 2024
Duration: 1 hour On 16 February, EuroCham’s Green Business Committee hosted its first meeting of the year to explore various topics related to sustainable business practices and environmental initiatives. The key takeaways from the meeting: Solar Panel News: Mr....
Real Estate & Construction Committee Meeting, 5th February 2024
Duration: 1 hour On Monday, February 5th, 2024, the EuroCham Real Estate and Construction Committee held their first meeting of the year to discuss real estate-related issues: During the previous meeting held on Monday, December 12th, 2023, the members of the REC...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee meeting, 7th February 2024
EuroCham Tourism and Hospitality Committee had its first meeting of the year 2024 on Wednesday 7th February to share the plans for the year 2024 and mainly to prepare the courtesy call on H.E. Sok Soken. The conversation was then focused on three pillars: The state of...
Tax Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 23rd of January 2024
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Tax Committee, led by Mr. Antoine FONTAINE and Mrs. Kimsroy Chhiv, met on January 23rd, 2024, to address various tax-related issues and strategies to create a favourable tax environment in Cambodia with the following points: Simplifying...
Courtesy Meeting between EuroCham and H.E. Bundit Sapheacha Dr. SOK Siphana
Duration: 2 hoursOn 10 January, EuroCham Chairman Tassilo Brinzer and the EuroCham team met with H.E. Prof. Bundit Sapheacha Dr. SOK Siphana, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Mission (Multilateral Trade and Economic Affairs) at the Peace Palace to discuss a range...
Transport & Logistics Committee Meeting on Friday, 15th December 2023
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham’s Transport & Logistics Committee, chaired by Mr. Bunthan Suy, held its last committee meeting of the year to discuss the following topics: Pre-arrival processing: Mr. Suy offered updates on the Ministry of Economy and Finance Prakas on...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 12th December 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Tuesday, 12 December 2023, the EuroCham Tourism & Hospitality Committee held its last committee meeting of the year to find collective solutions to the current challenges facing the tourism industry. The following points were discussed:...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Meeting on 4th December 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Monday, 4th of December 2023, EuroCham REC Committee held its last committee meeting of the year 2023 to mainly discuss on the organisation of the flagship event of the Committee: the Tall Building Forum. This meeting was the occasion to discuss...
Human Resources Committee Meeting on Thursday, 23rd November 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday 23rd November 2023, EuroCham’s Human Resources Committee, chaired by Mr. Chheav Narath held a committee meeting with all the members to discussed on a following points; Outcome of the Courtesy Call on H.E Minister Heng Sour: During the...
AgriBiz Committee Meeting on Friday, 17th of November 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Friday, 17th of November 2023, EuroCham Agribusiness Committee held its 6th committee meeting of the year 2023 to talk stock about the accomplishment of the past months and foresee the next steps. Mr. Rajiv Pradhan, Vice-Chairman of the Committee,...
Next Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 17th of November 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Friday, 17th of November 2023, EuroCham Agribusiness Committee held its 6th committee meeting of the year 2023 to talk stock about the accomplishment of the past months and foresee the next steps. Mr. Rajiv Pradhan, Vice-Chairman of the Committee,...
Tax Committee Meeting on Thursday, 31st of October 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Tuesday, 31 October, the EuroCham Tax Committee held its latest meeting and covered the following points: After years of dedication to the committee, Mr. Chum Socheat is stepping as co-chairman. Dr. Antoine Fontaine will continue his...
Green Business Committee Meeting on Thursday, 26th of October 2023
Duration: 1 hour The chairman of the EuroCham Green Business Committee, Dr. Sajith Edirisuriya, presided over a meeting on Thursday, October 26, during which important issues pertaining to green business were discussed. The following topics were discussed at the...
Digital & Technology Committee Meeting on 19th of October 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday, 19 October 2023, the EuroCham Digital & Technology Committee held its 3rd committee meeting to discuss the following topics: The Digital & Technology Committee has devoted a pillar to financial services since last year. To address...
Healthcare Committee Meeting on Thursday, 21st of September 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday, 21st of September 2023, the EuroCham Healthcare Committee held its fourth meeting of the year, during which committee members were presented with an invitation letter from the Ministry of Health titled "Partnership Opportunity for...
Transport & Logistics Committee Meeting on 15 of September 2023
Duration: 1 hour On 15 September, the EuroCham Transport & Logistics Committee, led by the Chairman Mr. Bunthan Suy, conducted a meeting to discuss the Transport & Logistics-related topics contained in the 2024 White Book, before its official launch at the...
FMCG Exceptional General Meeting on 14 of September 2023
Duration: 1 hour On 14 September 2023, EuroCham’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee (FMCG) held an Exceptional General Meeting to hold elections for the vice-chairmanship and discuss FMCG-related topics to be included in the 2024 White Book, ahead of its release...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 8 September 2023
Duration: 1 hour The 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 held its fourth committee meeting of the year on Friday, 08th September to discussed significant Agribusiness-related topics and the White Book 2024 Edition, before its official launch, during the ASEAN-Cambodia...
Garment & Manufacturing Committee Meeting on 4 of September 2023
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Garment & Manufacturing Committee had a meeting on 4th September to discussed significant Garment & Manufacturing-related topics and the 2023 White Book, before its official launch, in the upcoming “ASEAN-Cambodia Business...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Meeting on 31 of August 2023
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham REC Committee held a meeting on 31 of August 2023 to discuss on the following topics: - White Book 2024 - Prakas 2622 of 11 of May 2023 - Announcement on the EuroCode standards - Breakfast Talk on Measurement - Tall Bulding Forum 2024...
Automotive Committee Meeting on 17th August 2023
Duration: 1 hour and a halfThe EuroCham Automotive Committee held its 3rd Committee meeting of the year to discuss significant automotive-related topics and the 2023 White Book, before its official launch, in the upcoming “ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit”, on 28-29...
Human Resources Committee Meeting on 26 of July 2023
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Human Resources Committee conducted a discussion on significant HR-related topics and the committee's future plans on July 26, 2023, before its Breakfast Talk on Hiring Smart. The following topics were discussed: White Book 2023 Edition:...
Healthcare Committee Meeting on 25 of July 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Tuesday, July 25, the EuroCham Healthcare Committee met for the fourth time in person and online via MS Team. Dr. Vireak Chea, the co-chairman and e-health sector representative, gave a summary of the committee's previous activities and the rest of...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 7 July 2023
Duration: 1 hour and a half The AgriBiz Committee organized its 4th meeting of the year on 7 July and discussed: • Supporting an international workshop that the Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification Consortium (CASIC) aims to organize in October, in...
Green Business Committee Meeting on 4 of July 2023
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Green Business Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, 4th July 2023, to discuss on the following topics: - Green Business Forum outcomes - White Book 2024 - Other Committee projects
D&T Committee Meeting on 30 June 2023
Duration: 1 hour The Digital & Technology Committee convened on Friday, 28 April to address the following initiatives: The committee will host a Breakfast Talk on Digitalisation in the Banking Sector, planned for the 22nd of June. An overview of the banking...
Transport & Logistics Committee meeting 29th June 2023
Duration: 1 hour The Transport & Logistics Committee Meeting held its second meeting of the year on 29th of June at EuroCham Office. Customs Regulation updates: The committee members had a fruitful conversation about the development of a regulation that aims to...
Garment & Manufacturing Committee Meeting on 21 of June 2023
Duration: 1 hour The Garment & Manufacturing Committee held its second meeting on Wednesday 21st June 2023 at the EuroCham Office to discuss the upcoming CSR Awards and the 2023 White Book Edition. The CSR Awards: On October 17, 2023, the EuroCham Garment and...
FMCG Committee Meeting on 19 of June 2023
Duration: 1 hour The third meeting of the FMCG Committee took place on Monday, 19 June. The meeting's major goals were to discuss the FMCG sector's current situation and its major challenges. During the meeting, the following topics were raised: - Illicite trade and...
Tax Committee Meeting on 13 of June 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Tuesday 13th June, the EuroCham Tax Committee held their second meeting of the year to discuss the current tax system and its challenges. Key points from the meeting: The committee is organizing a Breakfast talk on the latest tax updates on...
Human Resources Committee Meeting on 25 of May 2023
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Human Resources Committee held its second meeting of the year. Led by committee vice-chairman, Mr. François Schnoebelen, the following items were addressed : EuroCham and the committee will organise a Breakfast Talk on Hiring Smart on...
Healthcare Committee Meeting on 15 of May 2023
Duration: 1 hourMs. Phrium Dyphan, Co-Chairwoman of the meeting, and a representative of the practitioners brought together several industries involved in the healthcare sector. The occasion allowed for discussion of the Committee's next project:• First step is to...
Tourism & Hospitality Committee meeting on the 16th of May 2023
The EuroCham Tourism & Hospitality Committee convened its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The following subjects were discussed by the Committee under the direction of Mr. Jacques Guichandut: ▪️ Key statistics: To identify the causes of the...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 12 May 2023
Duration: 1 hour and a half The EuroCham's AgriBusiness Committee held its 3rd Committee meeting of the year on Friday 12th May 2023 after its successful Breakfast on Cambodia Agri-Business Perspectives. The following are the key lessons from the discussion: A...
Green Business Committee Meeting on 9 of May 2023
Duration: 1 hour The GreenBiz Committee's chairman, Dr. Sajith Edirisooriya, expressed his joy during the committee's second meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, to discuss on its two biggest initiatives of the year: The White Book 2023: the Green Biz Chapter...
28 april 2023: Digital & Technology Committee meeting
Duration: 1h The Digital & Technology Committee convened on Friday, 28 April to address the following initiatives: The committee will host a Breakfast Talk on Digitalisation in the Banking Sector, planned for the 22nd of June. An overview of the banking industry's...
FMCG Committee Meeting on 6 of April 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday 6 April, the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee met for the second time of the year. The Committee's chairman, Mr. Daren Ong led the meeting, reaffirming the committee's purpose to serve its members by solving common issues. Committee...
Automotive Committee Meeting on 04th April 2023
Duration: 1 hour and a halfThe Automotive Committee of EuroCham met for the second time this year on Thursday, 4 April to discuss recommendations for the forthcoming 2023 White Book. The committee's White Book recommendations this year will focus on: - Optimising tax...
17th of March Committee meeting
Duration: 1 hour Discussion Topics: The Committee held its first meeting of the year 2023 , on the 17th of March 2023 to discuss the following matters: Decision to organize an half-day forum to cover the Transports & Logistics Update, new road regulations, the...
Healthcare Committee Meeting on 16 of March 2023
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham's Healthcare Committee met for the second time of the year on Thursday, 16 March. Following the last Committee's revision of its priorities (focus on supporting the upcoming pharmaceutical law, developing the E-Health Market, and closing the...
Agribusiness Committee Meeting on Friday, 10 March 2023
Duration: 1 hour and a half On Friday 10 March 2023, the EuroCham Agribusiness Committee held their second meeting of the year to discuss: • The upcoming "Cambodia Agri-Update" Breakfast Talk, which will cover the sector's hottest trends, including the latest...
Tax Committee Meeting on 28 of February 2023
Duration: 1 hour The Tax Committee raised several challenges from their last committee meeting on Tuesday, 28th of February 2023. The topics discussed are the following: the governance of the Tax Committee, the activities of the committee going, any discussion on the...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Meeting on 24 of February 2023
Duration: 1 hour On February 24, the Real Estate and Construction Committee held its second meeting of the year to go through future publications and events. The Real Estate and Construction CEO exclusive dinner on April 25th and the Real Estate and Construction Forum...
Real Estate & Construction Committee Meeting on 22 of February 2023
Duration: 1 hour The Real Estate and Construction Committee organized their first meeting of the year on 22 February to discuss their 2023 priorities and set the agendas for their upcoming events. Following a successful Breakfast Talk on Green Building Certifications,...
Automotive Committee Meeting in February 17th 2023
The purpose of this report is to summarize the discussions and outcomes of the recent Automotive Committee meeting held on February 17, 2023. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss and plan for the upcoming event, the Breakfast Talk Automotive Sector Outlook...
Green Business Committee Meeting on 16 of February 2023
Duration: 1 hour EuroCham is proud to put environmental concerns on top of its priority list. To succeed in its environmental objectives, the Green Business Committee will be spearheading progress on several topics. On 16th February, the committee held its first...
Garment & Manufacturing Committee Meeting on 2 of February 2023
Duration: 1 hour On Thursday 2nd of February 2023, the Garment & Manufacturing Committee held its first committe meeting in the 2023 year. They discussed on the following topics: - Plan for 2023 - Updates on Solar Panel Policy and perspectives - Decline in...
FMCG Committee meeting 31st of January 2023
Duration: 1 hour The EuroCham Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee held its first meeting of the year 2023 on the 31st of January at the Pernod Ricard Cambodge Office in Phnom Penh. The Committee discussed improvements in tax subsidies, compliance delays,...
Healthcare Committee Leadership Elections on 30 January 2023
Duration: 1 hour On 30 January, the Healthcare Committee elected three co-chairs: - Dr. Chea Vireak, CEO of Community Pharma and PillTech as Co-Chairman representing the E-Health sector.- Ms. Pech Chommonica, Head of regulatory affairs, Zuellig Pharma as Co-Chairwoman...
AgriBiz Committee meeting on 20th January 2023
Duration: 1 hour and a half The EuroCham Agribusiness Committee held its first meeting of the year on 20 January, led by Chairman Eugene Kraamwinkel and Vice-Chair Rajiv Pradhan. A key focus is making acro-ecology processes more sustainable and improving soil...