Open Improvement Cambodia Group (ODC) hosted a full-day coaching session on December 22, 2023, in Phnom Penh, gathering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and members from casual economies, which a complete of 28 people attended, together with 16 females and one indigenous participant. This session was a part of the challenge “Strengthening Casual Economies and SMEs in Cambodia by Open Information and Digital Literacy,” funded by the Center of International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
The occasion commenced with welcome remarks from Mr. THY Attempt, Govt Director of ODC. He emphasised that it was the primary assembly between ODC and the non-public sector, particularly participating SMEs. Mr. Attempt outlined key aims, together with elevating consciousness of related insurance policies and conducting panel discussions to study sector challenges. In his speech, he additionally linked SMEs with coverage paperwork, notably the Pentagonal Technique – Part 1 on Pentagon 3, specializing in Non-public Sector and Employment Improvement. Along with this, he referred to Pentagon 5, highlighting Digital Economic system and Society Improvement, emphasizing the indispensable nature of digital utilization within the current and future.
Following this, members have been launched to each applied and upcoming actions of the challenge. The coaching lined 4 primary subjects:
All through the session, lively engagement was noticed as members mentioned challenges, akin to environmentally pleasant packaging bills for small companies and queries about tax calculations and digital technicalities. On high of studying expertise, the occasion facilitated networking alternatives amongst members.
After the coaching, an analysis survey was distributed, receiving suggestions from 16 respondents. 56.3% indicated that the coaching virtually met their expectations, whereas 60% rated the subjects and trainers’ performances pretty much as good. Taking this time, ODC expressed gratitude to SARANA Regulation Agency, HLB Audit & Companions, and the ODC staff for his or her contributions and to all members for his or her lively engagement and time. After the coaching in Phnom Penh, ODC will host further coaching classes in two provinces. This initiative goals to offer SMEs and casual economies, significantly indigenous peoples, with studying alternatives and capability constructing to assist develop their companies.
The occasion commenced with welcome remarks from Mr. THY Attempt, Govt Director of ODC. He emphasised that it was the primary assembly between ODC and the non-public sector, particularly participating SMEs. Mr. Attempt outlined key aims, together with elevating consciousness of related insurance policies and conducting panel discussions to study sector challenges. In his speech, he additionally linked SMEs with coverage paperwork, notably the Pentagonal Technique – Part 1 on Pentagon 3, specializing in Non-public Sector and Employment Improvement. Along with this, he referred to Pentagon 5, highlighting Digital Economic system and Society Improvement, emphasizing the indispensable nature of digital utilization within the current and future.
Following this, members have been launched to each applied and upcoming actions of the challenge. The coaching lined 4 primary subjects:
- Company Social Duty (CSR) and Enterprise Registration Course of, introduced by Ms. SREY Nak, Enterprise Improvement Accomplice & CSR Specialist at Sarana Regulation Agency
- Tax Compliance, delivered by Mrs. CHANTHA Marinet, Tax Supervisor at HLB Audit & Companions Co., Ltd
- Social Media Content material and Boosting, introduced by Mr. NAY Maneth, Communications Supervisor at ODC
- Web Security Ideas, led by Mr. SEUN Vichra, Net Improvement and IT Officer at ODC.
All through the session, lively engagement was noticed as members mentioned challenges, akin to environmentally pleasant packaging bills for small companies and queries about tax calculations and digital technicalities. On high of studying expertise, the occasion facilitated networking alternatives amongst members.
After the coaching, an analysis survey was distributed, receiving suggestions from 16 respondents. 56.3% indicated that the coaching virtually met their expectations, whereas 60% rated the subjects and trainers’ performances pretty much as good. Taking this time, ODC expressed gratitude to SARANA Regulation Agency, HLB Audit & Companions, and the ODC staff for his or her contributions and to all members for his or her lively engagement and time. After the coaching in Phnom Penh, ODC will host further coaching classes in two provinces. This initiative goals to offer SMEs and casual economies, significantly indigenous peoples, with studying alternatives and capability constructing to assist develop their companies.