At the OECD Ministerial Conference in Paris, Cambodia made a commitment, hosted by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. This gathering convened ministers, high-level representatives from OECD member countries, non-members, and international organizations at the OECD Headquarters.
Hem Vanndy, Cambodia's Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), addressed global leaders and policymakers in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). He underscored the transformative potential of open science in driving progress, enabling nations to address pressing issues more effectively.
Open science entails openly sharing scientific research, data, and discoveries with the public, fostering transparency, collaboration, and accessibility within the scientific community. Its significance lies in accelerating innovation, addressing global challenges, fostering economic growth, enhancing education and literacy, building public trust and engagement, and maximizing research impacts.
During the conference, Vanndy urged stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, educators, and citizens, to collaborate in advancing open science initiatives. He envisioned a future where science serves as a public good, accessible to all, driving sustainable development and global prosperity.
Vanndy highlighted Cambodia's technological transformation agenda, emphasizing its efforts to integrate science, technology, and innovation (STI) into government strategies. This includes sectoral technology roadmaps from EduTech to Green Tech.
He outlined Cambodia's strategic direction in STI, alongside the STI Roadmap 2030 and the National Research Agenda 2025. Ongoing efforts include developing the Sub-decree on Research and Development (R&D) and the Draft Law on Technology Transfer, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and societal progress.
The OECD, comprising 38 member countries, facilitated the Ministerial meeting. It served as a pivotal platform for ministers to discuss and guide the future work of the Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy (CSTP), aiming to strengthen relationships and address shared challenges among members, non-members, and international organizations.
