Phnom Penh:The Ministry of Civil Service and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office jointly organized a seminar and workshop on public administration and human resource management in Cambodia, aimed at reviewing the current state of the country's civil service and identifying priorities for reform.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the event, held at Sofitel Phnom Penh, gathered about 50 directors and human resource officials from relevant ministries, along with Korean experts and project stakeholders, to discuss civil service human resource management and training, providing practical input for future reforms.

The opening ceremony featured H.E. Ty Janith, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Civil Service, and Ms. Lee Sejin, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Cambodia Office, highlighting the cooperation between Cambodia and South Korea in strengthening the civil service. Ms. Lee described the event as a milestone in the Project on Strengthening Capacity of the Royal School of Administration for Governance Reform. The five-year project, with a budget of $11.7 million, aims to enhance civil services to support Cambodia's strategic goals.

Presentations included insights from Prof. Lee Choong-yeol and Mr. Lim Jun-hyung on the current status and challenges in human resource strategy, while Mr. Cho Hyun-gu and Mr. Choi Hyung-jae discussed recruitment systems and curriculum reform. An interactive session and focus group discussions followed, allowing participants to share feedback that will shape future strategies and consulting activities.

The initiative reflects the longstanding partnership between Cambodia and South Korea, with KOICA providing technical expertise and training to strengthen the Royal School of Administration's capacity. The program will continue in Siem Reap to engage provincial officials, underscoring the shared commitment to a more capable civil service.