UCSDS Students Compete in TVK Debate Competition

By No Sophearith

On September 16, four University of Cambodia Speech and Debate Society (UCSDS) members joined a debate competition focused on climate change at TVK. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Environment. Teams from the following four universities participated in the event: University of Cambodia (UC), Chenla University, Royal University of Phnom Penh and Cambodia Mekong University. The four teams debated three motions, the first of which was that nuclear energy can help tackle the problems of climate change. The second motion was that climate change must be considered in issues of development, and the third motion was that climate change affects natural resources in the Tonle Sap River.

UCSDS debaters representing the University of Cambodia

The four students selected to represent UC in the debate were Lay Sophanith, No Sophearith, Ouch Leakhina, and Pich Sophealeak. They were advised by Ieng Chankreusna, President of UCSDS, and the student organization’s advisors, Gina Lopez, Peter Tan Keo, and Seng-Dao Keo. The debaters and other members of UCSDS spent more than one month researching the topic, preparing strategies, and rehearsing their remarks.

The UC debaters argued the pro side of the first motion and, although they delivered an impressive team argument, they lost in the first round by one point. All of the debaters demonstrated great resilience and character afterwards, saying that defeat is just a lesson in life and overcoming it can make an individual even stronger.

“On the competition day, there was a group of more than 10 UC students and [Executive members] who attended the event, including Peter Tan Keo, Seng-Dao Keo, and Gina Lopez,” said Sophealeak. “They went to support us at TVK, which made us feel extremely proud and warm.”

Students and Associate Dean Gina Lopez posed for pictures at the competition.

She also added that, “For us, we lost in the debate, but we won a lot more than a title. We won recognition from our advisors and friends; we gained knowledge and experience; and we strengthened friendships. It is hard to find this type of experience anywhere else.”

Leakhina also felt disappointed by the results at first, but she said that she has learned much from the experience in terms of public speaking and team work. She believes she has gained more confidence and is more open to receiving feedback from others and sharing with others.

“Although our team lost in the competition, this failure for me is not real failure in life, but another step that pushes me to move towards success,” said Leakhina.

A number of UC students went to the event to support their friends and the University.

Sophanith agreed with this and said, “As long as we keep trying our best, success will always be with us. We have to dare to fail, learn from failure, build strength from our failures, and understand failure.”

Like my three teammates, I have not lost hope in our debating abilities and believe that the UCSDS will have many more opportunities to win. We may have lost this debate, but in real life, we have not lost because the word ‘lose’ is for those who completely give up and no longer try after they encounter an obstacle. And, that, we will never do.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 26

UC Students Join a Discussion about the Tourism Sector in Cambodia

By Chhay Daroth

UC Students Join a Discussion about
the Tourism Sector in Cambodia

Five students from the University of Cambodia (UC) were invited to discuss the tourism sector in Cambodia alongside other university students on September 21 at Southeast Asia Television (SEATV, Channel 31). They were An Putratha, Ieng Chankreusna, Lim Nguon, Po Piset, and Saya Molika. The Ministry of Tourism organized the event, which was presided over by H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, to celebrate the 32nd World Tourism Day and to help Cambodians better understand the relationship between tourism and culture, especially the responsibility of the hosts and visitors. The topic of discussion was “Tourism-Linking Cultures,” and the four universities that participated in the discussion were UC, the National University of Management, Build Bright University, and the Royal University of Phnom Penh.

A team of UC students attended the event to learn more aboutthe
tourism sector and to support their friends and the University.

Several other UC students attended the event to learn more about the tourism sector. One of the students, Mon Doungmonyrath, said that she was proud to see the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism celebrate such an event and help broaden the potential of the tourism industry in Cambodia. Moreover, she was happy to learn about what the government is doing to strengthen and further develop tourism here, and recommended that more students from other universities have a chance to share their knowledge and understanding of the industry in the future.

Afterwards, the Ministry of Tourism invited 30 students from each of the four universities to participate in a field trip in the upcoming month.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 33

UCSDS Hosts Mini-Competition at UC By Ieng ChankreusnaUCSDS Hosts Mini-Competition at UCUCSDS Hosts Mini-Competition at UC By Ieng Chankreusna

By Ieng Chankreusna

On July 30, the University of Cambodia Speech and Debate Society (UCSDS) conducted a mini-competition to select the best speaker of the month. First, we distributed the topic to the members, who had one week to research the topic. At the meeting, they presented their argument on the given topic for three minutes and were able to debate either the pro or con side. Pech Sophealeak, Chheng Raksmey, and I served as the three student judges. We judged the students on three important categories: content, delivery, and language. I judged the competitors on content, which covered logic idea, structure, original thought, and references. Sophealeak judged on delivery, which covered body language, voice projection, and enthusiasm. And Raksmey judged language, which covered grammar, pronunciation, and word selection.

Ieng Chankreusna (left) presented the award to the competition winner, No Sophearith (right).

After marking the members’ debate presentations, we selected the best speaker of the month: No Sophearith. He earned the highest number of points and was awarded a gift. We also provided feedback to all of the debate members. To become the best speaker of the month, students need to understand the art of public speaking. The simple tip is to know what you are going to say and how you will say it. One also needs to say the message creatively.

UCSDS is recognized and fully supported by the University of Cambodia (UC). Its objectives are to improve students’ ability to speak and debate, build a network and friendship among UC students, provide scholarship information to students, and promote community service activities.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 27

Six UC Students Attend 2nd Youth Summer Camp 2011

By Chhay Daroth

Six students from the University of Cambodia (UC) were invited to join the 2nd Youth Summer Camp 2011 from July 13-19 in Siem Reap province. Two hundred and sixty-four students from public and private higher education institutions attended, as well as some Khmer expatriates and volunteers. The theme of the youth camp, which was hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), was “Cambodia, My Motherland.” The opening ceremony was held in the Cambodian Cultural Village and was presided over by H.E. Im Sethy, Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport, and President of Youth Summer Camp Inter-Ministry Committee.

Six outstanding UC students

The six students representing UC were Chhay Daroth, Eung Kimmuyly, Mon Doungmonyrath, Phlook Radet, Pisal Chanty, and Sam Sovorleak. Three of the students were selected by the UC Student Senate (UCSS), while the other three students were selected by the UC Speech and Debate Society (UCSDS).

The objectives of the youth camp were as follows: to deepen participants’ knowledge on the spirit of national identity; to educate participants to better understand their motherland, national heritage, traditions, culture, and national developments; to broaden and strengthen the network and cooperation between Cambodian expatriates and local youths; and to participate in the development of the country.

Students Participated 2nd Youth Summer Camp 2011

During the seven-day camp, the students participated in several educational and cultural enrichment activities. They visited the Cambodian Cultural Village and Bayon Temple during the first two days and, on the third day, learned about Cambodian history, specifically the creation of Khmer temples and the role of the Apsara Authorities to protect the temples. Students also visited Angkor Wat, a part of the Angkor World Heritage Site which many Cambodian citizens consider to be the soul of the country. Afterwards, students visited Ta Prohm Temple and were then divided into four different groups to learn about Khmer poetry, Khmer pop dance, Rorbam Nesat, and Koh Angre dance. On the fourth day of the camp, students participated in an environmental cleaning activity and planted 600 trees in a zone protected by Apsara Authorities. They also visited Norodom Sihanouk Angkor National Museum to learn about the culture, civilization, and traditions of their Khmer ancestors, and enjoyed a drama performance about Javaraman VII performed by Cambodian Cultural Village artists. H.E. Touch Choun, Director General of Youth Department for MoEYS lectured on “Personal Ability Development” to the students on the fifth day. Students then participated in a talent show, visited a silk weaving center to learn more about the craft and silkworms, and toured West Baray. The following day, students learned about important historical sites during their visit to Kulen Mountain National Park, Banteay Srey Temple, and Bakheng Mountain. On the final day of the youth camp, students listened to a presentation by H.E. Chey Chab, Secretary of State for MoEYS, on “Morality of Youth.” They also viewed an exhibit of creative art work that teams of students created during the camp.

participated in a seven-day leadership camp.
During the event, they learned about Khmer culture and history,
participated in community service activities, and listened to
presentations by high-level officials,
including H.E. Chey Chab, Secretary of State for MoEYS,
whom the students posed with for a picture.

 During the closing ceremony, H.E. Chey Chab said he believed that students received good knowledge and that the Youth Summer Camp 2011 was a success. He encouraged students to continue to be good children, good students, good friends, and good citizens for the benefit of their families and society. The closing ceremony was presided over by H.E. Chey Chab, H.E. Touch Choun, and Mr. Mao Vudy, Governor of Siem Reap province.

The six UC students who participated in the camp are to be commended for their participation and leadership potential. A few of the students were also recognized during the camp. Mon Doungmonyrath, a UC student and UCSS member, was selected by the Camp Committee to be the host of three different programs: the tree planting ceremony, the visit at Norodom Sihanouk Angkor National Museum, and the closing ceremony. She and another student, Sam Sovorleak, were also selected to be Deputy Leaders of their respective teams in the camp. Additionally, Phlook Radet and Pisal Chanty were selected to be group leaders, while Eung Kimmuyly was selected to be a dancer in the Khmer pop dance.

“Youth Summer Camp was an event of a. . .[lifetime], and taught me a lot about how to learn and share together, live together, and work together,” said Mon Doungmonyrath. “This is such a great program for youth to put what they have learned from the camp into real life practice.”

Among the many honors the UC students received,
Mon Doungmonyrath was selected to be
the host for the closing ceremony

She added that she could not describe her feelings on the last day of the camp, only that she did not want to be away from her new friends and that many students were sad when they said their good-byes.

“I will never ever forget about this. . .[for] the rest of my life,” she said.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 28

Students Participate in Launch Event for UNDP Report on Human Capital

By Lim Nguon

Ten undergraduate students from the University of Cambodia (UC) were invited to attend a launch event in which findings of a UNDP report on human capital in Cambodia were presented. The report was a collaborative effort between UNDP Cambodia and the Supreme National Economic Council. The event was hosted on August 12 in Phnom Penh.

Distinguished speakers on the panel discussion

The report, “Human Capital Implications of Future Economic Growth in Cambodia: Elements of a Suggested Roadmap,” identified existing gaps in education and skills development as constraints to Cambodia’s economic development and its efforts to reduce poverty. It also offered recommendations aimed at improving Cambodia’s human resource development, increasing the country’s economic competitiveness, and reducing poverty. These recommendations included improving the quality of education and training programs, producing a long-term financial plan, and developing a system for coordination and cooperation between different ministries, research and academic institutions, and civil society organizations.

UC students were very exited to attend the report launch ceremony.

The seminar was divided into two sessions, the first of which was a presentation by Dr. Satish Mishra, UNDP Consultant, and the second, a panel discussion focused on the Human Capital Roadmap.

In addition to saying that they enjoyed the discussion about the Human Capital Roadmap at the launch event, a few of the UC students said the event made them reflect upon their own educational experiences in Cambodia and their prospects for finding good jobs based on their qualifications.

“It was a great seminar to participate in, and I acquired. . .sophisticated knowledge from this launch ceremony and the panel discussion,” said Chanty Pisal, UC Student Senate (UCSS) President. He continued to say that he would share what he had learned from the seminar to other UC students and friends.

Students from UC are featured prominently on the front cover of the report, which can be downloaded online at http://www.un.org.kh/undp/knowledge/publications/human-capital-report?app_id=1.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 30

Students Attend PHD Training

By Yon Phanith

Nine students from the University of Cambodia (UC) joined a one-day training, “Building Capacity as Facilitators,” on September 10 at Pannasastra University (PUC). The training was conducted by People Health Development Association (PHD), an organization that collaborates with universities in Cambodia to provide youth with health and drug prevention education. UC’s partnership with PHD has continued to strengthen, with a growing number of students being trained in life skills and having meaningful learning experiences.

Sok Socheat, a PHD trainer, said that the session aimed to build students’ skills, particularly their capacity as facilitators and teachers, and their ability to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Twenty-eight students participated in the training and came from five different universities: UC, PUC, Phnom Penh International University (PPIU), Human Resource University (HRU), and Cambodia University of Specialty (CUS). The student trainees from UC were Long Vichda, Ly Chan Rattana, Leng Sotheary, Chea Sokunthea, Sen Sopheara, Phlok Radet, Chhouy Rattanak, Theng Chanthorn and Yon Phanith.

The training aimed to further enhance the students’ ability to teach their peers about information they learned in previous PHD training sessions on HIV/AIDs, and violence and gender. Students who participate in the PHD trainings are asked to become trainers at their respective universities so they can pass their newly acquired knowledge to other students.

During this training, students actively participated in group discussions and problem solving activities, sharing their experiences and knowledge with each other. In addition, students role-played as facilitators in order to demonstrate they had mastered the lessons and were confident enough to teach other students.

According to Sok Socheat, the students were very interested in the training and were comfortable contributing their knowledge and raising questions.

UC student Long Vichda said he was very proud to be taught these issues and how to train other students, and also praised PHD and the universities for choosing young people as their target audience.

“Drugs and AIDs are hot issues for the youth,” he said, adding that it is important for students to learn more about the risk factors and prevention techniques.

Another student, Leng Sotheary, expressed her concern about social problems prevalent among the youth and said that, after receiving training on these issues, she believes she can contribute to reducing risk factors in society by sharing her knowledge with other people.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 30

Students Attend Cambodia Human Development Report 2011 Ceremony

By Chhay Daroth

Fifteen students from the University of Cambodia (UC) attended the launch ceremony of the Cambodia Human Development Report 2011 (CHDR), “Building Resilience: The Future of Rural Livelihoods in the Face of Climate Change,” on August 30. The event was organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment (MoE). The ceremony was presided over by H.E. Keat Chhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, H.E. Dr. Mok Mareth, Senior Minister and Minister of Environment, and Douglas Broderick, UN Resident Coordinator.

UC students posed with Douglas Broderick,
UN Resident Coordinator, after the event.

During his opening remarks, H.E. Keat Chhon said that the report is valuable in that it provides detailed information about climate change and its adverse impact on Cambodia to government institutions, development partners, and public and private sector institutions. These institutions can then utilize the information in the report to prepare appropriate strategies for adapting and responding to climate change issues, he said.

“Climate change for Cambodia is fundamentally a development challenge. Cambodia is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. This vulnerability does not necessarily come from high exposure, but rather from low adapting and coping capacities,” said Douglas Broderick. “These capacities can and should be strengthened, not only as part of a broader national response to the manifestations of climate change, but also to enhance the country’s ability to respond to all natural disasters and to lessen their impacts on the poor and the near poor.”

After the ceremony, the UC students said they found the launch ceremony to be very informative and it helped them to think about ways to mitigate the effects of climate change and build resilient communities.

The report launch ceremony was organized by UNDP
in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment.

“The event was like a flash alert to help us know more about the effects of global climate change in the upcoming years,” said Sokkhea Gechcheng, a UC Student Senate officer. “The program also. . .[provided recommendations]. . .on how to build resilience so we can balance the threat of climate change and our development activities.”

Another student, Pech Sophealeak, a UC Speech and Debate Society officer, also attended the event and said that she believes it was really important because it provides people with critical information.

She added, “Not many Cambodian people know about climate change and its effects, so it is good to educate them on the issue of climate change, for this issue really affects their daily livelihood.”

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 33

Sermon on Virtues of Parents

By Chhay Daroth


Five students from the University of Cambodia (UC) were invited to listen to a sermon at the Ministry of Cults and Religions on September 14. The sermon, “The Minute of Buddhism in Relation to Society,” was delivered by five monks from Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University under the topic of “Virtue.” Hundreds of Buddhist people in Cambodia attended the event.

Many individuals were emotional after listening to one of the monks read a poem describing the virtues of parents, and acknowledged that their parents have sacrificed much for them.

The students who attended this event said they were very happy to participate in the activity, and believe that respecting and appreciating one’s parents is an honorable virtue.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 32

Student Wins Scholarship to Pursue Master’s Degree in China

By Sok Lak

To seek a better education and achieve her goal of becoming a good teacher in Cambodia, female student Long Geklourng decided to apply for a scholarship to study in China through the annual Chinese Government Scholarship Program. She was recently informed that she won the full scholarship, allowing her to pursue her Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Pedagogy in China. The scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, travel expenses, and a small living stipend.

Long Geklourng won a scholarship to study in China for two years.

Originally from Kandal province, Geklourng is a student majoring in Finance and Banking at the University of Cambodia (UC), and also completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education in Teaching English as a Second Language from the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL). She will depart for China in September to start the two-year program and expects to come back to Cambodia in July 2013.

“I felt happy and excited when I successfully won the scholarship to China. . .[because it is] considered to be one of the rising super powers in the world,” Geklourng said.

She added that having an opportunity to study in China will provide her with new knowledge and experiences, especially new ideas on how to help develop Cambodia in the future.

Through the Master’s program, she hopes to gain more extensive knowledge about how to design effective curriculum that serves students’ interests and the needs of Cambodia. She plans to share the knowledge and skills she will gain from this study abroad opportunity with students in Cambodia because she believes that students are significant to the development of the country.

“I expect to improve my teaching ability [and gain] good experience. . .[so I can help]. . .my family and my nation be better and better,” she stated.

She has committed to learning as much as she can during her study abroad experience, but she also recognizes that studying overseas will not be an easy task. It will require her to focus on her studies, conduct research, strengthen her communication skills, and take care of her health.

“People will always face many unexpected obstacles with everything they do, but the most important thing is to find good solutions to the problems and never let the obstacles [hinder] you,” she said.

She hopes that other Cambodian students pursue opportunities like this. As a successful scholarship recipient, her advice to students is to set clear goals in life and to pursue them. This is an important factor for achieving success, she said. She also advises students to never be afraid of failure, and to see the opportunity in difficulty rather than seeing the difficulty in opportunity. Finally, she believes that being confident in oneself and being calm during problems are both important for success.

Geklourng said she experienced some difficulty when applying for the foreign scholarship because it was her first time completing a detailed application.

To win this scholarship, students had to go through several steps. First, students needed to fill out the application form given by the scholarship department. Second, students needed to take an examination, which focused on English and general knowledge. After successfully completing this stage, students were then required to submit an application form, two letters of recommendation, a study plan, and supporting documentation, including copies of their Bachelor’s degree certificates. Qualifying students were invited to interview for the scholarship, and had to complete a physical health examination and submit the results to the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh.

She was presented a certificate at the official scholarship award ceremony.

Every year, the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh sponsors Cambodian students to pursue graduate studies in China through the Chinese Government Scholarship Program. This year, 45 Cambodian students were recipients of this scholarship and, currently, a total of 130 Cambodian students are now in China pursuing their graduate degrees. To date, over 450 Cambodian students have earned graduate degrees in China through this program.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 33

Students Visit Clinic for PHD Training

By No Sophearith

In a collaboration between the University of Cambodia (UC) and People Health Development (PHD) Association, UC students from the last four PHD trainings had a chance to visit a clinic on July 12 as a part of the Youth Initiative Project focused on educating youth on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sexual and reproductive health, and drugs.

Forty-five student trainees participated in the clinic visit to MEC Clinic and Toek Thla Health Care Center to get more information from doctors on how to maintain good sexual and reproductive health, as well as information on STDs, HIV/AIDS, drugs, and blood testing services.

UC students visited a health care clinic as part of their training with PHD.

In addition to learning about subjects related to their academic majors, the UC students said they believe it is important to learn more about life skills that are useful to them. They not only studied about these issues during the trainings, they went to clinics so they could ask the doctors questions about how to cure STDs and how to protect themselves from STDs and HIV/AIDS. Instead of being embarrassed about talking about sexual and reproductive health, the students sought to gain a better understanding of the issues and to take better care of their own health.

Ban Chenda, a UC student trainee, said that he was really happy to have a chance to visit a clinic and see the patient-doctor interactions, medicine, and medical equipment. Chenda added that learning in the training sessions at UC was one part of the process, and that going to the clinic was especially helpful because it clarified his understanding of HIV/AIDS, STDs and sexual and reproductive health.

“If anyone has doubts about his/her sexual and reproductive health, they should go discuss it and find a solution with a doctor,” said Chenda.

Students were given direct access to doctors and asked questions related to sexual and reproductive health and drugs.

“I will share knowledge I gained from the clinic with my family, neighbors, and especially my friends, to let them know what I have learned from the training and clinic visit experience,” said Koy Piseth, another student trainee.

Piseth encouraged people, especially students, to be careful with their sexual and reproductive health. If they are concerned about health issues, they should consult with skilled doctors. Doctors at the MEC Clinic provide free services and medicine for everyone.

“Don’t. . .[take chances]. . .with your health; go and meet with doctors,” said Piseth.

Source: UC Bulletin September 2011, Page 34

Student Wins Scholarship to Study Abroad in France

By San Boromeichan

Nara Sokhema, a Term VIII student majoring in economics at the University of Cambodia (UC), was recently selected as a recipient of the Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia (EMMA) program, which allows her to study in France for one semester. EMMA is an exchange program between universities in the European Union (EU) and Asia, and is sponsored by the EU Commission in partnership with Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).

Khema will attend the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis in Nice, France, for six months starting in September 2011. She plans to take courses in economics, and all of her courses will be conducted in French.

She said she is very excited to have an opportunity to study in France because it has always been her dream to study in Europe, but she also expressed some concern. She said that some of her family members are very conservative and do not believe daughters should travel far away from home, even if they are pursuing higher education. Seeing this as an important opportunity to grow and develop, Khema reasoned with her family to convince them to let her go, and after much discussion, her family finally approved.

“I am so thrilled and look forward to learning about education, lifestyles, and development in France, as well as customizing the lessons learned and applying these new ideas to help develop Cambodia” said Khema. “I also feel a bit scared because I have to be a good representative of my country to compete with students in the developed world.”

Driven by motivation, she is committed to overcoming any difficulties that may arise and hopes to raise awareness about Cambodia and its people when she is there. If possible, she said, she also wants to “wake them up about the potential of Cambodians, especially Cambodian women.”

Nara Sokhema is a bright and talented Cambodian youth who has earned a number of academic distinctions and recognition for her volunteer work. She is active in university activities and has volunteered in social and community activities since high school. She also writes for the UC Bulletin and plans to write about her experiences in France in the next edition.

Source: UC Bulletin June 2011, Page 2

UC 500 Vision Scholarship 2011

KYSD Song, Poem and Drawing Competition

The Khmer Youth and Social Development Organization (KYSD) launched Song, Poem and Drawing Competition for all Cambodian people who aged ranged from 15 to 30 under the theme "Environmental Right and Natural Resource". All submission need to submit at address: No 1 BEo, Stress 338, Sangkat Toul Svey Prey I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh by 5pm, 5 December 2011. The winners of competition will receive gold medal and certification for each first place, silver medal and certification for each second place, and bronze medal and certification for each third place. The result of competition release on the television, newspaper and radio on December 10, 2011 (the place and time will announce later). For more information, please contact 077 632 071/017 932 671/092 890 198.   

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

Hosted by: U.S. Embassy in partnership with University of Cambodia (UC)

Date: November 18, 2011

Venue: University of Cambodia

13:20: Registration

13:50: Welcome remark: Peter Tan Keo, VP for Strategy, Development, and International Cooperation, University of Cambodia; Secretary-General, Asia Economic Forum

13:55: Introductory remark: Jeff Daigle, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy [tbc]

14:00: Session 1: Showcase of business success stories

                14:00-14:20: Chang Bunleang, Managing Partner of BROWN, Coffee and Bakery (PPoint Presentation)

14:22-14:30: Sok Hach, CEO of Golden Rice (DVD-5mn video)

14:30: Session 2: Role of the banking industry: Loan procedures

 Dieter Billmeier, Vice President of Canadia Bank (PPoint Presentation)

14:45-15:00 -----------------------------------Coffee break----------------------------------------------

15:00: Session 3: Preparing a good business plan

Partners of Fii & Associates (PPoint Presentation)

15:30: Session 4: Exploring future entrepreneurial opportunities: Panel discussion & Q/A

Dieter Billmeier, Vice President of Canadia Bank

Chang Bunleang, Managing Partner of BROWN, Coffee and Bakery

Partners of Fii & Associates

Sok Hach, President of EIC (Economic Institute of Cambodia), CEO of Golden Rice

Ho Vandy, CEO of World Express Tours & Travel       

16:30 Wrap-up by Dr Virak Prum, End of program