Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Day Highlights Women’s Role in Driving the Green Economy
Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Day 2025 spotlighted the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in advancing the Kingdom’s sustainable and inclusive growth.
Held under the theme “From Vision to Action: Women Entrepreneurs Drive a Greener Future,” the annual event brought together around 300 women business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to share experiences, celebrate achievements, and explore practical solutions for integrating sustainability into business practices.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, said:
“Moving towards green production, transparent supply chains, and ethical business is not just a trend—it is the new standard for global trade.”
According to Cambodia’s Economic Census 2022, approximately 70 percent of the country’s economic units are led or owned by women, underscoring their crucial role in local production, job creation, and community development. However, most of these women-led enterprises continue to operate in the informal sector, limiting their access to formal financing, government incentives, and business development support.
The Minister acknowledged the challenges women entrepreneurs face in adopting greener practices:
“Eco-friendly materials, renewable energy systems, green technologies or green certifications can be costly at the outset, especially for small enterprises with limited capital,” he said.
He encouraged women entrepreneurs to take practical steps such as monitoring energy consumption, reducing waste, and sourcing more sustainable raw materials, particularly from local agricultural producers.
The event also recognised nine outstanding women entrepreneurs for their contributions to job creation, revenue growth, and the innovative, sustainable development of products and services—demonstrating the determination, resilience, and leadership of Cambodian women in building a greener and more inclusive economy.
