Capacity Building Workshop on 'Sustainable Finance and Investor Roadmap' Held to Promote Knowledge and Objectives of Sustainable Finance in Cambodia
On March 4, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, co-organised a hybrid capacity building workshop on “Sustainable Finance and Investor Roadmap” at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, under the high presidency of H.E. Sou Socheat, Director General of the SERC, and Shomi Kim, Country Representative of GGGI in Cambodia.
This workshop aimed to promote the understanding of the principles and objectives of sustainable finance, provide practical knowledge on issuing and managing sustainable financial instruments and how to align sustainable finance with Cambodia’s development goals, provide knowledge in building frameworks to attract investors and ensure long-term impact, and highlight current and potential investors in sustainable projects within Cambodia.
“Sustainable finance is no longer a choice but a necessity for Cambodia’s economic resilience and climate action," remarked H.E. Sou Socheat, during the workshop.
He added:
With a robust sustainable bond market, we can attract responsible investments that support green growth, social equity, and long-term financial stability. Today’s workshop has an important role in equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed to drive this transition. This will help Cambodia remain a competitive and sustainable investment destination.
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Shomi Kim also stated, “GGGI has been supporting green bonds in Cambodia through the Cambodia Bond Accelerator Program (CSBA), highlighted the important role of sustainable finance in driving both green and inclusive economic growth. In recent years, Cambodia has made remarkable progress in the transition to sustainable finance, such as the issuance of Cambodia's largest green bond by the Royal Group PPSEZ in 2024 and development of more than USD 100M green and sustainable bond in the pipeline.”
She continued:
Sustainable financing and green taxonomy are not new concepts, but rather a paradigm shift towards sustainable investment for Cambodia. By providing relevant stakeholders with the right tools, knowledge, frameworks, and perspective, the sector can mobilise investments that align with national development priorities while addressing environmental and social challenges. GGGI remains committed to building a strong eco-system for sustainable financing that attracts responsible investors and fosters long-term economic prosperity for Cambodia.
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The workshop was attended by SERC officials and members of management, as well as representatives from GGGI, CGIF, GuarantCo, Ministry of Environment, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), General Department of International Cooperation and Debt Management of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), Cambodia Association of Securities Firms (CASF), Securities Investors Association of Cambodia (SIAC), Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) and the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC).
Other representative from commercial banks, listed companies, potential issuers, insurance companies, and media institutions were also present, in addition to expert speakers with extensive experience in sustainable finance from the S&P Global Ratings, S&P Sustainable 1, GGGI, CGIF, Incofin Investment Management, Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance and Royal Group Securities Plc., with a total of 126 participants (including 36 virtual participants) in attendance.
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