Cambodia Reaffirms Human Capital as Top Priority for Sustainable Development
Prime Minister Hun Manet has declared human capital development as Cambodia's top priority, emphasizing the crucial role of education, healthcare, and employment in sustainable national progress. The government plans to maintain and increase spending on these sectors in the 2027 budget.
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