Phnom Penh: On May 12, 2026, the Queen Mother Ishanvarman Museum of Economics and Monetary Affairs (the Museum) and the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue their successful partnership in promoting economic literacy among Cambodian youth.
The signing ceremony was held at the Museum of Economics and Monetary Affairs under the chairmanship of Mr. Yim Laet, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, representing Ms. Bandit Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia.
Building on the achievements of the past two years, the continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding on the “Banking Sector Program for Economic Literacy” reaffirms the strong commitment of the banking sector to promoting economic education. This initiative increases the number of students from public educational institutions who can visit the National Bank of Cambodia’s Museum of the National Bank of Cambodia, with the help of partner banks and key financial institutions, to promote a deeper understanding of the country’s economic and monetary history.
To date, through this initiative, Cambodian private banks have contributed funds to cover transportation and visit costs and provided opportunities to approximately 15,000 students. Students from public educational institutions in Phnom Penh, the outskirts of Phnom Penh, and the provinces of Kampong Thom, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Kratie, and Kampong Cham can visit the Museum of the Royal Cambodian People. This valuable educational opportunity has helped broaden the cultural horizons of the students while they gain a deeper understanding of the history of money and the national economy.
Mr. Rath Sophorn, President of the Cambodian Bankers Association, said, “The continuation of this MoU builds on the fruitful results we have achieved over the past two years and is in line with the Cambodian Bankers Association’s (CSFPs) Sustainable Finance Principles in building capacity and promoting economic literacy. The visit to the Museum of the Royal Cambodian People’s Bank provides students with valuable knowledge and opportunities to learn about our history, as well as the value of money.”
Mr. Blaise Killiang, Co-Director of the Museum of the Royal Cambodian People’s Bank, said: “We are delighted with this successful partnership that has allowed thousands of students from state educational institutions to learn about Cambodia’s economic and monetary history, as well as to strengthen the Museum of the Royal Cambodian People’s Bank.”
Mr. Yim Laet, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, announced that “this third-year Memorandum of Understanding demonstrates a strong and long-term commitment to promoting financial literacy and financial literacy among Cambodian youth through the study tour program at the Museum of the Royal Cambodian People’s Bank. “.
