The conference got underway on May 5. Science ministry
The National Productivity Center of Cambodia (NPCC) and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) are currently holding a training course on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics with the goal of enhancing productivity.
The NPCC, under the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, explained that the course will run from May 5-9, with attendance by the members of the 21 member countries of the APO, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Its aim is to equip the participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in AI and data analytics to enhance productivity across various sectors. Participants are expected to gain competencies in understanding key AI concepts, using essential tools, handling data through collection, preprocessing, analysis and visualisation, and applying these techniques in real-world scenarios.
It also focuses on AI-driven decision-making, strategic implementation of AI solutions, and preparing for future technological trends.
The workshop brings together international experts and industry practitioners to deliver comprehensive sessions and site visits to leading institutions such as AI Farm Robotics and the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology.
Um Serivuth, director of NPCC and head of APO Cambodia, added that the participants with have the opportunity to share what their organisations have implemented and achieved – in term of AI, data analytic and technology – across the programme.
“We are fortunate, that we could find the two site visits matching to the programme that will allow the participants to observe how Cambodia is utilising AI. Some data analytics are in place to propagate it to other sectors during the digitalisation era,” he said.
Yea Bunna, secretary of state at the science ministry, said the ministry has been working to promote the development of technology and innovation in public entities and service the industry in the digital era.
The goal, he explained, is ensure economic growth, through improving services to businesses and investors including via E-Government, and regulatory reform to promote investment and efficiency.
“Organisations that harness the power of AI and data-driven insights will not only survive but thrive. Today, we embark on a journey to understand how these technologies are reshaping industries, empowering workforces and unlocking unprecedented efficiency,” he said.
Citing a World Economic Forum report, he noted that by 2025, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy.
“Today, we can imagine a manufacturing plant where sensors collect real time data on machinery to improve efficiency. In the field of agriculture, we use smart technology to increase productivity, with farmers using data analytics to predict crop yield, reducing waste and enhancing food security,” Bunna said.
