Environment minister Eang Sophalleth addresses the official launch of the second phase of the ministry’s digital administration programme – and a new app – on May 22. Environment ministry
The Ministry of Environment has officially launched phase 2 of its E-Admin Digital Administration Programme, along with the Chakra STEM app. The initiative aims to accelerate the flow of administrative documents and improve responsiveness to environmental issues in Cambodia.
The May 22 launch ceremony was presided over by environment minister Eang Sophalleth and attended by senior ministry officials, as well as representatives of multiple government institutions and development partners.
The minister described the programme as a “historic milestone” in the ministry’s digital administration efforts. It is intended to streamline document circulation and improve efficiency, and aligns with the seventh-mandate government’s five key strategic priorities: People, Roads, Water, Electricity and Technology.
He explained how the rollout of digital administration tools is contributing to economic development, public service improvement and environmental solutions in accordance with the Environmental Sector Strategic Plan. The plan is built around three strategic pillars: Administration, Technology and Public Awareness. The pillars aim to help Cambodia become cleaner, greener and more sustainable, in line with phase one of the government’s Pentagonal Strategy.
“Promoting the digital transformation across all areas of the ministry starts with people and moves toward digitisation. Digitisation increases operational efficiency by simplifying document management and workflow, ensuring transparency and accountability, reducing bureaucratic procedures, logging all activities, improving data management and creating a digital work environment, all in pursuit of a modernised institution,” he said.
The programme’s launch included the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the ministry and STEM Cambodia, regarding the development and rollout of the Chakra STEM app.
The MoU was signed by Mao Soveng, ministry secretary of state, and Nithijounie Dene Eang, executive director of STEM Cambodia.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the app’s development was signed by Mao Soveng, ministry secretary of state (left), and Nithijounie Dene Eang, executive director of STEM Cambodia. Environment ministry
Nithijounie Dene noted that STEM Cambodia has been established for 18 years and focuses on the four key pillars of STEM education: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
She also explained that the development of technology for the environmental sector is a key priority of STEM Cambodia, especially through the creation of the new app.
“This collaboration holds significant meaning in promoting the implementation of cleanliness, greenness and sustainability, in line with the environmental sector's strategic plan. It also contributes to making our planet greener and represents a joint commitment to the future of the next generation,” she said, adding that the Chakra STEM app will help facilitate and improve the monitoring and management of natural resources and the environment more effectively.
Sophalleth expressed his gratitude to STEM Cambodia for its collaboration and contribution to helping Cambodia become cleaner, greener and more sustainable.
He added that the app, which was developed by young Cambodians, will do so in three vital ways.
It will raise awareness among the public and the youth on the importance of loving and protecting the environment. In addition, the app will record tree-planting locations and monitor their growth, as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions and move toward becoming a carbon-neutral country. Finally, it will promote effective, innovative waste management practices.
