Background
On March 4, 2026, the 10th ordinary meeting of the National Steering Committee on Population Census, Demographic Statistics, and Identification was held under the high chairmanship of His Excellency Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior as Chair of the Committee. His Excellency Keng Somarith, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Justice and committee member, attended the meeting conducted at the Ministry of Interior headquarters in Phnom Penh.
Scope of Application
This committee meeting addresses the strategic guidance and operational oversight of Cambodia’s population census, demographic statistics systems, and national identification frameworks, covering the implementation period of the 2016–2026 National Strategy on Identification and moving towards the next phase (2026–2036).
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting reviewed and discussed several key items, including:
- The 2025 annual performance report on progress in implementing the 2016–2026 National Strategy on Identification.
- A presentation on the implementation of the National Digital Health Data System (NCOD) at health facilities, aimed at recording and transferring data into the population census registration system.
- The strategic plan and activity plan for 2025–2028 pertaining to demographic statistics production based on population census registries.
- A review of the draft implementation plan for the second phase (2026–2036) of Cambodia’s National Strategy on Identification.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The committee’s guidance and planning underpin the ongoing legal and institutional frameworks for managing population census data and national identification systems. These are essential for governance, public administration, and compliance with national identification standards, which may impact administrative procedures for individuals and organizations interacting with government services.
Official Source
Ministry of Justice Facebook post, March 4, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/mojcambodia/posts/pfbid0kxukQYBDqxcdQs9ViJWvTbLVjk3waJHvuYQzPGhtqitw1dGYS1oTjTRQmyoZ9QVVl
