Background
On March 3, 2026, H.E. Sao Sopheap, Secretary of State and Head of the Working Group for the preparation of the strategic development plan of economic poles at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), led a coordination meeting concerning the use of data and map preparation to support continued development of the national land planning strategy.
Scope of Application
The discussion focused on coordinating the use and integration of spatial data and map preparation for the broader agenda of constructing a national land planning framework that will guide the development of economic poles and economic zoning across Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The key points included harmonizing data sources and methodologies, and advancing map-based planning tools to support strategic land management for socioeconomic development zones.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This effort underscores the government’s ongoing drive to develop a comprehensive land planning strategy that will provide clearer spatial frameworks and facilitate organized economic development. This coordination potentially impacts future land allocation, zoning policies, and investment decisions associated with economic poles.
Official Source
The information is sourced from the MLMUPC official Facebook post dated March 4, 2026, available at MLMUPC Facebook, along with official MLMUPC communication channels.





