Background
The Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Framework Operational Plan 2025-2030 has been drafted to establish a comprehensive, timely, and inclusive approach to social protection in response to emergencies and shocks. This plan is coordinated under the National Social Protection Council (NSPC) framework to enhance Cambodia’s resilience and social protection systems.
Development and Review Process
In the first week of February 2026, Her Excellency SOK Chan Chhorvy, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and member of the NSPC Executive Committee, participated in a meeting to review, discuss, and provide inputs on the draft operational plan. The meeting was led by Her Excellency PEN Sopakphea, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chair of the NSPC Executive Committee.
Attendees included deputy chairs, NSPC Executive Committee members, and representatives from relevant ministries and institutions involved in social protection and emergency response.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Her Excellency SOK Chan Chhorvy emphasized the importance of integrating gender-responsiveness into the SRSP operational plan to ensure the social protection response is comprehensive, effective, and inclusive, effectively addressing the specific needs of all affected groups during emergencies.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The SRSP Framework Operational Plan 2025-2030 provides a structured and coordinated approach to social protection during crises, which may affect workforce wellbeing and social stability. Its gender-responsive orientation highlights the government’s commitment to inclusive policies, relevant for organizations involved in compliance, governance, social responsibility initiatives, and workforce management in Cambodia.
Official Source
For more information, see the original announcement by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs at the Ministry’s Facebook post.
