Phnom penh: The Government of Japan has provided the National Election Committee of Cambodia (NEC) with technical equipment to improve voter data management. The handover ceremony took place on Feb. 19 at the conference hall of the NEC headquarters in Phnom Penh, in the presence of NEC Chairman H.E. Prach Chan and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Ueno Atsushi.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Prach Chan stated that Japan's assistance reflects a firm commitment, international solidarity, and a meaningful contribution toward promoting liberal multi-party democracy, which is fundamental for ensuring political, social, and economic stability, as well as sustainable and inclusive development in Cambodia. The upgraded server system and technical equipment provide a higher technical standard, larger storage capacity, faster speeds, and advanced database operating systems and security protocols. This support is crucial as the NEC prepares for the general elections in 2027 and 2028.
In response, H.E. Ueno Atsushi emphasized the importance of a robust and secure system for managing voter data to ensure elections are conducted accurately and fairly. This led the Government of Japan to provide technical assistance in hardware and related server security equipment. The Ambassador expressed optimism that the bilateral relations between Cambodia and Japan as "Comprehensive Strategic Partners" will continue to develop and strengthen.
The new equipment will replace the aging system previously donated by Japan in 2016. Japan remains one of Cambodia's largest foreign donors, contributing significantly to the country's social and economic development.
According to the NEC, there are 10,162,232 registered voters on the 2025 official voter list, representing 90.50 percent of eligible voters. Among these are young voters aged 18 and above, including 5,393,309 females. A total of 24,235 polling stations has been established nationwide. Cambodia will hold the 6th Commune/Sangkat Council Election on Sunday, June 6, 2027.