Phnom penh: The Ministry of Women's Affairs will officially launch the Women's Economic and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (WEE-DC) on Dec. 3, which will play an important role in strengthening women's capital for Cambodia's national economic development. The official inauguration ceremony will be presided over by First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet, the ministry said in a statement.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the landmark event will bring together approximately 1,500 participants, including senior government leaders, representatives from ministries and institutions, diplomatic missions, development partners, the private sector, civil society organisations, women entrepreneurs, provincial departments of women's affairs, Women Development Centres, and other stakeholders. Around 500 participants will attend in person, while an estimated 1,000 will join virtually.
The establishment of WEE-DC marks a new milestone for the Ministry of Women's Affairs in building a unified ecosystem to support women's economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. Following the inauguration, the Centre will open its doors to the public for three days of exhibitions and activities, from the afternoon of Dec. 3 to 5. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore services offered by the Centre and its partners, as well as attend exhibitions and sales showcasing products and services led and managed by women entrepreneurs in Cambodia.
WEE-DC will implement four flagship programmes: Economic Development for Women, Business Incubator Programme, Research and Innovation Hub, and Networking and Market Expansion.