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The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will host the 13th Macroeconomic Conference for 2026 this coming November. Themed “Promoting Domestic Production and Sustainable Import Substitution”, the event will also provide an opportunity for interested members of the public to submit research proposals to the organising team.
According to a May 11 NBC announcement, domestic production is a key driving force for promoting sustainable economic activity, especially at a time when the global economy is facing high levels of uncertainty.
The government prioritised domestic production through various initiatives, including entrepreneurship training for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs, reforms to business registration procedures, modernisation of technological systems and the introduction of various incentive policies.
The NBC explained that increased domestic production would significantly contribute to substituting imports for products that have available raw materials and can be produced locally.
This would help create jobs and raise people’s incomes.
However, in acknowledgement of the numerous challenges to the process, it has called for contributions and solutions from all relevant stakeholders.
Interested applicants may submit research proposals to the Department of Monetary Policy and Research via email at macroconfer@nbc.gov.kh or contact the phone numbers (+855) 11 611 217 / 15 256 166.