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Cambodia’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2030 establishes a national framework to guide the adoption, development and management of artificial intelligence in support of economic and social development. The strategy responds to Cambodia’s stage of AI readiness, characterised by limited data, computing resources and specialised talent, alongside growing interest and pilot use cases in sectors such as digital government, education, healthcare and finance. It positions AI as an emerging digital technology that should be aligned with national digital transformation and socio‑economic development agendas.

The strategy is organised around six strategic priorities. These are: human resource development; data, infrastructure and key technologies; promoting AI adoption and development for digital government; promoting sectoral adoption and development; promoting ethical and responsible AI; and promoting collaboration, research, development and innovation. Together, these priorities aim to address gaps in skills, infrastructure, coordination and governance, while building on existing digital policies, institutional collaboration and emerging AI initiatives led by public institutions and partners.

Priority sectors for AI adoption include education, healthcare, agriculture, industry, tourism and micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises, with supporting sectors such as finance, transport, digital services and information. The strategy identifies opportunities for AI to improve productivity, service delivery, accessibility and resilience across these sectors, while recognising the need for tailored approaches based on sectoral readiness and risk profiles. Stakeholders involved include ministries and institutions, the private sector, academia, civil society and international organisations, with explicit emphasis on multi‑stakeholder participation.

The strategy calls for the preparation of a national AI governance framework, dissemination of ethical and responsible AI principles, risk assessments, and measures to mitigate misuse and harm while supporting innovation. Implementation and monitoring are coordinated through the Digital Government Committee and an Inter‑Ministerial Working Group on Artificial Intelligence, supported by annual action plans, key performance indicators, periodic reporting, interim achievement reports and an evaluation planned for completion by the end of 2030.