YEAC's Guarantee Progress in a Glance

Total Guaranteed Account 01

2907

MSMEs & Large Firms 01
Total Guaranteed Account 02

2908

MSMEs & Large Firms 02
Total Guaranteed Account 02

2909

MSMEs & Large Firms 03
Total Guaranteed Account 02

820

MSMEs & Large Firms 03

ABOUT YEAC

Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia

The Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC) was launched in September 2009 by a team of passionate Cambodian young entrepreneurs from various business sectors. It was established as a volunteer-driven non-profit organization with the ambition to empower young entrepreneurs and enhance youth entrepreneurship. We firmly believe that a country’s next-generation economy’s progression largely depends on the young professionals’ readiness to become entrepreneurs and business leaders, thereby contributing to its economic growth and general development. Through its establishment of a networking platform, sharing and synergizing business opportunities, YEAC wants to contribute to productive employment and sustainable development of Cambodia’s future economy.

YEAC’s vision is to have Digital, Inclusive, and Innovative Cambodian MSMEs. Therefore, the following six challenges are identified as priorities in the new Strategic Directions for 2020 – 2025 will serve as the strategic roadmap for YEAC’s operational planning. It gives YEAC a more relevant and innovative role in advancing Cambodian young entrepreneurs’ interests. All of these are opportunities to contribute to a more versatile business environment by applying YEAC’s skills, experience, influence and resources.

YEAC History

Young Entrepreneurs are smart and innovative. They are key drivers of the economic engine that create jobs and wealth. As the president of this dynamic association, I set forth four key actions to pave the way and propel growth for Cambodian young entrepreneurs.

We have devised strategies and action plans to achieve our goals. We work as a team of committed men and women willing to be at service to our nation.

Have regionally competitive and resilient Cambodian SMEs fostered by innovative capacity and existence of enabling Policy, Business and Regulatory Environment.

Assist Members

This includes training, digitalization, access to finance, business matching, international reach, business referrals, representing their voices, among others.

Engage

Engage in policy advocacy with governments, development partners and other business associations for the long-term health and growth of the private sector.

Represent

Represent Cambodian young entrepreneurs on the international stages on equal footing.

Build

Build a sustainable and well-functioning association. We have in place the Strategic Plan 2025, outlining our vision and mission.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

YEAC Board of Directors

YEAC will be under the direct supervision and guidance of appointed Board of Directors (BoD).

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Oknha PECH Bolen

Executive Vice President

H.E. Ros Seilava is currently a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Steering Committee, and a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank. He joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 1994. From 2006-2008, he was an Advisor to the Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington D.C. He received his BA in Social Science from Penza’s Institute of the Pedagogy, the former USSR, in 1987-1992. In 2002, he obtained his Master of International Affairs (MIA) in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, New York, USA.

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Vice President

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Vice President

H.E. Ros Seilava is currently a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Steering Committee, and a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank. He joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 1994. From 2006-2008, he was an Advisor to the Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington D.C. He received his BA in Social Science from Penza’s Institute of the Pedagogy, the former USSR, in 1987-1992. In 2002, he obtained his Master of International Affairs (MIA) in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, New York, USA.

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Vice President

H.E. Ros Seilava is currently a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Steering Committee, and a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank. He joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 1994. From 2006-2008, he was an Advisor to the Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington D.C. He received his BA in Social Science from Penza’s Institute of the Pedagogy, the former USSR, in 1987-1992. In 2002, he obtained his Master of International Affairs (MIA) in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, New York, USA.

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Vice President

H.E. Ros Seilava is currently a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Steering Committee, and a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank. He joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 1994. From 2006-2008, he was an Advisor to the Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington D.C. He received his BA in Social Science from Penza’s Institute of the Pedagogy, the former USSR, in 1987-1992. In 2002, he obtained his Master of International Affairs (MIA) in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, New York, USA.

YEAC Management​

YEAC will be under the direct supervision and guidance of appointed Board of Directors (BoD).

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Vice President

H.E. Ros Seilava is currently a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Steering Committee, and a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank. He joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 1994. From 2006-2008, he was an Advisor to the Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington D.C. He received his BA in Social Science from Penza’s Institute of the Pedagogy, the former USSR, in 1987-1992. In 2002, he obtained his Master of International Affairs (MIA) in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, New York, USA.

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Oknha 001

Vice President

H.E. Ros Seilava is currently a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Steering Committee, and a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank. He joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance in 1994. From 2006-2008, he was an Advisor to the Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington D.C. He received his BA in Social Science from Penza’s Institute of the Pedagogy, the former USSR, in 1987-1992. In 2002, he obtained his Master of International Affairs (MIA) in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University, New York, USA.

WHO WE ARE

The Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC) was launched in September 2009 by a team of passionate Cambodian young entrepreneurs from various business sectors.
It was established as a volunteer-driven non-profit organization with the ambition to empower young entrepreneurs and enhance youth entrepreneurship. We firmly believe that a
country’s next-generation economy’s progression largely depends on the young professionals’ readiness to become entrepreneurs and business leaders, thereby contributing to its
economic growth and general development. Through its establishment of a networking platform, sharing and synergizing business opportunities, YEAC wants to contribute to
productive employment and sustainable development of Cambodia’s future economy.

OUR VISION

YEAC’s vision is for Digital, Inclusive, and Innovative Cambodian MSMEs

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to having regionally competitive, digital and inclusive and innovative Cambodian SMEs fostered by innovative capacity and existence of enabling Policy, Business and Regulatory Environment.

OUR BELIEVE

We firmly believe that a country’s next-generation economy’s progression largely depends on the young professionals’ readiness to become entrepreneurs and business leaders, thereby contributing to its economic growth and general development.

OUR CORE VALUE

Commitment to partnerships with relevant stakeholders to achieve scaled impacts.
Commitment to the highest quality in our advocacy and cooperative actions on the issues facing the SMEs in Cambodia without compromising our professional and intellectual integrity.
Responsiveness to our members’ specific needs.
Accountability on our actions toward our members, SMEs, development partners and Government.

SECRETARIAT TEAM

Mr. Bun Sambath
Secretary General
  • +855 12 885 212
  • ed@yeacambodia.org
  • Building C2, 5th Floor, Zone B, Olympia City,
    Monireth Blvd. (St, 217) Corner Tephorn Blvd. (St.
    182), Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom
    Penh.

Mr. Sim Dara
Deputy Director
  • +855 12 77 10 51
  • em@yeacambodia.org
  • Building C2, 5th Floor, Zone B, Olympia City,
    Monireth Blvd. (St, 217) Corner Tephorn Blvd. (St.
    182), Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom
    Penh.

Ms. Veng Molika
Program Manager
Ms. Neang Sovatha
Program Manager
Ms. Toch Sophany
Finance Manager

TESTIMONIALS

Appreciates and impresses by the quality of work and professionally high responsibilities of YEAC’s staff implementing the PACT WE-Act Project. She said PACT Cambodia is happy to partner with YEAC and she strongly believes in YEAC’s capacities to deliver results that are beyond expectations. She strongly affirms that the collaboration with YEAC benefits the MSMEs and the Cambodian economy.

Ms. Sabine Joukes
Chief of Party of PACT Cambodia

The Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC) was launched in September 2009 by a team of passionate Cambodian young entrepreneurs from various business sectors. It was established as a volunteer-driven non-profit organization with the ambition to empower young entrepreneurs and enhance youth entrepreneurship.

Mr. Bun Sambath
Secretary General, YEAC

FAQ/INQUIRY

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our FAQ below for the most asked questions
How to join YEAC?
1) You Must Be CEO, Owner, President Or Senior Position.
2) Under 45 Years Old And Be Cambodian
3) Patent Certificate
4) Business Card
5) Your Update Brief Profile (CV)
6) Photo 4” X 6” (Passport Sized Photo)
7) New Membership Registration Fee $200
8) Annual Membership Fee $250
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