Dear Members, partners and friends of EuroCham Cambodia,
After a shaky year, we hope 2021 now brings hope of economic recovery, with the worldwide distribution of several new vaccines. Though the road to recovery may be long, the EuroCham team is dedicated as always to fulfil its duties to its members throughout Cambodia.
In this spirit, EuroCham is going fully online with new services on our website and via new hybrid networking initiatives. Covid-19 has accelerated the global transition to digital, and EuroCham will be continuing its efforts to do the same.
Our Open Office Days are to be resumed to welcome new members, introduce them to the EuroCham team, and allow them to network with other market entrants. Our objective is for companies to become better aware of how to capitalise on their membership – through involvement in our sectoral committees, events, trainings, services and more.
Following from the above, an online instant booking page is now available for you to meet our team. The system has been designed to link you straight to the most relevant person.
After the successful start of our first Morning Business Talks in November 2020, we are pleased to announce that these speed networking opportunities will now become twice a month “rendez-vous” between members. Both In house and online, these events will provide space for members to showcase their business activities through short informative presentations, and to meet with like-minded organisations. Of note, these events will also allow participants to invite non-members to join as guests.
On the EuroCham website, new functions are in development such as a Member Presentation Page and Individual Company Profile Page. Building on our current directory, these exciting additions will allow members to increase their online visibility, by including corporate presentations, and short videos about their activities. With our members support, this in turn will boost the visibility of the entire European Private Sector.
Among the 2021 initiatives, you will soon also have access to a new online library of commercial laws:Legal-e. This ever-growing library already has 410 texts available in English and is being regularly updated. This tool is by nature a collaborative project, and we count on you to contribute through feedback or by sharing relevant documents and translations regarding your sectors.
On the 28th January, we will continue to promote Consumer Protection in Cambodia. Supporting the Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF), a second Public-Private Dialogue on Consumer Protection will be co-organized by EuroCham in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) PROTECT project. If you represent a company implementing a strong internal complaints process, please reach out to us and we would welcome your involvement.
In February, many more events are scheduled including Forums, Workshops, Breakfast Talks, and Luncheons. In particular, keep an eye out for the formal launch of the 2021 CSR Contest, as well as our popular “Toast to 2021” networking event – where we will celebrate the end of 2020, and a brighter 2021!
EuroCham is also updating its support tools. Two landmark publications are planned for February 2021: our 2021 Business Confidence Survey, with thanks to the 109 (so far) respondents, and the 2021 Business Opportunities in Cambodia Guide.
In the meantime, along with our national counterparts, we will continue our engagement in favour of structural reforms that foster the development of the Cambodian economy, and maintain its attractiveness for European investors.
2021 marks the 10 year anniversary of EuroCham Cambodia. Let us together pursue the journey towards 10 more years. We must adapt to today’s challenges, develop new partnerships and initiatives, and welcome new members to our ranks. Together, we can ensure the voice of the private sector continues to be heard.
Yours faithfully,
