Member led committees

CanCham committees that connect business, policy, and people

CanCham Cambodia board committees create focused spaces where members and partners can work together on priority sectors and cross cutting themes. The committees listed below are chaired by board directors and will increasingly open structured roles for members, working groups, and special initiatives.

Over the coming weeks Agriculture and Environment and Gender and Inclusive Growth will be fully formalized, with clear mandates and the first election of committee members drawn from interested CanCham members.

Committees active Three

Committees being formed Two

All committees report to the board and work together on joint events, advocacy, and sector specific initiatives for members.

Sector committees

These committees focus on specific sectors and work with members to identify opportunities, bottlenecks, and joint initiatives.

Active Investment and trade

Investment and Trade Committee

The Investment and Trade Committee focuses on two way trade and investment between Canada and Cambodia. It supports members who are exploring market entry, scaling operations, or working with partners across finance, infrastructure, and private sector growth.

Market insight on trade and investment opportunities
Support for visiting business missions and delegations
Engagement with investment promotion stakeholders

Committee lead: Victor

Active Tourism and hospitality

Tourism and Hospitality Committee

The Tourism and Hospitality Committee brings together members who work in tourism, hotels, food, travel services, and experiences in Cambodia. It works to strengthen links between Canadian and Cambodian tourism stakeholders and to support responsible tourism growth.

Networking for tourism and hospitality operators
Support for events that showcase Canadian and Cambodian offerings
Dialogue with public authorities and destination partners

Committee lead: Yein

Active Skills and education

Capacity Building and Education Committee

The Capacity Building and Education Committee supports initiatives that build skills, leadership, and talent pipelines between Canada and Cambodia. It focuses on training, higher education partnerships, and professional development offers for members.

Skills workshops and professional training for members
Links with universities, colleges, and training providers
Support for youth and emerging leaders programs

Committee lead: Denis

Cross cutting committees in formation

Two new committees are being created to reflect the importance of agriculture and environment and of gender and inclusive growth in the work of CanCham and its partners. Each will be formally launched with an open call for member participation.

Formation stage Agriculture and environment

Agriculture and Environment Committee

The Agriculture and Environment Committee is being set up as a standing committee that links agriculture, mine cleared land, climate smart land use, and green investment. The committee will focus on practical partnerships between Canadian and Cambodian actors in farming, agri processing, rural development, and environmental services.

The committee will be chaired by board director David Stevenson, who works with the Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development and with APOPO on agriculture and environment focused initiatives in Cambodia.

Draft mandate under board review
Call for expressions of interest coming soon
Light election of initial committee members planned

Committee chair: David Stevenson

View draft committee page

Formation stage Gender and inclusive growth

Gender and Inclusive Growth Committee

The Gender and Inclusive Growth Committee is being created as a cross cutting platform that supports more inclusive business practices and meaningful participation of women and under represented groups in trade, investment, and leadership.

This committee will work with all other committees to ensure that gender equality and inclusive growth considerations are embedded in events, partnerships, and advocacy. Its detailed mandate, chair, and membership will be confirmed in the coming weeks through consultation with interested members and partners.

Committee concept endorsed by the board
Mandate and chair to be confirmed and announced
Open call for members and partners planned

Committee chair: to be announced

Coming soon committee page

How to join or support a committee

Any CanCham member can express interest in joining one or more committees. The board works with committee chairs to keep structures light and practical while making sure that members have a clear way to contribute and lead.

To express interest, suggest a topic, or explore a cross committee initiative, please contact the CanCham office or the relevant committee chair.

Email CanCham about committees