17 February 2026

H.E. Dr. Kao Thach presided over a discussion meeting with the research working group of the Akkak Pundit Sapheachar Aun Pornmoniroth Center for Policy Studies and Training (APM Center) and the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank APRACA Center of Excellence-Green Finance to Agriculture (ARDB ACE-GFA Center).

H.E. Dr. Kao Thach presided over a discussion meeting with the research working group of the Akkak Pundit Sapheachar Aun Pornmoniroth Center for Policy Studies and Training (APM Center) and the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank APRACA Center of Excellence-Green Finance to Agriculture (ARDB ACE-GFA Center).
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Phnom Penh: H.E. Dr. Kao Thach, Delegate of the Royal Government in Charge as CEO of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB), presided over a discussion meeting with the research working group of the Akkak Pundit Sapheachar Aun Pornmoniroth Center for Policy Studies and Training (APM Center) and the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank APRACA Center of Excellence-Green Finance to Agriculture (ARDB ACE-GFA Center). On this occasion, H.E. highlighted the importance of research in contributing to the resolution of various societal issues, as the social context has been and continues to evolve.
Building on past achievements, he underscored the crucial role of the research working groups of both centers in fulfilling their role to establish a strong platform for the dissemination of research findings, particularly in the agricultural sector. He emphasized that recommendations derived from research papers not only serve institutional responsibilities but also represent acts of service to the nation and society at large.
In conclusion, H.E. Dr. Kao Thach provide guidance to the research working groups of both centers to further strengthen their capacity by adopting innovative research methodologies, while encouraging the expansion of collaboration with both national and international institutions to contribute to building and enhancing a strong culture of research.
This Meeting held on February 17,2026 at ARDB HQ.