Cambodia Investment Review
The Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money, widely known as the SOSORO Museum, and the Association of Banks in Cambodia have renewed their partnership to continue promoting economic and financial literacy among Cambodian youth through educational museum visits and learning programs.
The renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the SOSORO Museum in Phnom Penh, extends the “Banking Sector Program for Economic Literacy” for another year until May 12, 2027. The signing ceremony was presided over by Yim Leat, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, representing Governor Chea Serey.
The initiative, first launched two years ago, is supported by private banks and financial institutions through a dedicated fund that covers transportation and visit expenses for public school students visiting the museum. Organisers said the program aims to improve financial literacy and deepen understanding of Cambodia’s economic and monetary history among younger generations.
According to the organisers, more than 15,000 public school students from Phnom Penh and surrounding provinces, including Kampong Thom, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Kratie and Kampong Cham, have already visited the museum under the initiative.
Banking Sector Expands Support for Financial Literacy
Rath Sophoan said the renewed collaboration reflects the banking sector’s ongoing commitment to promoting economic education and supporting long-term financial literacy development in Cambodia.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the Association of Banks in Cambodia’s Sustainable Finance Principles and helps provide students with opportunities to better understand Cambodia’s history, economy, and the role of money in society.
Meanwhile, Blaise Kilian said the partnership has contributed to making the museum more accessible and inclusive for Cambodian students, while helping broaden awareness of the country’s monetary and economic development.
He added that the museum looks forward to expanding the program to reach more schools across Cambodia in the coming years.
Museum Nears 100,000 Visitors
During the signing ceremony, Deputy Governor Yim Leat described the renewal of the MoU as a sign of continued commitment from both the public and private sectors to strengthen financial inclusion and economic education for Cambodian youth.
Established by the National Bank of Cambodia, the SOSORO Museum focuses on Cambodia’s monetary and economic history through interactive exhibits, historical artefacts, and digital learning experiences. The museum said it has welcomed nearly 100,000 visitors over the past two years and recently received a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.
The Association of Banks in Cambodia represents Cambodia’s private banking sector and works to promote sustainable finance, responsible banking practices, and collaboration across the financial industry.
