Hangchuon Naron
Cambodian academic, economist, and politician
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Hangchuon Naron (Khmer: ហង់ជួន ណារ៉ុន [hɑŋcuən naːron]; born 2 January 1962) is a Cambodian academic, economist, and politician who is the current Minister for Education, Youth and Sport, serving since 2013. A member of the Cambodian People's Party, he was Secretary of State of Economy and Finance from 2004 to 2013.[1]
Hangchuon Naron | |
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| ហង់ជួន ណារ៉ុន | |
Naron in 2015 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Manet |
| Minister of Education, Youth and Sport | |
| Assumed office 24 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Sen Hun Manet |
| Preceded by | Im Sothy |
| Secretary of State of Economy and Finance | |
| In office 2004–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 January 1962 |
| Party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | |
| Profession | |
| Website | H.E. Dr. Hangchuon Naron |
Since taking office, he has implemented major educational reforms in Cambodia, which include anti-cheating exams.[2]
Academic background
- 2018: Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Chulalongkorn University
- 2012: Diploma, Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy
- 2010–12: Master of Laws, joint degree program of Royal University of Law and Economics and Lumière University Lyon 2
- 2006-08: Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute; Associate, Malaysian Insurance Institute; Degree in Insurance, Chartered Insurance Institute
- 1988–91: Doctor of Philosophy in International Economics, MGIMO
- 1982–85: Student at School of International Relations and International Law, Kiev State University
- 1981–82: Preparatory courses, Institute of Technology of Cambodia
- 1980–81: Baccalauréate II, Lycée Sisowath
Political offices
- 2018: Member of the National Assembly, Kampong Cham constituency
- 2013–present: Minister of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia
- 2004–2013: Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia
- 2004–2010: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia
