Hang Chuon Naron

Hangchuon Naron (Khmer: ហង់ជួន ណារ៉ុន, often written as Hang Chuon Naron; 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]

His Excellency Dr.

Hang Chuon Naron
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
Assumed office
24 September 2013
Prime MinisterHun Sen
Preceded byIm Sothy
Personal details
Born (1962-01-02) 2 January 1962
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
NationalityCambodian
Political partyCambodian People's Party
Children2
Alma materRoyal University of Law and Economics (LL.M)
MGIMO University (MS, PhD)
Chulalongkorn University (PhD)
ProfessionAcademic
Economist
Politician
WebsiteH.E. Dr. HANG Chuon Naron
In this Cambodian name, the surname is Hangchuon. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by their given name.

Since taking office, he has implemented major educational reforms in Cambodia, which include anti-cheating exams.[2] In an online poll taken in March 2016, he was the most popular minister, with 72% viewing him favorably.[3] In 2018, he was elected a Member of Parliament for Kampong Cham constituency, but resigned 13 days after taking office to focus on his duties as minister.

Academic background

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Political offices

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References
  1. "H.E. Hang Chuon Naron". Ministry of Economy and Finance. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  2. "Cambodia cleans up cheating, corruption in national exams with strictest rules". The Cambodia Herald. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  3. "NATO Cambodia". facebook.com. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  4. "H.E. Dr. HANG Chuon Naron". Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by
Im Sothy		 Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
2013–		 Incumbent


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