Phoeurng Sackona (Khmer: ភឿង សកុណា, Phœăng Sâkŏna [pʰɨəŋ sakonaː]; born 8 October 1959) is a Cambodian academic, engineer and politician who is the current Minister of Culture and Fine Arts.[1][2] She is a member of the Cambodian People's Party. She also serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia. She is also the daughter-in-law of former Minister of Culture Chheng Phon.
Phoeurng Sackona | |
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| ភឿង សកុណា | |
| Minister of Culture and Fine Arts | |
| Assumed office 24 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Sen Hun Manet |
| President of Institute of Technology of Cambodia | |
| Assumed office ? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1959 Pursat, Cambodia |
| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Children | Chheng Nipoan |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession |
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| Website | Government website |
Academic achievements
edit- 2002: Doctorate in Food Sciences, Microbiology, University of Burgundy
- 1998: DEA of Microbiology, École Nationale Supérieure de Biologie Appliquée à la Nutrition de l'Alimentation, University of Burgundy
- 1987: Master's degree, engineering science, Gubkhine Institute in Moscow, USSR
- 1986: Engineer's degree, chemical engineering, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1981: High School Diploma, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Political career
edit- 2013–: Minister of Culture and Fine Arts
- 2008–: President of the Board of Directors, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 2008–2013: Secretary of State for Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
- 2003–2008: Director-General, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 2000–2003: Deputy Director-General, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1994–2000: Dean, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1991–1994: Lecturer, Institut de Technologie du Cambodge
- 1987–1991: Staff, Ministry of Industry
References
edit- ^ "H.E. Mrs. Phoeung Sakona Hands Over Certificates to 15 Core Teachers from CLV". Agence Kampuchea Presse. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ "Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts".
- ^ a b "H.E. Phoeurng Sackona". Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
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