The National Laboratory for Science, Technology and Innovation Research Soon to Open
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- By Meng Seavmey
- June 23, 2024 3:00 PM
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia will establish the Science, Technology and Innovation National Laboratory (STINL) whose mandate will be to conduct research, studies and development projects in science, technology and innovation.
The announcement was made through a sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet and issued on June 20.
The laboratory’s mandate will be to test and assess products from the standpoint of physics, chemistry, microbiology, mechanics, electronics, and/or electricity to determine their quality and whether they meet the requested or necessary criteria, the sub-decree stated.
The laboratory will also conduct research and studies related to the development of science, technology and innovation, and will cooperate with other laboratories of national, international, and private institutions as well as development partners.
And this, to respond to urgent needs in the country’s science, technology and innovation sectors.
“STINL will be responsible for organizing the technical infrastructure of the laboratory to develop and respond to the demand in the three sectors for other laboratories with assessment and recognition based on national and international standards,” the sub-decree read.
The laboratory will contribute to developing other laboratories of national institutions involved in the development of science, technology and innovation, and promote public safety and health, the sub-decree read.
STINL will also be involved in collaborative studies and promote, support, and give key recommendations for developing products in the science, technology and innovation sectors.
Its mandate will also include providing support to private educational institutions for testing or assessment in science, technology and innovative areas.
The laboratory will have to gather national and international resources to support its mandate and to accomplish other necessary tasks set by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, according to the sub-decree.
