Hang Chuon Naron
| His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron | |
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| Minister of Education, Youth and Sport | |
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Assumed office 24 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
| Preceded by | Im Sothy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
2 January 1962 Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Nationality | Cambodian |
| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater |
Royal University of Law and Economics Moscow State Institute of International Relations |
| Profession | Politician, economist |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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This is a Cambodian name; the family name is Hang.
Dr. Hang Chuon Naron (Khmer: ហង់ ជួន ណារ៉ុន; born 2 January 1962) is a Cambodian politician and economist 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]
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]
Academic achievements
- 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: PhD in economics, Moscow State Institute of International Relations
- 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: Baccalaureate, Lycée Sisowath
Political appointments
- 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
References
- ↑ "H.E. Hang Chuon Naron". Ministry of Economy and Finance. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ↑ "Cambodia cleans up cheating, corruption in national exams with strictest rules". The Cambodia Herald. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "NATO Cambodia". facebook.com. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- 1 2 "H.E. Dr. HANG Chuon Naron". Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
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| Preceded by Im Sothy |
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport 2013– |
Incumbent |
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