Advisory Council

Strategic Guidance

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council of the Department of Media and Communication (DMC) at the Royal University of Phnom Penh provides strategic guidance to ensure the department’s programs remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with the evolving needs of Cambodia’s media landscape. The council brings together distinguished representatives from government, academia, media, and international organizations to support DMC’s mission of cultivating skilled, ethical, and socially responsible media professionals.

● Government

● Academia

● Media

● Intl. Orgs

Members

H.E. Dr. Som Ratana

Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport

Chairman

H.E. Ros Thansan

Secretary of State, Ministry of Information

Member

H.E. Prof. Dr. Chet Chealy

Rector, Royal University of Phnom Penh

Member

Ms. Daniela Braun

Acting Country Director KAS Cambodia

Member

Mr. Manuel Erbenich

GIZ’s Program Coordinator

Member

Prof. Dr. Tilman Baumgärtel

DAAD’s Representative

Member

Mr. Puy Kea

President, Club of Cambodian Journalists

Member

Mr. Ung Bun Y

Head, Department of Media and Communication

Secretary

Commitment

The Advisory Council meets regularly to review DMC’s progress, provide insights on emerging media trends, and offer recommendations for continuous improvement.