About Me

My name is Yang Saing Koma, and I was born in Chambal Village, Popel Commune, Tram Kak District, Takeo Province.

I graduated with a PhD in Agriculture from the University of Leipzig, Germany, in 1995, after studying and living there for almost 11 years (1984-1995).

My work experience comprises:

• Professor, Royal University of Agriculture (Coconut Farming), 1995-2003
• Work for NGOs from Japan (JVC) and France (GRET), 1995-1997
• Founder and Director/President of the Cambodian Center for Study and Development in Agriculture (CEDAC), 1997-2015
• Governor of Sathapana Microfinance Institution, 2010-2016
• Currently, Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. In charge of the 6^th Priority Policy on the deployment of 1,600 Commune Agricultural Officers (CAOs) for agricultural extension.

Languages spoken: Khmer, English, German and French.

Receiver of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2012

I created this website to share my views, my understanding and my experiences related to agriculture, skills and career development, education and self-development, leadership, history, views and other knowledge.

Wikipedia page: Dr. Yang Saing Koma [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang_Saing_Koma]