Building Inclusive Financial Systems in Emerging Economies—Lessons from Cambodia’s Digital Leap

In the final event of the Wellington School of Business and Government 2025 Alumni Series, Her Excellency Dr Serey Chea captivated the audience with the remarkable story of Cambodia’s digital leap—a journey from a barter-based economy to becoming a global pioneer in blockchain-powered currency. Her talk explored how a developing nation transformed its financial system into one of the most advanced and efficient platforms for domestic and international payments.