Social development
Education and training
MoEYS takes part in World Week of Scientific Francophonie in France
A delegation from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) attended the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the World Week of Scientific Francophonie in Toulouse, France. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575855/moeys-takes-part-in-world-week-of-scientific-francophonie-in-france/
TVET key to Cambodia becoming upper middle-income country
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been championed by the highest levels of the Cambodian state as well as a myriad of international donors and development partners, who correctly understand it to be a cornerstone of Cambodia’s National Strategic Development Plan, Sustainable Development ...
Kevin Nauen
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575857/tvet-key-to-cambodia-becoming-upper-middle-income-country/
Parents struggle with rising costs of education
Parents are increasingly struggling to fund their children’s high school education amid rising tuition fees and the general cost of living, forcing them to loan cash so that their kids can go to school. The crisis has led to parents calling for the government to ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/parents-struggle-with-rising-costs-of-education
Workshop celebrates financial literacy initiative
A workshop highlighting the outcomes of the “Strengthen Safe Finance in Communities” project was held in Phnom Penh yesterday, on October 8. It brought together key stakeholders from Cambodia’s banking, microfinance, and financial oversight institutions. This initiative, designed to promote financial literacy and consumer protection, ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/workshop-celebrates-financial-literacy-initiative
Commitment to develop quality of teachers nationwide
Amid a critical global shortage of teachers, Cambodia’s educational stakeholders pledged to continue to elevate the quality of teachers during a celebration of World Teachers’ Day. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/commitment-to-develop-quality-of-teachers-nationwide
World Bank supports Cambodia's higher education with $80M project
The World Bank has approved $80 million in funding to enhance the quality of higher education in Cambodia, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-bank-supports-cambodia-s-higher-education-with-80m-project
Education Ministry plans to spend over $6 million on Bac II exam
Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to spend more than $6 million on preparations for the high school diploma exam, or Bac II, which will take place on October 8 and 9. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501566068/education-ministry-plans-to-spend-over-6-million-on-bac-ii-exam/
Minister calls for steps to increase customs expertise
Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday asked Customs National School (CNS) officials to launch training programmes aimed at promoting human capital development. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501565393/minister-calls-for-steps-to-increase-customs-expertise/
National conference aims to enhance lifelong learning and rural education
The 5th National Conference addressed the learning crisis and improving primary education in rural areas by engaging stakeholders to enhance lifelong learning, support teachers and strengthen education reforms. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/national-conference-aims-to-enhance-lifelong-learning-and-rural-education
Japan and Cambodia partner to enhance kindergarten teacher training
The two nations have signed an agreement to provide training for Cambodian kindergarten teachers based on Japanese early-childhood education principles, focusing on learning through play to enhance teaching quality and capacity in Cambodia. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/japan-and-cambodia-partner-to-enhance-kindergarten-teacher-training
Education Ministry planning 130 model schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will evaluate 130 additional public schools at all levels as potential model schools and plans to officially announce selected institutions next year. ,,, ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561902/education-ministry-planning-130-model-schools/
Ministry unveils school feeding policy
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports has announced the implementation of the Government Policy on School Feeding 2024-2035. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501560409/ministry-unveils-school-feeding-policy/
Free school meals programme approved
Officials have given the green light to a scheme that will provide free meals in schools after a pilot programme increased the attendance and nutrition of over 113,000 students. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/free-school-meals-programme-approved
Youth empowerment shines at Changemakers Social Incubator 2
Over 60 young future leaders gathered for the Changemakers Social Incubator 2: Social Hackathon for change earlier this month. The event was hosted by Impact Hub Phnom Penh and funded by USAID’s Advancing Youth Leadership initiative. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-empowerment-shines-at-changemakers-social-incubator-2
Oddar Meanchey students discover Khmer Rouge-era history
The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam)’s Anlong Veng Peace Center hosted a classroom forum on the “History of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979)” for 25 students of Sre Noi High School on September 10. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oddar-meanchey-students-discover-khmer-rouge-era-history
Education ministry evaluates strategic achievements
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) held a meeting to review the implementation of the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557429/education-ministry-evaluates-strategic-achievements/
PM urges access to education for the disabled
In a message to mark National Literacy Day which was observed yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed responsible authorities to make it easier for persons with disabilities to access education. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555437/pm-urges-access-to-education-for-the-disabled/
Cambodia, Indonesia continue to strengthen, expand cooperation in education
The Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Hang Chuon Naron, yesterday received a courtesy call from Santo Darmosumarto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Cambodia, to further strengthen and expand cooperation in the field of education, youth, and sports between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554513/cambodia-indonesia-continue-to-strengthen-expand-cooperation-in-education/
Education Ministry and World Bank boost ‘basic education projects’
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is in discussions to undertake mutual work with the World Bank (WB) to run the upcoming “Basic Education Project 2025-2030” aimed at improving the educational sector in the kingdom. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501552530/education-ministry-and-world-bank-boost-basic-education-projects/
Cambodia, China sign MoU on education cooperation
The Cambodian Royal School of Administration and Pudong Executive Leadership Academy of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the education sector. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501550505/cambodia-china-sign-mou-on-education-cooperation/
PM plans for 7,000 schools to replicate Wat Bo school’s success
Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform 7,000 public schools to replicate the success of Wat Bo Primary School in Siem Reap, known for its high-quality education and exemplary student behaviour. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-plans-for-7000-schools-to-replicate-wat-bo-schools-success
Civil service database updated to streamline workflow
The Ministry of Civil Service has updated the details of civil servants working in the education and healthcare sectors into the sub-national database. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501548690/civil-service-database-updated-to-streamline-workflow/
Minister tells experts to verify national teacher data
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron instructed a working group to verify the data of teachers in the capital and provinces to ensure accuracy and to improve the information system and quality of education in the Kingdom. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546139/minister-tells-experts-to-verify-national-teacher-data/
Education Ministry lays out 2025 revenue and expenditure plans
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) Hang Chuon Naron on Monday led a meeting to discuss the revenue-expenditure plan at the leadership level for the education sector next year. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501545531/education-ministry-lays-out-2025-revenue-and-expenditure-plans/