Background
On the morning of February 21, 2026, at Phnom Penh International University, a formal ceremony was held to award certificates at various educational levels—advanced diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and vocational certificates—to school management personnel and teachers. The event was presided over by His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport. It included participation from MoEYS leadership, university governance, international development partners, and educators.
Scope of Application
This certification ceremony involves 2,776 awardees who completed the first iteration of the school management and teacher capacity enhancement program developed through collaboration between the GEIP/GEIP-AF project and Phnom Penh International University’s Faculty of Education. The program aims to improve competencies in school management and teaching staff across Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the educational reform agenda focusing on:
- Early childhood education, emphasizing care during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.
- Examination reform, particularly enhancing the quality of the upper secondary certificate exams.
- Curriculum foundations, including the introduction of reading and basic mathematics packages.
- Professional development for teachers, including policies for salary increases and recognition to attract skilled human resources.
- Reducing educational quality disparities between urban and rural areas through school-level improvements, inspections, and reform of tertiary education.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The formal acknowledgment and capacity building of school managers and teachers contribute to strengthening education governance and workforce quality in Cambodia. This may influence sectors relying on skilled labor in education and related industries through improved standards and human capital development.
Official Source
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia: Facebook post, 21 February 2026.
