1. Seminar
Towards an ASEAN Lifelong Learning Agenda 4-5 October 2016 Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA
Nation Religion King

2. Contents III. Strategic Framework of the Education Strategic
I. Introduction and Background
II. Policy of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
III. Strategic Framework of the Education Strategic
Plan (ESP)  
IV. Key policy development
V. Effective implementation strategies
VI. Challenges of Lifelong Learning
VII. Future policy directions

3. I. Introduction and Background
Cambodia consist of the population of 14,676,591 million
with 51.% of female(NIS 2013).
 The average-annual population growth rate 2013 is 1.46%.
Adult Literacy Rate aged is 90.1% and 15 and over is 78.1% (CSES 2015 of MP).
The total enrollment of student in primary school in 2015-
2016 is 109,7% and the 109% of them are female.
The total enrollment of student in lower secondary school
in is 53.8% and the 56.7% of them are female.
The total enrollment of student in upper secondary school
in is 24.3% and the 25.2% of them are female.

4. Con’t In 2015-2016, the students drop out in primary school are 5.8%
In , the students drop out in primary school are 5.8%
and in lower secondary school are 19% as well as in upper
secondary school are 24%.
Education System
In Cambodia, the state shall prepare a comprehensive and unique education system, which includes….
Formal education: An education process is provided by educational institutions with appropriate educational licenses or educational accreditation in accordance with the legal criteria and procedures stipulated in this law.
Non-formal education: An educational activity is prepared and conducted outside of the framework of formal education programs with a wide range of general education and vocational skill programs.
Informal education: An automatic education or self education process of lifelong through people, society, media environment, as well as other types of sources of knowledge or information.

5. II. Policy of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS)
1. Universalizing 9 years of basic education and developing
opportunities for functional literacy.
2. Modernizing and improving the quality of education
through effective reform.
3. Linking education/training with labor market and society.
4. Rehabilitating and developing Youth and Sport sub-
sector.

6. III. Strategic Framework of the Education Strategic Plan
(ESP)  
To achieve the goals of the prioritized policies, the MOEYS
will take appropriate measures within the two policy areas that are aimed at:
Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning
Ensure Effective Leadership and Management of Education Staff at all levels

7. IV. Key policy development
 Framework and Coverage
 LLL concept is within the framework of all levels of
educations.
 LLL concept was clearly defined in terms of all levels from
National to sub-national level which cover every where and
every time.
LLL concept was mainstreamed through the workshop, the
forum, the meeting, the teachers training and NFE
curriculum.
Non-Formal Education Policy was reviewed.
The handbooks on LLL were developed and disseminated.
Concept of LLL was introduced by CapEFA framework.
LLL program which will be carried out in NFE program was approved in ESP

8. V. Effective implementation strategies
NFE Sub-Technical Working Groups always conduct the quarterly meeting. LLL Concept was mainstreamed via CLCs, Libraries, Reading centers and mobile learning van. Cooperate with NGOs, NEP, UNESCO, Development Partners, private sectors and concerned institutions to disseminate LLL concept. All concerned institutions and NGOs, IOs, private sectors are invited to disseminate LLL concept during Literacy’s Day and (National Literacy Campaign 2015). LLL concept is mainstreamed in ICT based learning for EP for lower secondary school. LLL concept is mainstreamed in new literacy curriculum for women workers at Factory.

9. VI. Challenges of Lifelong Learning
MoEYS has not approved to establish the Task Forces, the
National Committee and system for LLL yet.
 LLL draft policy has not developed yet.
Some educators, teachers and some stakeholders could not
understand well the LLL concept.
LLL concept dissemination is limited.
Awareness of the LLL importance is limited.
Cultural or language barriers.
Lack of qualified trainers.
The participation of private sector is still limited.
The dissemination of LLL concept via radio and TV is still
limited.

10. the knowledge of implementer are required.
Con’t
Literacy survey has not been done as in the timeframe yet.
Equivalency Program for Secondary education is not implemented.
From those challenges, we could identify the LLL size such as
LLL is big framework, so we requires to actively
participate from many development partners, institutions
and agencies.
LLL activity cover in whole country so the capacities and
the knowledge of implementer are required.

11. VII. Future policy directions
Strengthen the management and leadership capacities of educational staff at national and sub- national levels.
Improve staff capacity and institutional management in
schools and CLCs, vocational training centers and higher
education institutions through training and incentives.
Establish Task Forces and National Committee and System
for LLL within the inter-ministries, local authorities and
stakeholders.
Expand public/NGO/community partnerships in formal and
NFE in border, remote and disadvantaged areas as well as
increase support for the provision of local life skills and
vocational training and basic/required professional skills
responsive to the needs of the social and labor market.

12. Con’t
Enhance private/parent/community involvement in all
stages of schooling, especially by commune councils and
promoting partnerships between the public and private
sector, and development partners.
 Continue to increase budget expenditures.
Continue to train and mainstream the LLL concept for
teachers, learners and stakeholders.

13. Con’t Modernize learning materials.
LLL need to promote through formal, non-formal and
informal education.
Promote the LLL awareness through distance learning,
e-learning and media learning system.
 Follow-up for LLL. After this seminar and to access the and successfully undertake lifelong learning, our working groups have to follow-up but the MoEYS are not able to implement LLL activity without the partner development agencies because we need much budget to develop it.

14. Thank you for your kind attention
ORKUN
KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA
Nation Religion King