Overcoming Constraints for Effective Policy Implementation (Background Paper 6)
Over the past three decades, practical policy reform has been part of Cambodia’s political stability and economic success. There are also examples where policy changes were introduced and effectively implemented, and demonstrate strong capabilities for mobilisa¬tion, organisation, management, and imple¬mentation. Actualising new policies and strate...
Delivering the skills for Cambodia’s clean energy transition (Background Paper 7)
The clean energy transition presents a significant opportunity to create a dynamic new workforce for Cambodia, spanning roles from highly specialised urban planners to technical engineers. However, there is currently a significant skills gap that must be addressed if Cambodia is to maximise the benefits from the shift to green energy. Cambodia has...
Why does rural resilience for climate-induced migration response matter?
Climate-induced migration in rural communities represents a growing challenge for Cambodia socioeconomic development. Climate change leads to water scarcity and adversely affects agricultural production, reducing farmers’ incomes and destroying livelihoods, thus making rural people more vulnerable. The income loss from crop damage caused by extreme...
Bridging the Academic Disparities between Boys and Girls in Cambodian Secondary Education
Key Highlights Girls in Cambodia consistently outperform boys academically, a trend observed since the 2014 national exam reforms, with boys facing higher risks of dropout. Boys are disproportionately affected by weaker academic engagement, higher absenteeism, economic pressures, and greater freedom, leading to socially undesirable activities...
Effectiveness of the Life Skills for Equality Project (LSEP)
The Life Skills for Equality Project (LSEP), a gender-transformative program1 implemented by Room to Read (RtR) -Cambodia, has demonstrated promising results in equipping boys with essential life skills and promoting gender equality. This research study examined LSEP's effectiveness in fostering boys’ education engagement, promoting gender...
Cost-Nutrition Assessment Guideline of School Feeding Program
The “Cost-Nutrition Assessment Guideline for School Feeding Program in Cambodia” utilizes a modified SEEM (Scope, Economic Components, Evaluation, and Measurement) framework to evaluate the cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and nutritional impact of decentralized school feeding programs. The framework assesses program boundaries, resource allocat...
Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
This policy brief evaluates the cost-effectiveness, nutritional adequacy, and sustainability of Cambodia's three School Feeding Program (SFP) modalities: state-run, WFP-run, and school-gardening programs. Data from the 2022-2023 school year revealed disparities in implementation. The state-run model was the most cost-efficient, spending USD 38.9 pe...
Assessment Study: The Economic Cost of Integrated School Gardening in School Feeding Program
This study evaluates the economic and nutritional impacts of integrating school-grown gardens into Cambodia’s school meals program during the 2022-2023 academic year, using a mixed-methods approach. State-run schools were the most cost-efficient, with an annual cost of USD 38.90 per student, compared to USD 55.24 in WFP-run schools due to higher in...
CDRI Publications Catalog 2024
1. Cambodia Development Review2. Flagship Publications3. Working Paper Series4. Special/Research Reports5. Greater Mekong Subregion Series6. Conference Papers7. Other Publications8. Policy and Outlook Briefs
Enhancing the Collaboration between TVET Institutions and the Private Sector in Cambodia: Implications for Skills Provision
Collaboration with the private sector has been an influential tool in addressing a variety of complex issues or problems in both developed and developing economies around the globe. Like many countries, Cambodia has strongly promoted collaboration with the private sector across all education sectors. In the Cambodian TVET sector, the Royal Governme...