An Assessment of Medium and Long-term Growth for Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Development: The Overview Report
Cambodia’s recent economic expansion has been remarkable; however, the factors that have historically driven its growth are unlikely to sustain the same momentum in the future. The real estate boom has subsided, and the large-scale transition of labour from agriculture to manufacturing, along with the conversion of forests into farmland, can no lon...
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
This study investigates the forms, benefits, and challenges of collaboration between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and the private sector in Cambodia. Drawing on qualitative data from 72 interviews with firms, training providers, government bodies, industry associations, and labour unions, the research explores...
Information Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia
Background:Closely echoing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Goals call upon State Parties to ensure the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society, including access to information. As part of its mandates, UNESCO contribu...
Examining Student Enrolment Patterns: Case of Lower Secondary School in Siem Reap, Cambodia
This chapter examines the grade progress of students in Cambodia, where the government has made significant efforts in the past few decades to ensure equal access to basic education and has achieved remarkable success in expanding primary education. This study employs a cohort method approach that combines a student enrolment record analysis over s...
Supply of and Demand for Accessible and Affordable Childcare Services in Cambodia
Cambodia’s economy has been growing rapidly over the past two decades, owing in part to women’s participation in the labor market. Female labor force participation is relatively high (74 percent) as compared to the regional average (59 percent); however, women are less likely than men to be in formal, better paid, and more secure forms of...
Does Location Matter? Track and Trace (TnT) Adoption by Primary School Directors in Cambodia
Cambodia’s textbook supply chain experienced challenges with shortages, late deliveries, and inaccurate forecasting, impacting student learning. Track and Trace (TnT), a digital solution that streamlines the supply chain, was introduced in 2022. However, TnT was not implemented equally across schools. Therefore, this paper aims to (1) investigate...