The topic of education in SE Asian countries comes up from time to time. Hoping this initiative bears fruit in long run.

From Phnom Penh Post

In Cambodia, where the youth population is burgeoning, the right to education has become more critical than ever. 

As the nation develops, ensuring that every child – regardless of their abilities or background – has access to quality learning is a formidable challenge requiring concerted efforts from all sectors of society.

Education in the country is undergoing significant reforms, with various initiatives aimed at improving access, quality and inclusivity. 

A key development is the launch of the Inclusive Education Action Plan 2024-2028, supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and UNICEF. 

The plan focuses on providing quality schooling to all children, including those with disabilities. It aims to change societal attitudes, provide necessary tools and support and foster collaboration among various stakeholders.

"The EU believes that education for all is the key to unlocking the potential of Cambodian youth and is essential for reducing poverty and creating jobs in the country," said Koen Everaert, deputy head of cooperation for the EU Delegation to Cambodia. 

"Inclusive education for persons with disabilities provides equal opportunities and recognises the importance of their contribution to the sustainable development of the country," he added.

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3 hours ago, reader said:

The topic of education in SE Asian countries comes up from time to time. Hoping this initiative bears fruit in long run.

From Phnom Penh Post

In Cambodia, where the youth population is burgeoning, the right to education has become more critical than ever. 

As the nation develops, ensuring that every child – regardless of their abilities or background – has access to quality learning is a formidable challenge requiring concerted efforts from all sectors of society.

Education in the country is undergoing significant reforms, with various initiatives aimed at improving access, quality and inclusivity. 

A key development is the launch of the Inclusive Education Action Plan 2024-2028, supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and UNICEF. 

The plan focuses on providing quality schooling to all children, including those with disabilities. It aims to change societal attitudes, provide necessary tools and support and foster collaboration among various stakeholders.

"The EU believes that education for all is the key to unlocking the potential of Cambodian youth and is essential for reducing poverty and creating jobs in the country," said Koen Everaert, deputy head of cooperation for the EU Delegation to Cambodia. 

"Inclusive education for persons with disabilities provides equal opportunities and recognises the importance of their contribution to the sustainable development of the country," he added.

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Fine words. When I was in Cambodia,  last year, I asked my guide about why there were so many kids about. He said their parents  want them to work, which is a higher priority  than school.  As a result, he said,  30% of the population  is illiterate.  This is not going to help the country develop.  Mind you the series of civil wars, and the Khmer Rouge  killing  all the teachers, didn't help. Sad situation, especially  when the ruling family  are billionaires. 

10 minutes ago, Keithambrose said:

Mind you the series of civil wars, and the Khmer Rouge  killing  all the teachers, didn't help. Sad situation, especially  when the ruling family  are billionaires. 

It's 45 years since Khmer Rouge were removed from power and 24 since their influence vanished even in far away pockets of country so I wouldn't use that as excuse.

Your second point  may be more the case when ruling case focuses on their own well being than rest of society , new Siem Reap airport serves as handy example.

To be fair , years of Hun Sen rule brought stability and resulting rise in prosperity in Cambodia but certainly it could be better done. Main disadvantage of strongman rules is there's nobody to tell them right when they start going astray as people around them are afraid to lose their freedom or , often ill gained, personal prosperity