Inventory of Policies and Programs Related to Dropouts in Cambodia

The report was prepared by Creative Associates International, Inc. and is a result of the Investing in People (IIP) program, which aims to improve education outcomes in Cambodia. The report provides an inventory of policies and programs related to school dropouts in Cambodia, highlighting the legal context of education, school facilities, teacher recruitment, training, and behavior in the classroom, school support services, and cultural practices. The report also examines options for interventions under the School Dropout Prevention Pilot Program (SDPP). The legal context of education in Cambodia is governed by the Education Law of 1997, which emphasizes the importance of compulsory and free education for all children. The report highlights the policies and programs implemented by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport to support girls and at-risk students, including the Expanded Basic Education Program and the Education Sector Support Scale up Action Plan. The report also examines the policies and programs related to school facilities, teacher recruitment, training, and behavior in the classroom, school support services, and cultural practices. The report notes that the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has implemented various programs to improve teacher quality, including the Teacher Development Master Plan and the Provincial Teacher Training College. The report identifies several options for SDPP interventions, including improving teacher quality, increasing access to education, and providing support services to at-risk students. The report also highlights the importance of community-based initiatives and partnerships with non-governmental organizations to support school dropout prevention efforts. The report includes a chart of policies and programs related to school dropouts in Cambodia, which provides a comprehensive overview of the existing policies and programs in the country. The report also includes a list of acronyms and references, which provide additional information on the organizations and initiatives mentioned in the report. Overall, the School Dropout Prevention Pilot Program Inventory of Policies and Programs in Cambodia provides a comprehensive overview of the existing policies and programs related to school dropouts in the country. The report highlights the importance of improving teacher quality, increasing access to education, and providing support services to at-risk students to prevent school dropouts.