This policy brief, initiated by the NGO Education Partnership (NEP), provides essential evidence to support policies that promote equitable access to quality education for rural and urban girl students in Cambodia. It urges the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MOEYS), and education stakeholders to take concrete action toward enhancing gender equality and inclusion within the education system.
The brief outlines both the progress made and the existing disparities in education access, quality, and gender-inclusiveness between rural and urban schools. It examines key contributing factors such as cultural norms, societal attitudes, poverty, teacher training, school environments, and resource availability. Additionally, it evaluates the effectiveness of current policies and identifies gaps in promoting gender equality and inclusion in education.
To address these disparities, the policy brief provides a set of actionable recommendations aimed at closing the learning outcome gaps between urban and rural girls. By addressing these persistent gender inequalities, the brief highlights Cambodia’s progress toward gender equality while emphasizing the need to enhance access, quality, and inclusivity for all students.
The brief also recognizes the government’s efforts to fulfill Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) and its adherence to international legal frameworks. However, it stresses the need for continued efforts, urging all stakeholders to accelerate reforms and build a more equitable and inclusive education system for Cambodian students, regardless of gender or location.
Read the full policy brief to explore the evidence and recommendations in detail, and join the effort to advance gender equality and inclusivity in Cambodia’s education system.
