Background
On 19 March 2026 in Phnom Penh, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), in cooperation with UNICEF, organized a consultation workshop on the draft results report for the Capacity Development Partnership Fund Phase III (CDPF III). The event was held at the Himawari Hotel under the chairmanship of Dr. Lim Sothea, Director General of the General Department of Policy and Planning.
The workshop brought together heads and deputy heads of technical departments, representatives from provincial Departments of Education, district Offices of Education, Youth and Sport, schools in target provinces, relevant development partner organizations, and technical officials. A total of 62 participants, including 17 women, attended the consultation.
Scope of Application
The consultation focused on the CDPF III program, which provides a partnership-based funding mechanism to support capacity development in Cambodia’s education sector. Discussions covered the overall performance of CDPF III, its sustainability, and the program’s implementation in target provinces, including the roles of MoEYS structures at national, provincial, district and school levels, as well as development partners participating in the joint fund.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The workshop pursued several core objectives related to the draft results report for CDPF III:
- To review and verify in detail the key findings related to the effectiveness and sustainability of the Capacity Development Partnership Fund Phase III.
- To identify major achievements, obstacles, and various impacts arising during program implementation, including the effects of funding disturbances on activities and outcomes.
- To strengthen the evidence base in order to improve implementation of activities supported by CDPF and to inform the design of future education projects.
- To help determine directions for future participation by donors and development partners in Cambodia’s joint education fund.
The session was framed as a technical consultation on the draft report rather than the adoption of a new regulation, focusing on validation and refinement of program findings.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
While the workshop did not introduce new binding regulations, it has several governance and programmatic implications for stakeholders in the education sector and development cooperation:
- The validated findings on effectiveness and sustainability of CDPF III may shape future capacity development priorities within MoEYS and guide allocation of joint-fund resources.
- Identification of obstacles, including budget-related disruptions, may influence the design and risk management of subsequent education programs and partnerships.
- A strengthened evidence base is intended to support more results-oriented planning by MoEYS, development partners, and participating education institutions.
- The workshop outcomes are expected to inform future directions for donor participation in Cambodia’s education joint fund, which may affect the structure and focus of upcoming education support initiatives.
No specific new compliance requirements for private sector or civil society actors were announced in the workshop description.
Official Source
The information is based on an official communication from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport published on its verified Facebook page.
