On 23 March 2026, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), in cooperation with KAPE, organized a national consultation workshop in Phnom Penh on the AI Ready ASEAN project. The event was chaired by Dr. Kim Sethany, Permanent Secretary of State at MoEYS, and attended by representatives of the ASEAN Foundation, national and international development partners, project master trainers, and other stakeholders, with a total of 81 participants.
Background
The workshop concerned the AI Ready ASEAN project, an initiative related to preparedness for the adoption of artificial intelligence in the education sector. According to the ministry, the consultation was intended to provide an update on the project in Cambodia and on the AI Ready curriculum.
MoEYS stated that the project is being implemented through cooperation involving its Department of Digital Transformation, KAPE, and the ASEAN Foundation, with financial support from Google.org through the ASEAN Foundation.
Scope of Application
The consultation was framed around the education sector in Cambodia, with a focus on educators, students, parents, and relevant stakeholders. The stated scope included promotion of digital literacy and AI literacy, as well as discussion of the application of AI-related learning in the national education context.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The workshop had three stated purposes:
First, it provided information on the current status of the AI Ready ASEAN project in Cambodia, the AI Ready curriculum, and how formal implementation of the project is intended to benefit educators, students, and parents nationwide.
Second, it aimed to strengthen cooperation between the ASEAN Foundation, MoEYS, and KAPE in promoting digital literacy and AI literacy among educators, students, and parents, as a contribution to digital education and AI adoption in Cambodia.
Third, it promoted discussion among key stakeholders on challenges and good practices related to AI literacy in the education sector.
During the event, the ministry also linked the project to broader education reform efforts and stated that the cooperation is intended to provide essential knowledge on AI literacy to youth, students, and teacher-training and higher education learners.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item indicates an administrative and sector-governance development in Cambodia’s education system rather than a new legal or compliance measure. It is relevant for education partners, training providers, edtech organizations, and development agencies tracking MoEYS priorities in digital transformation and AI literacy.
The workshop also serves as a reference point for institutional cooperation between MoEYS, KAPE, the ASEAN Foundation, and external funding support connected to AI readiness in education.
Official Source
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Facebook post published on 23 March 2026.
