Background
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), through its Digital Transformation Department, announced cooperation with ADITI and financial support from Smart Axiata under a fund of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications to implement a project on strengthening information literacy in digital education transformation. The project is intended for teachers and students in schools located in remote areas.
The opening of a master trainer course on strengthening information literacy in digital education transformation was held in Banteay Meanchey under the presidency of Seri Chomnoeun, Secretary of State of MoEYS. Participants included leaders from the Digital Transformation Department, ADITI, Smart Axiata, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport, education officials, and teachers from seven high schools in Banteay Meanchey province. The training was scheduled for 23 to 24 March 2026.
Scope of Application
The project focuses on capacity building for teachers and students in remote schools. According to the ministry, teacher training under the project will cover four target provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Mondulkiri, and Stung Treng.
The training is to be conducted in two phases. The in-person phase focuses on effective teaching methods.
Key Provisions or Decisions
MoEYS stated that the project aims to strengthen information literacy within digital education transformation. The ministry described information literacy as supporting safe, smart, and responsible media use; evaluation of information sources; protection of safety and privacy; and protection against online risks.
The ministry also stated that the training is intended to help teachers and students improve understanding of technology and self-development, with the broader objective of supporting the development of digital citizenship.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item records an education-sector capacity-building initiative led by MoEYS in cooperation with private-sector and partner organizations. It is relevant for reference on the ministry’s digital education implementation activities, provincial training rollout, and institutional cooperation related to information literacy and teacher development.
No new regulatory requirement, compliance obligation, or formal legal instrument was stated in the source.
Official Source
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Facebook post published on 24 March 2026.
