On 23 March 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training held a meeting at the ministry to review and discuss the draft evaluation report on implementation of the National Policy on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 2017–2025 and the preparation of a Cambodia skills inventory.
The meeting was led by Pok Pan, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Deputy Chair of the Technical Working Group for the TVET sector. Participants included representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation as co-vice chair, along with members representing ministries, institutions, training providers, the private sector, and development partners.
Background
The review concerned implementation of the National Policy on TVET 2017–2025 over nearly a decade. According to the ministry, the policy implementation effort involved MLVT and relevant inter-ministerial institutions and was linked to objectives of improving livelihoods, dignity, workforce capacity, knowledge, skills, work attitudes, professional ethics, productivity, and competitiveness for lifelong employment.
The draft evaluation report identifies achievements and analysis, and extracts good practices, lessons learned, challenges, and obstacles encountered during implementation.
Scope of Application
The discussion covered two governance instruments for the TVET sector: the draft evaluation report for the 2017–2025 national TVET policy and the preparation of a Cambodia skills inventory. The evaluation report is intended to serve as an input for preparation of the National Policy on Technical and Vocational Skills Development 2026–2035.
The meeting also formed part of an institutional review process involving the committee responsible for monitoring and evaluating implementation of the 2017–2025 national TVET policy, the National Training Board, and reporting to the Royal Government.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting reviewed the draft evaluation report and discussed its findings and intended use in future policy formulation. The report is to be submitted for review and approval at a meeting of the committee overseeing monitoring and evaluation of implementation of the National Policy on TVET 2017–2025, before being forwarded through the National Training Board for reporting to the Royal Government.
Participants also discussed preparation of the Cambodia skills inventory, described as a detailed report relating to skills data and trainees or students, for use in the TVET and skills development context.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The item indicates continued government review of the TVET policy framework and preparation of skills-related data inputs for the next national policy period, 2026–2035. For employers, training institutions, and development partners, the process is relevant as a reference point for future workforce development planning and alignment with national skills policy.
No new binding compliance requirements, penalties, or regulatory obligations were stated in the source.
Official Source
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), Facebook post published on 24 March 2026, regarding the meeting to review the draft evaluation report on implementation of the National Policy on TVET 2017–2025 and preparation of the Cambodia skills inventory.
