Impact on the Lives and Livelihoods of Factory Workers during COVID-19
This study examines the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s garment, textile, and footwear (GTF) sector, which employs around 800,000 workers—80 percent of whom are women. Using data from a phone survey of 2,000 workers conducted in mid-2021, the study explores changes in earnings, consumption, remittances, mental health, domestic responsibi...
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Export Industry and Comparative Advantage of Cambodia
The repercussions of COVID-19 resulted in global disruptions to supply and demand as well as shocks to the global production networks. This paper employs a trade analysis approach to assess the impacts of coronavirus on Cambodia’s export performance. Utilising Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) index, changes were analysed using data pre-and post...
Cambodia’s Aspirations to Become a Knowledge-Based Society: Perspectives of Cambodian University Students
This study explores Cambodian university students’ perspectives on the country’s aspirations to become a knowledge-based society, a goal aligned with Cambodia’s vision to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2030 and high-income status by 2050. Using qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews with 20 students from public and private...
Cambodian Upper Secondary School Education amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities
This study investigates the multifaceted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Cambodian upper secondary school education, focusing on academic, economic, and mental health challenges, as well as emerging opportunities. Drawing on survey data from 685 teachers and 2,804 students across Cambodia, the research reveals widespread disruptions in teaching...
A Quantitative Study on Entrepreneurial Intention of University Students in Cambodia
This study explores the entrepreneurial intentions of Cambodian university students and the factors influencing their aspirations to pursue entrepreneurial careers. Drawing on survey data from 834 students across 19 higher education institutions, the research examines students’ career planning, business engagement, and exposure to entrepreneurship...
Faculty Engagement in Cambodian Higher Education Internationalisation
This study investigates the engagement of faculty members in the internationalisation of Cambodian higher education institutions (HEIs). Drawing on qualitative data from interviews with 49 faculty members and university administrators across eight HEIs, the research explores faculty attitudes, participation in internationalisation activities, and i...
Cambodian Secondary School Teachers’ Readiness for Online Teaching During the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study investigates Cambodian secondary school teachers’ readiness for online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies factors influencing their technological preparedness. Drawing on survey data from 687 teachers across 43 schools in 10 provinces, the study applies descriptive statistics and regression analysis using the Technologi...
Upper Secondary School Tracking and Major Choices in Higher Education: To Switch or Not to Switch
This study explores the phenomenon of academic major switching among Cambodian students transitioning from upper secondary school to higher education. Despite a high proportion of students enrolling in the science track at secondary level, only a minority pursue STEM majors at university. Using survey data from 1,338 students across 21 higher educa...
Civil Society Organisations and Youth Civic Engagement in Cambodia
This working paper explores the evolving role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in promoting youth civic engagement in Cambodia amid shifting political dynamics following the 2013 national election. Drawing on qualitative data from three provinces and Phnom Penh, the study examines the strategies of three distinct organisations—an international...
Exploring Insights into Vocational Skills Development and Industrial Transformation in Cambodia
This study investigates the relationship between vocational skills development (VSD) and industrial transformation in Cambodia, focusing on employers’ perspectives across the electrical and electronic (E&E), garment, and food processing sectors. Drawing on qualitative interviews with 36 managers and production heads from 18 companies, the research...