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Public Policy Papers
The Public Policy Papers is a working papers series of the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations of Pannasastra University of Cambodia that addresses current issues in relation to public administration and economic and social development in Cambodia.
No. 1 -
Cambodia's Economic Miracle
This paper first documents Cambodia’s economic miracle, the factors that contributed to that miracle, how it promoted the much broader socioeconomic objectives of human development and social progress, and examines the underlying factors that contributed to the miracle. It then assesses the policy challenges that the country will have to address to maintain robust socioeconomic development.
No. 2 -
The Roadmap to an Automotive Industry
This paper examines the automotive industry in Cambodia, assessing the scope of its sales and manufacturing components. It outlines its achievements, potential and challenges. The 'roadmap' plan for the sectors outlined, and is argued that the success of the industry will depend supplementing the roadmap with comprehensive policy for integrating into ASEAN supply chains.
No. 3 -
Cambodia's Education Reform
In 2023, Cambodia received the World Literacy Award 2023 in recognition of its efforts at reforming the education system. That said, strong improvements in the access to education in the country has been offset by declining quality. Further reforms in the country’s education system should, therefore, focus on improving the quality of education. There are four key players in making a success of the country’s education system: government, teachers, students, and the parents of the students. The government needs to create the basic educational infrastructure that enhances opportunities to study; teachers need to have the skills to teach; the parents have to be willing to pay for better education; and the students should be willingness to study. Improving the quality of the Cambodia’s education system underscores the need for more qualified teachers, better curriculum, more student involvement in learning, faster adaptation to the new technologies, and of course, finally political commitment.
