share on
As the country prepares for its next phase of skills development, more than 30 Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training officials have now been equipped with practical tools for evidence-based policymaking, to strengthen their capacity for a data-driven review of the National TVET Policy 2017–2025.
Officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) have taken steps to deepen their capacity for conducting an evidence-based review of the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy 2017–2025, as the country begins shaping its next national skills strategy.
In partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), MLVT held a three-day workshop from 26 to 28 November 2025 for more than 30 officials involved in the policy review and the drafting of the next national TVET strategy. Participants included representatives from key MLVT departments and the working group responsible for drafting the National TVET Policy.
The training focused on developing skills to identify and define policy questions to address challenges within the skills system, assess and apply reliable evidence, evaluate sources of evidence and communicate findings effectively. In addition, the training is said to build on the ILO’s ongoing technical assistance since July 2025.
Approved by the Royal Government of Cambodia in June 2017, the current National TVET Policy serves as a roadmap to enhance workforce skills, competitiveness, with a vision to improve livelihoods and dignity by equipping Cambodian workers with knowledge, skills, and professional ethics for lifelong employability and competitiveness.
The review comes at an important moment, with the policy cycle ending and Cambodia preparing for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2029.
“Reviewing the National TVET Policy 2017-2025 is essential to ensuring that our skills development system remains responsive to the evolving needs of the economy and strengthens the country’s competitiveness,” said Thorng Samon, Deputy Director-General of TVET, MLVT.
“This workshop strengthens our capacity in performing a comprehensive policy review independently and more effectively, which help us make informed decisions that will shape the next phase of TVET policy.”
“As Cambodia prepares for LDC graduation, a strong, evidence-based TVET system will be vital to sustain inclusive economic growth,” added Tun Sophorn, National Coordinator for Cambodia, ILO.
“This workshop underscores the ILO’s commitment to promoting decent work and lifelong learning, while ensuring that future policies are inclusive and gender-sensitive, and geared toward building a workforce that is adaptable, competitive and prepared for the future of work.”
For participants, the sessions offered practical tools that will directly inform the review process. As Nuon Sovannda, Chief of Policy and Strategy Office, Department of Policy and Strategy, MLVT, shared, the training provided her with "practical tools to identify data sources for key performance indicators and to formulate review findings using the results-chain approach.”
“These skills will directly strengthen my ability to analyse and synthesise data, prepare the review report for the TVET Policy 2017-2025, and contribute to developing a forward-looking strategy for skills development.”
READ MORE: Cambodia offers 40 days of paid time off, ranking the highest in Asia & Oceania
Lead image / ILO
share on
