Education policy in Cambodia: global transformation processes, IOs’ influence and cultural spheres

Abstract

This paper examines the development of Cambodia’s education regarding the impact of historical global transformation and international influences on its national education policy. It also studies the inclusiveness and generosity of social groups in Cambodia. The paper argues that Cambodia’s education system today is built upon the modern education model established by the French during the colonial period and is developed to combine with its cultural and religious traditions. The socialist regime caused heavy losses to the state and eliminated most of the education facilities. In the past three decades, with support and funds from the international community, Cambodia’s education was reconstructed along with the international standards on education inclusion and generosity.