(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that international evidence confirms citizens who are well-educated, healthy, and possess strong moral values are assets, not burdens to society. As such, the government has prioritised and allocated substantial budget resources to strengthening the foundations and infrastructure of education in Cambodia.

The premier spoke on Wednesday (May 21) at the graduation of students and student teachers of the National Institute of Education.

Samdech Thipadei underlined that the Royal Government places high importance on the education sector, particularly in the professional training of human resources. He noted that quality education and training, grounded in knowledge, skills, ethics, and professionalism, are essential to ensuring effective, sustainable, and resilient socio-economic development.

Furthermore, the premier added that education not only builds human capital for national development but also delivers widespread benefits, including direct economic advantages for individuals and broader social gains for the entire nation.

Samdech Thipadei underscored, “Learners gain knowledge as a lifelong asset, which can be used to develop themselves and support their families through employment, investment, and entrepreneurship. This, in turn, generates wider social benefits. International evidence shows that people with high levels of education, good health, moral values, and strong family well-being are true assets, not burdens to society.”

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei added that the government has allocated significant funding to the development of educational infrastructure, including universities, technical training centres, schools, and libraries. As a result, both public and private educational institutions have grown rapidly, and the quality of education and training has noticeably improved.

This progress is reflected in the growing number of Cambodian students participating in, and winning, regional and international competitions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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