Phnom penh: Cambodia's Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borbor Thipadei Hun Manet has called on relevant ministries and institutions, national and international organizations, development partners, communities, and all citizens to continue to pay close attention to literacy and education affairs among formal, informal, and non-formal sectors to continue to take part in literacy promotion in Cambodia more actively, effectively and efficiently with the following recommendations.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Samdech Hun Manet appealed to relevant ministries and institutions to formulate policies, legal frameworks, standards, or necessary mechanisms to expand the scope of literacy programs, and ensure that all citizens receive lifelong learning opportunities to become digital citizens. He emphasized the importance of inspiring the creation of digital training programs for Cambodian people of all ages, enabling them to effectively use technology and digital tools for their daily-life benefits.
Samdech Hun Manet called for both public and private media outlets to create and widely disseminate literacy and digital literacy programs. The aim is to increase awareness among Cambodian people about the significance of literacy, how to find accurate online information, use, manage, and share online information, comprehend technology safety, and share information ethically and accurately.
The Cambodian Prime Minister also urged all ministries, institutions, private sector entities, development partners, and non-governmental organizations to mobilize resources and share experiences in literacy promotion in the digital age. He highlighted the importance of operating effectively and sustainably in the realm of information technology.
Furthermore, he instructed local authorities at all levels to actively participate in a Student Recruitment Campaign, develop learning center infrastructures, community learning centers, lifelong learning centers, youth centers, and manage data for needy individuals. He encouraged efforts to motivate people who have lost learning opportunities or dropped out of schools to re-engage in education, with special attention to people with disabilities or special needs to ensure equitable and inclusive education.
In addition, the Premier suggested that enterprises, private companies, factories, prisons, and correctional centers should continue promoting high-tech literacy classes and vocational training programs for employees, workers, and detainees to enhance productivity and work efficiency.
Samdech Hun Manet also addressed religious institutions, requesting that Buddhist pagodas, churches, and mosques encourage monks and religious priests to promote vocational literacy programs, especially in technology use. He emphasized the benefits of digital literacy for study, moral values, behavior, and promoting the concept of living as digital citizens in society.
Lastly, he expressed appreciation for all key stakeholders who have actively supported literacy efforts, contributing to the development of human resource education and training, and the advancement of well-educated society in Cambodia.