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Centre for Educational Research and Innovation
CERI is dedicated to conducting high-quality research with a primary focus on education and training in Cambodia and the region to generate knowledge from qualitative and quantitative analyses rooted in data and evidence. Utilising the knowledge we generate, the centre actively facilitates policy discussions between both national and international researchers, policymakers, and practitioners through a series of workshops and policy dialogues held at both national and regional levels. In pursuit of our objectives, CERI maintain close collaborations with government agencies, educational and training institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and other pertinent stakeholders. This collective effort is to foster innovation and implement effective solutions in education and training.
CERI's core activities revolve around research, capacity development, and policy engagement. Currently, our key areas of focus for research encompass educational technology, skills development, the advancement of quality education, and the promotion of inclusive education, spanning from K12 to higher education.
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Building Science Granting Councils in Southeast Asia: Focus on Cambodia and Laos
Canada's International Development Research Centre
National science granting councils play a pivotal role in driving innovation and societal progress, particularly in developing countries. Their close ties to policymakers and beneficiaries, along with their profound understandin...
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Strengthening Decisionmakers’ Capacities for Appropriate EdTech Use in Cambodia
Canada's International Development Research Centre
Educational technology (EdTech) is a broad term encompassing tools and resources used in various aspects of education. Its global rise, particularly in developing countries, offers potential solutions to educational challenges. Ho...
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Lifting Barriers: Educated Boys for Gender Equality
UNESCO
Gender norms and disparities in education impact both boys and girls. Globally, more boys are out of school, and their learning performances are also decreasing compared to girls. These issues affect educational attainment and soc...
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A Rapid Assessment of the Journalism Education Ecosystem in Cambodia
UNESCO
In the era of digital technologies, the rise of social media has widened everyone's access to information. In conjunction with many benefits, there lurk several harms as, in the same manner as authentic news, fake news can also sp...
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Opportunities and Obstacles for the Attraction, Retention and Progression of Girls and Women to STEM Studies and Careers...
Asian Development Bank
The Cambodia STI roadmap aims to have 50% of university graduates majoring in STEM subjects, with 40% of those graduates being women, by 2030. Despite the government's efforts to promote STEM education and careers, the number of s...
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Information Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia
UNESCO
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Cambodia face many barriers and challenges: poverty and unsustainable livelihoods; stigma and discrimination; limited access to services, information, justice, and education; inaccessibility of p...
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Learning Gap between Male and Female Students in Upper Secondary Education
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
The gender gap in achievement, which refers to the disparity in academic performance between male and female students, has been a subject of interest not only in education research but also in political and economic contexts. The...
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Exploring the Effects of Gender-Responsive Pedagogy on Students' Learning Experience in Cambodia
Education Development Trust
This project is part of Education Development Trust (EDT)‘s multi-year research program aimed at improving the overall understanding of the impact of Gender Responsive Pedagogy (GRP) and its potential to improve learning outcomes...
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Opportunity Case 2: Inclusive and Quality Education
The Asia Foundation
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Ponlok Chammes
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Australia Aid
The Ponlok Chomnes II program is a four-year program funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through The Asia Foundation's Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia that aims to promote...
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Research Reports（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
SONG Sopheak（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/song-sopheak）
CHUNLY Sereyvicheth（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/chunly-sereyvicheth）
SAK Sreynoch（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/sak-sreynoch）
NOU Sei Hak（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/nou-sei-hak）
TY Sokun Theary（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/ty-sokun-theary） (2026)
After Adoption: Use, Skill and Rules for Generative AI in Cambodian Higher Education（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/after-adoption-use-skill-and-rules-for-generative-ai-in-cambodian-higher-education）
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is now widely used in Cambodian higher education, but evidence on how it is used, how well students and lecturers are equipped to use it, and what rules apply remains limited. This report addresses these questions using matched online surveys conducted by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute in September and October 2026. The analysis covers 1,51...
Research Reports（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
CHEA Sathya
YOU Saokeo Khantey（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/you-saokeo-khantey）
KANAYAMA Yuki
TANN Boravin
CHEA Phal（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/chea-phal） (2026)
Gender Dynamics and Disparities in Cambodia's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Sector（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/gender-dynamics-and-disparities-in-cambodia-s-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-sector）
This report examines the persistent gender disparities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and employment in Cambodia, focusing on the systemic and structural barriers that limit women’s participation and progression in these fields. Despite increasing female enrollment in postsecondary education, women’s representation in STEM disciplines, particularly in enginee...
International Publications（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
CHEA Phal（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/chea-phal）
NHEM Davut（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/nhem-davut）
CHEA Sathya (2026)
Understanding Academic Achievement Gap in Cambodia: Why Boys Lag Behind in Upper Secondary Schools?（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/understanding-academic-achievement-gap-in-cambodia-why-boys-lag-behind-in-upper-secondary-schools）
The global emphasis on addressing gender disparities in education has highlighted the importance of equitable academic achievement. In Cambodia, where men traditionally dominated the society, a notable shift has been observed: female students have surpassed their male counterparts academic performance in recent years. This reversal has sparked significant public interest, prompting this research t...
Policy Briefs（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
CHEA Sathya
SONG Sopheak（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/song-sopheak）
TANN Boravin
Veronica Mendizabal Joffre (2026)
Bridging the Gender Gap in Cambodia’s STEM Education and Careers（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/bridging-the-gender-gap-in-cambodia-s-stem-education-and-careers）
Women’s underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Cambodia reflects structural constraints rather than lower interest or ability, reinforced by limited career information and guidance. Despite rising female enrollment overall, women remain significantly underrepresented in engineering and information and communications technology, where returns are hig...
International Publications（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
SARA Thavrith（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/sara-thavrith）
Keiichi Ogawa（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/keiichi-ogawa）
CHEA Phal（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/chea-phal） (2026)
The Role of Home-Based Parental Involvement in Student Learning in Cambodian Secondary Schools（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/the-role-of-home-based-parental-involvement-in-student-learning-in-cambodian-secondary-schools）
This study investigates the influence of home-based parental involvement on secondary school students’ academic achievement, accounting for factors including gender, grade, repetition, siblings, parental literacy, working in paid jobs, family resources, school type, and location. It focuses primarily on four activities at home, namely (a) discussing school performance, (b) eating meals together, (...
Working Papers 154（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
NHEM Davut（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/nhem-davut）
CHEA Sathya
HENG Sok Mean（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/heng-sok-mean） (2025)
STEM Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Implications in Cambodia（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/stem-teachers-continuous-professional-development-opportunities-challenges-and-policy-implications-in-cambodia）
As Cambodia aims to become an upper-middle-income country by 2050, STEM education is recognised as a pivotal element in this transformation. However, significant challenges impede educational development, including a shortage of qualified STEM teachers, insufficient training, and limited resources. In this regard, this study addresses the pressing need for effective Continuous Professional De...
International Publications（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
NITH Kosal（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/nith-kosal）
KANAYAMA Yuki (2025)
Cambodian Cassava and COVID-19: An Analysis of Production, Productivity, and Gender Impacts（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/cambodian-cassava-and-covid-19-an-analysis-of-production-productivity-and-gender-impacts）
Although the agriculture sector in Cambodia was initially considered less vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, cassava farmers experienced severe economic hardship due to the increase in input prices, fluctuations in output prices, and challenges in infrastructure development. However, these aggregate impacts hide the disproportionate repercussions faced by cash crop farmers, who were more severel...
Policy Briefs 4（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
NHEM Davut（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/nhem-davut）
CHEA Sathya
HENG Sok Mean（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/heng-sok-mean） (2025)
STEM Teacher Capacity Building in Cambodia: Towards Future Policy Interventions（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/stem-teacher-capacity-building-in-cambodia-towards-future-policy-interventions）
Among many continuous professional development (CPD) pursuits, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-focused activities mainly involve workshops and in-school training. Nearly 80 percent of the teachers sampled (n=401) attended at least one workshop throughout their teaching career, yet only half of them participated in at least one STEM workshop. Evidence shows that there is no...
International Publications（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
CHEA Phal（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/chea-phal）
Kexin Wang（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/kexin-wang）
Keiichi Ogawa（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/keiichi-ogawa）
Akemi Ashida（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/akemi-ashida） (2025)
Bridging the Gap: An Examination of Teacher Deployment in Cambodian Preschools（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/bridging-the-gap-an-examination-of-teacher-deployment-in-cambodian-preschools）
The current study examines teacher deployment strategies in Cambodian preschools and identifies challenges related to the supply and deployment of teaching staff in early childhood education by assessing the adequacy, efficiency, and quality of teacher deployment. This study employs multiple approaches in data collection, including desk review of existing policies and literature, analysis of schoo...
Cambodia Development Review 29 - 2（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/type/）
SARA Thavrith（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/sara-thavrith）
HOEUN Sreymech
CHEA Phal（https://www.cdri.org.kh/staff/chea-phal） (2025)
Determinants of Health Insurance Coverage in Cambodia: A Comparative Analysis of National and Private Insurance（https://www.cdri.org.kh/publication/determinants-of-health-insurance-coverage-in-cambodia-a-comparative-analysis-of-national-and-private-insurance）
This study examines the determinants of health insurance coverage in Cambodia, focusing on enrolment in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and private health insurance. It uses the Cambodia Demographic Health Survey (CDHS) 2021-22 data and utilises multinomial logistic regression analysis to identify predictors of insurance uptake in Cambodia. The result indicates that the working-age popula...
Consultative Workshop on Research Findings on “Enhancing Education Quality in Cambodia”（https://www.cdri.org.kh/news/consultative-workshop-on-research-findings-on-enhancing-education-quality-in-cambodia）
26 October 2026
On 22–23 October 2026, the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), in collaboration with the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), organised a validation workshop on research findings on “Enhancing Education Quality in Cambodia” at Cambodia-Japan Friendship Kampot Krong High School, Kampot Province.The workshop aimed to facilitate dialogue among relevant stakeholders, including policymakers, pract...
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Strengthening STEM Education in Cambodia: Why Teacher Professional Development Matters（https://www.cdri.org.kh/news/strengthening-stem-education-in-cambodia-why-teacher-professional-development-matters）