Cambodia and China have launched a new collaboration aimed at enhancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Cambodia, with a focus on boosting youth employability and supporting economic growth. The partnership seeks to modernize curricula, strengthen teacher capacity, expand student exchanges, and align training with the demands of Cambodia’s evolving industries.
On 18 August 2025, Cambodia’s Battambang Institute of Technology and China’s Xiangyang Vocational College of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a virtual ceremony attended by faculty, institutional representatives, and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The MoU lays the groundwork for joint programs that integrate global best practices into Cambodia’s TVET system, aiming to improve job prospects for graduates and elevate national training standards.
The initiative, supported by the Belt and Road South-South Cooperation Network on Skills Development under the ILO/China Partnership Project, will provide Cambodian students access to advanced knowledge in high-demand sectors, including renewable energy, robotics, and intelligent manufacturing. It will also facilitate faculty exchanges, shared training resources, and co-organized skills competitions to equip youth with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Key figures highlighted the significance of the partnership. Cao Qunying, President of Xiangyang Vocational College, emphasized its practical and results-oriented nature, while Teng Chenda, Director of Battambang Institute of Technology, described it as a milestone for Cambodia’s vocational education journey. Tian Feng, Project Manager of the ILO-China Partnership Project, underscored that the true impact will come from joint implementation that empowers young people and promotes decent work opportunities.
Since 2019, the ILO-China Partnership Project has connected 41 institutions across China, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar to share expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, skills certification, and industry-focused education, demonstrating the potential of South-South cooperation in strengthening vocational training systems and fostering youth employment.
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