Cambodia has been experiencing two-digit growth in its economy for the last several years. The remarkable economic growth and political stability undoubtedly bring the country opportunities to revitalize its social sector. Education is one of the prioritized sectors of the country. As a result of integrated efforts, education has been viewed as a success story in Cambodia's reforms. Some figures from the recent history will be taken as examples in the following sections.
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Chealy, C. (2009). Higher Education in Cambodia. In: Hirosato, Y., Kitamura, Y. (eds) The Political Economy of Educational Reforms and Capacity Development in Southeast Asia. Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9377-7_10
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