Cambodia : Second Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program
The proposed Second Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program (USESDP 2) is part of the phased support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop high-quality human resources by improving the effectiveness of upper secondary education (USE). It builds on and complements ADB's ongoing Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program (USESDP 1). The program will (i) improve teacher quality and boost the quality and labor market relevance of USE; and (ii) strengthen institutional capacity for USE planning, management, and delivery. While the policy reforms will apply nationwide, the project activities will cover only selected areas.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Lawrence, Annika R.
Sectors Group
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Sector
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Project Name | Second Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program | ||||||||
Project Number | 47136-006 | ||||||||
Country / Economy | Cambodia |
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Project Status | Active | ||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development |
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Sector / Subsector | Education / Education sector development - Secondary |
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Gender | Gender equity theme | ||||||||
Description | The proposed Second Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program (USESDP 2) is part of the phased support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop high-quality human resources by improving the effectiveness of upper secondary education (USE). It builds on and complements ADB's ongoing Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program (USESDP 1). The program will (i) improve teacher quality and boost the quality and labor market relevance of USE; and (ii) strengthen institutional capacity for USE planning, management, and delivery. While the policy reforms will apply nationwide, the project activities will cover only selected areas. | ||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | ADB's sequenced approach to reform. ADB has supported education and skills development in Cambodia since 2001 through sector development programs, investment loans, technical assistance grants, policy and advisory support, and knowledge products (figure). ADB's USE engagement builds upon critical lessons from its extensive engagement in the education sector. This highlights the importance of strategically sequencing medium- to long-term support to build the foundation for the reforms, allow these to take root, and show results. Transition from first to second phase of support. This second program builds on the first phase of targeted ADB assistance to USE. The first program supports government efforts to overcome key constraints to increasing access to USE through policy reforms and investment activities. USESDP 1 financially supports poor USE students through scholarships; provides hardship allowance and teacher housing for USE teachers in remote and disadvantaged areas; and constructs upper secondary schools (USSs) in seven disadvantaged provinces, of which five have a significant indigenous peoples' population. USESDP 1 also introduced reforms to improve USE quality, including developing a curriculum framework; strengthening science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; and issuing a comprehensive teacher policy. Following these policy reforms and the progress of USESDP 1, this second phase focuses on removing the remaining constraints and deepening quality, relevance, and management capacity reforms. USESDP 2 therefore adopts a holistic approach, establishing required inputs, policies, and systems (i.e., well-equipped schools, highly qualified teachers, curriculum and assessment reforms, and strong school leadership and support) before nationwide expansion to allow for stronger and measurable learning outcomes in the future. The overall program aligns with the second strategic pillar of the ADB's country partnership strategy, 20142018 for Cambodia. |
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Impact | High-quality human resources developed |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Effectiveness of the USE system improved |
Progress Toward Outcome | Program: The Royal Government of Cambodia complied with the required policy actions stipulated for the release of the policy-based loan, and accordingly, ADB released $15 million in March 2019 to support USE reform implementation. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Quality of teachers in USSs improved Quality and labor market relevance of USE improved Institutional capacity for planning, management, and delivery of education strengthened |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Output 1: Key achievements by Q2 2021 include: finalized draft of the new organizational structure of the National Institute of Education (NIE); completed review of the NIE five-year strategic plan 20192023 and prepared the first draft of the NIE 10-year strategic plan; and finalized the NIE human resources manual.While the firm to prepare the masterplan for the NIE Campus renovation, upgrading and redevelopment has been contracted since October 2020, the international specialists have not been able to travel to Cambodia because of the COVID-19 travel restrictions which also led to the delay in the preparation of the masterplan. Regular virtual meetings were instead conducted with the masterplan consultants to discuss plans and concepts. On the other hand, the consulting firm to handle design and construction supervision of the NIE campus renovation was mobilized in August 2021.Technical specifications of ICT (hardware and software) equipment (including for videoconferencing) for NIE teachers have been completed. The laptops for NIE teachers' training stations have been procured and delivered to the NIE in January 2021.Two NIE lecturers have been selected as scholars to pursue their master's degree in library management, while 5 candidates were selected for the PhD programs in science (physics, chemistry, biology), computer science, management education and curriculum-teaching methods. On the other hand, the training of upper secondary STEM teachers from 50 Secondary Resource Schools (SRSs) and 81 upper secondary school network schools and 40 NIE STEM lecturers on the new curriculum framework, content knowledge, instruction, and assessment had to be postponed to Q2 2022 in view of the COVID-19 safety restrictions.The pre-service training (PRESET) and in-service training (INSET) programs, syllabi and materials for upper secondary school teachers, inspectors, and school directors have been developed, reviewed and endorsed by MoEYS. School-based Management (SBM) training materials and manuals have been selected and Inspection training materials prepared. KAPE and VSO have finalized the STEM and Library training materials and manuals for the professional development program for NIE librarians. Output 2:A draft Operations Manual for Career Education with local industry partnerships has been finalized and translated into Khmer. Training participants from the target schools have already been identified.Procurement activities for the renovation of classrooms into science rooms, upgrading of ICT rooms, and conversion of classrooms into multipurpose, project-based life skills classrooms as well as the equipment and resources for the renovated classrooms and science labs is ongoing. Three works packages with total cost estimate of US$5.2 million were advertised and the bid evaluation reports are currently being prepared. Two multiple-lot goods/equipment packages with total cost estimate of US$1.18 million were partially awarded and are being rebidded due to lack of responsive bids. The contracts for these packages are expected to be awarded in Q4 2021. The 20 SRSs, and 30 SRS USS network schools to be provided with solar panels have been identified. The bill of quantities (BOQs), specifications and costings are currently being prepared for submission to the EA's Procurement Department in September 2021. Other works and goods packages are in the initial stages of the procurement process, i.e., preparation of BOQs, technical specifications, and gathering of inputs from the project/component units and consultants. Advertisement of these packages is expected to commence in Q4 2021.Output 3:The training materials, program, and targets on the new Regional Inspection system for directors from the 25 provincial and municipal departments of education, and the directors of the 150 resource schools on inspection have been finalized. Training is being planned in Q2 2022. On the other hand, the SBM training materials, programs, committees, and budget plan for the 50 SRS schools are being finalized and/or updated. The Directorate General of Education, with VSO, are updating the tools for SRS monitoring, mentoring and coaching, which will be the basis of the subsequent training scheduled in Q1 2022. The International Specialists tasked to conduct the training on examination design were unable to travel to Cambodia due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. In the interim, the specialists are supporting the drafting of a report on the student assessment system and developing guidelines for development of and implementation of the assessment criteria.MOEYS has developed research questionnaires on teacher needs and supply in 50 SRSs which will be analyzed and used to inform the teacher deployment policy reform to be developed and implemented.The Department of Information Technology (DIT) conducted workshops on experimental video production for grade 10 mathematics and chemistry with several participants; produced and posted videos on USE STEM subjects; and continued to create content and storyboards for video production on grade 11 STEM subjects. |
Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | C |
Involuntary Resettlement | C |
Indigenous Peoples | B |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | The proposed civil works are minor, will all take place within existing school sites, and are anticipated to have minor impacts in relation to temporary disturbances, health and safety and waste management. An environmental code of conduct (ECC) has been prepared. The ECC was updated to include COVID-19 risk management requirements and is included in all bid documents. Contractors will be responsible for implementing the requirements of the ECC once works commence. Compliance with the ECC will be monitored by the DCSC and reported through the semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Report (SSMR). Grievance redress committees were established within the PCU and at participating schools. A project information booklet was prepared and training on the grievance redress mechanism and ECC supervision requirements will be provided by the DCSC to all participating schools prior to commencement of works. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The resettlement due diligence conducted for the project confirms that there will be no land acquisition and resettlement impact as the construction works will be confined within the boundaries of existing facilities owned by the MoEYS and within the right-of-way assigned to municipal educational infrastructure. The results of the site screening conducted before commencement of civil works have confirmed that there will be no resettlement impacts. |
Indigenous Peoples | While the project is being implemented nationwide, the features integrated in the outputs will provide enhanced benefits to indigenous peoples and ethnic minority communities and learners and staff. MoEYS recognizes the need to report on the project activities which provide positive benefits to the ethnic minority students in the quarterly progress report and in the safeguards monitoring report. There are no reported negative impacts on IPs as of Q2 2021. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Extensive consultations and focused group discussions were held with key officials and staff of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport during the design stage. Consultations were also held with the Ministry of Economy and Finance officials and key staff to ensure alignment with the key policies, priorities and strategies of the government. |
During Project Implementation | Following the inception mission to Phnom Penh in June 2019, ADB conducted project implementation support missions in December 2019, August 2020 and February 2021 to review with MoEYS the (i) progress of implementation of the project, particularly in terms of the design and monitoring framework targets and institutional and administrative aspects; (ii) compliance to the loan covenants; (iii) fiduciary and environmental and social safeguards systems and progress in terms of implementation of the gender action plan; (iv) key issues, challenges and bottlenecks encountered in the implementation of the program; and (v) recommendations and/or solutions with the government to address these, including any adjustments that may be required. preparatory work and initial actions done in terms of consultant recruitment, procurement of goods, services, and civil works; discuss ADB''s reporting requirements for the program in line with the agreed design and monitoring framework, including reporting requirements on safeguards and gender; and discuss and confirm the timetable for compliance with the loan covenants, among others. ADB has also approved the project's Annual Workplan and Budget for 2021 in December 2020, and the updated Financial Management Manual in January 2021. A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) was established by the EA in March 2020. A project mid-term review mission will be held in October 2021. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Lawrence, Annika R. |
Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
Responsible ADB Division | Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 03 Oct 2017 |
Fact Finding | 30 Jan 2018 to 13 Mar 2018 |
MRM | 10 May 2018 |
Approval | 28 Sep 2018 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 30 Sep 2021 |
Loan 3719-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
28 Sep 2018 | 24 Oct 2018 | 26 Dec 2018 | 30 Jun 2019 | - | 13 Mar 2019 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 15.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 15.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 3720-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
28 Sep 2018 | 24 Oct 2018 | 26 Dec 2018 | 30 Jun 2025 | - | - |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 38.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 35.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 29.88 | 0.00 | 85% |
Counterpart | 3.50 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 23.77 | 0.00 | 68% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Tenders
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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WA1203 - New Library and Renovation or Repair of Other Buildings at NIE Campus | Loan 3720 | 07 Dec 2023 | K.B.H. Construction Co., Ltd. | C-27, St. B1711, Boeng Salang Village, Sangkat Russey Keo, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 4,344,186.50 | 4,344,186.50 |
CD4202 CD4203 Contract renewal (24 months) of the National Procurement Specialist 1 ($77,280) and 2 ($77,280) for the period Jan 2023 to Dec 2024 | Loan 3720 | 03 Feb 2023 | Rath Sophak and Tim Sandan | 1. House No. #4C, St 53BT, Sangkat Boeung Tumpun 2, Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh; 2. House No. #2E, St 65 BT, Sangkat Boeung Tumpun, Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 154,560.00 | 154,560.00 |
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 1 (CD4202) | Loan 3720 | 25 Nov 2021 | SOPHAK RATH | #04C St. 271, Sangkat Beoung Tumpun, Khan Mhean Chey, Phnom Penh | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 111,780.00 | 111,780.00 |
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 2 (CD4203) | Loan 3720 | 25 Nov 2021 | TIM SANDAN | #2E0, 65 BT, Sangkat Beoung Tumpun, Khan Men Chy, Phnom Penh | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 111,780.00 | 111,780.00 |
PACKAGE CA1201: Master Plan for Renovation Upgrading and Redevelopment of NIE campus | Loan 3720 | 01 Sep 2021 | RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS (PVT) LTD | 55 2/1 Galle Road Colombo 3 Western Province Sri Lanka | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 213,730.00 | 213,730.00 |
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR 5 CONSULTING PACKAGES: CB3505 , CB3506, CB3507, CB3508 & CB3509 | Loan 3720 | 22 Mar 2021 | VARIOUS | VARIOUS CAMBODIA | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 450,000.00 | 450,000.00 |
CA1101 | Loan 3720 | 12 Oct 2020 | RICHARD DE LA CRUZ GONZALES | MAKATI CITY PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 101,804.40 | 101,804.40 |
PACKAGE CA1201 | Loan 3720 | 01 Oct 2020 | RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS (PVT) LTD | COLOMBO SRI LANKA SRI LANKA | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 213,730.00 | 213,730.00 |
CD4301 (KAPE) | Loan 3720 | 01 Oct 2020 | KAMPUCHEA ACTION TO PROMOTE EDUCATION | KAMPONG CHANG PROVINCE CAMBODIA CAMBODIA | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 431,452.00 | 431,452.00 |
PACKAGE NO. CD4302 (VOLUNTEER SERVICE OVERSEAS, VS O) | Loan 3720 | 26 Aug 2020 | VOLUNTEER SERVICE OVERSEAS (VSO CAMBODIA) | PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA UNITED KINGDOM | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 1,024,981.00 | 1,024,981.00 |
PACKAGE CD4200 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT | Loan 3720 | 10 Jul 2020 | VARIOUS | VARIOUS NEW ZEALAND | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport | 2,509,242.50 | 2,509,242.50 |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Second Upper Secondary Education Sector Development Program: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Oct 2023 |