The government remains committed to improving the quality of public education at all levels, from preschool to higher education, to develop the country’s human resources, Prime Minister Hun Manet said today.
Speaking at the inauguration of five new school buildings with 55 classrooms at Treal High School in Treal commune, Taing Kouk district, Kampong Thom province, he underscored the government’s focus on raising the quality of education in public schools across the country.
Mr Hun Manet said the government would continue expanding educational services closer to communities to ensure that children have equitable access to quality education.
He further emphasised that education is the most valuable investment in the future of children, families and the nation as a whole.
The inauguration of the new school buildings marks another achievement in the education sector, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to improving physical infrastructure in public schools, providing students with better learning conditions and greater opportunities for the future.
According to Nuon Pharat, Kampong Thom Provincial Governor, under the “Everyone for Education” project, the Cambodian Oknha Association, led by Neak Oknha Ly Yong Phat, provided funding of $2,039,460 for the construction of the five school buildings. The contribution also covered educational materials and other facilities to support educational development in the province.
The province currently has 606 public general education schools with 14 preschools, 500 primary schools, 67 lower secondary schools and 25 high schools, a total of 1,223 school buildings comprising 5,229 classrooms, as well as 77 library buildings. AKP
