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programs. Some programs should teach intermediate and high skills. Also, the MPTC needs to
raise the number of participants of the training programs.
2.4.3 Building ICT Training Centers and Developing Programs for the Industry
In order to expand the supply of ICT human resource quantitatively as well as qualitatively,
the government intervene the ICT training system in private sector by providing ICT training
opportunities for current workers and job seekers to improve the level of their skills. The
Cambodian government should build ICT training centers not only in Phnom Penh but also in
provinces. Practical and effective training programs can be developed through cooperate with
domestic and foreign ICT companies.
2.5 Strengthening ICT Education
2.5.1 Constructing an ICT Infrastructure in Schools
The Cambodia government, especially the MoEYS, should make efforts to install ICT
infrastructure such as electric power, internet broadband, computers, and educational software
not only in urban areas but rural areas.
2.5.2 Activating ICT Training Programs for Trainers
In order to offer effective ICT education programs for students at schools, the schools secure
enough ICT teachers. The MoEYS should intensively train ICT subject teachers by contracting with
ICT institutions such as universities and ICT training centers, and ICT companies at home and
abroad. Such ICT training programs are mainly for ICT subject teachers.
2.5.3 Linking University Curricula to the Demand of ICT Industry
Even though changes to education programs are difficult in case of basic sciences, program
improvement and changes in various methods are possible in case of ICT related departments
because work experience on-site is as important as obtaining knowledge. Considering the low
graduation rate in Cambodia, improvement of programs which can guarantee good courses and
also future job opportunities in the area ICT can be considered.
2.5.4 MPTC/NIPTICT Should Establish Regional and Sub-National ICT Training Centers
Including ICT Academy
In order to expand the supply of ICT human resources quantitatively as well as qualitatively, the
government should establish regional and sub-national ICT training centers. It should build ICT
training centers not only in Phnom Penh but also in provinces. MPTC/NIPTICT should establish
regional and sub-national ICT training cetners including ICT academy.
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