Version: 02/12/2024

AGENDA – JOINT HIGH-LEVEL CAMBODIA-EUROPEAN EDUCATION MISSION TO SIEM REAP

Date: Sunday 08 December 2024 (day 0)

13h00: departure from the EUD in Phnom Penh, by bus, to Siam Reap

19h30: Dinner between Cambodian representatives, (MoEYS), Team Europe including Twinning
Malis Siem Reap (https://g.co/kgs/DzH4sKH) – Participants to confirm their attendance.

Date: Monday 09 December 2024 (day 1)

Venue: Puok General and Technical High School in Siem Reap province

Time Description Remarks

MORNING SESSION
I. Twinning project steering committee All participants in the
(PSC) (technical discussion) 8.30 to 10.30 main hall

o Participants: All EU (EUD, Twinning representatives, EUMS representatives, EuroCham, EU4PFM),

All MoEYS, All MEF, All teachers and principals of the target schools and universities

o Logistics: table for 30 people of the SC; and cinema-style chairs for the rest of participants.
Projection facilities and micro; translation and headsets provided for 100.

o Purpose of the meeting: The Steering committee oversights the implementation of the Twinning
and takes important decisions, such as for instance the progress and approval of the rolling
working plans, every 3 months.

08.30-8.50 - Introductory remarks by Mr Bryan FORNARI, 5-7 minutes per speaker

(20 minutes) Head of Cooperation, European Union Delegation
to Cambodia
- Introductory remarks by Mr Federico BERERA,
the Twinning Project Leader (PL), FEI
- Introductory remarks by HE IM Koch, Project
Leader Counterpart, Secretary of State, MoEYS

08.50 to 9.10 -Twinning project overview by Mr Manuel AZIBI, Joint presentation by the EU
(20 minutes) Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) and KH RTAs followed by Q&A
-Mr RATH Sara, Counterpart RTA and Director of
Vocational Orientation Department (VOD)
including overall presentation of achievements of
the Rolling Work Plan 1 and presentation of the
Rolling Work Plan 2.
9.10-9.30 Overview and presentation of component 1 on Joint work by leaders of

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(20 minutes) work-based learning (WBL) (lead: Finland - Ms. component 1
TUULA Antola and MoEYS Component 1 Q&A and interventions from the
counterpart, Mr NOUN Vansoeun, Deputy participants, e.g. from private
Director of VOD) sector representatives (e.g.
EuroCham)
9.30-9.50 Overview and presentation of Component 2 on Joint work by leaders of
(20 minutes) technical curriculum improvement design’s plan component 2
(Lead: Germany Ms. Janine FROMMANN and Q&A
MoEYS counterpart, Dr. MEAK Chantheng,
Deputy Director of VOD)
9.50-10.10 Overview and presentation of Component 3 on Joint work by leaders of
(20 minutes) Teacher development design’s plan (Lead: France component 3
Mr. Manuel AZIBI and MoEYS counterpart, HE. Q&A
Dr. SIENG Sovanna, Director of NIE)
10.10-10.30 Discussion and decision taking by the PSC, PSC members with the lead of
(20 minutes) including approval of the Rolling Wok Plan 2 of the RTAs
the Twinning project (including missions to
Europe)

Drafting of main conclusions of the Twinning Lead: PL Federico BERERA,

Steering Committee to bring to the high-level Bryan FORNARI and HE. IM Koch
policy dialogue of the afternoon

END OF THE TWINNING STEERING COMMITTEE

10.30- 10.50 Coffee break for all participants outside the main hall

Following the end of the Twinning Steering Committee we will split in 2 groups working
concomitantly:

 GROUP 1 (10.50- 12.15) Education Budget support steering committee: all EUDs and Team
Europe, central MoEYS and MEF officials related to BS, PL and RTA, European Twinning
Experts (as preferred) for approximately 35 people
 GROUP 2 (10.50- 12.15) Further technical consultations on the Twinning with Cambodian
Schools, universities and relevant institutions under the leadership of the MoEYS component
leaders, divided by component.

GROUP 1
II. Education Budget support steering committee Main hall
(10.50 to 12.15)

o Participants: MoEYS, MEF and relevant line-ministry officials working on the BS and Variable
Tranche indicators, All EU (EUD, EUMS representatives, RTA, PL of the Twinning, EU4PFM)-
Twinning European component leaders (optional) as they can join the in-depth consultations with
schools (see explanation below) if they prefer

o Logistics: table for 40 people of the SC; projection facilities and micro; translation and headsets
provided for XX.

o Purpose of the meeting: The Budget Support Steering committee oversights the progress of the

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 BS, including the review of the performance indicators targets. It also prepares the main
conclusions for the High-Level policy dialogue to be held between the Minister and the EU
Ambassador.

10.50-11.00 - Introductory remarks by Mr Bryan FORNARI, Head of 5 minutes each

(10 minutes) Cooperation, EU Delegation
- Opening remarks by HE OUNG Borat, SoS, MoEYS
11.00-12.00 - Presentation on the progress of the BS implementation Lead: DGPP MoEYS
(60 minutes) by Directorate General of Policy and Planning (DGPP)
- Tripartite discussion MEF-MoEYS-EUD Lead: MoEYS/MEF

12.00-12.15 Drafting of main conclusions of the Budget Support Lead: Tripartite

Steering Committee to bring to the high-level policy MOEYS/MEF/EU
dialogue of the afternoon
END OF THE BUDGET SUPPORT STEERING COMMITTEE
12.15-14.00 Lunch provided for all participants in the basketball yard together with group 2
(total 100)

GROUP 2
III. Further technical consultations on the Twinning Classrooms 1-2-3
(10.50 to 12.15)

o Participants: All participants who are not joining the BS policy dialogue
The 3 MoEYS Component Leaders (+ Horseng and Kouy Eng and possibly Sokyeng) shall facilitate
and pursuit technical exchanges in classrooms number 1-2-3 with the teachers, principals, and
relevant officials not attending the Budget Support Steering Committee.
EuroCham is invited to be part of these exchanges.
European experts of the Twinning can decide to attend the breakout sessions (where informal
translation will be provided) to further consult and work with Cambodian counterparts in the field
and at central level, or attend the Budget Support Steering committee. following

o Logistics: Classrooms (3, one per component), informal sitting arrangements

o Purpose of the meetings (divided by Component): Group discussion on ways forward/next step
plan of each Twinning project component, Q&A on the Twinning from the schools to the MoEYS,
Consultations by experts and schools and private sector, including EuroCham

10.50- 12.15 Facilitate by Component 1 leader (MoEYS in the Classroom 1

lead)
Facilitate by Component 2 leader (MoEYS in the Classroom 2
lead)
Facilitate by component 3 leader (MoEYS in the Classroom 3
lead)
12.15-14.00 Lunch provided for all participants in in the basketball yard together with group 1

After the joint lunch, we keep to be split in 2 groups working concomitantly:

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  GROUP 1 (15.00- 16.30) EU-Cambodia High Level Policy Dialogue: all EUDs and Team
Europe, MEF, designated central MoEYS officials related to BS, PL and RTA, European
Twinning experts as preferred.
 GROUP 2 (14.30- 16.15) Debriefing of each component leader to the main group under the
leadership of the MoEYS component leaders to the main group.

AFTERNOON SESSION
IV. EU-Cambodia High-Level Policy Dialogue Teachers’ meeting room
15.00 to 16.30

o Participants: all EUDs and Team Europe, MEF, central MoEYS officials related to BS, PL and RTA,
European Twinning experts as preferred.

o Logistics: table for 40 people; projection facilities and microphone, additional chairs for technical
attendees sitting behind

o Purpose of the meeting: High-level policy dialogue between the European Union and Cambodia,
represented by the EU Ambassador to Cambodia and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of
Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia and representatives from the Ministry of Economy and
Finance as well as relevant government line ministries with the participation of the Team Europe
(FR and DE confirmed) and the Twinning main representatives (PL and RTA)

15.00-16.30 -Remarks by H.E Igor DRIESMANS, European

Union Ambassador to Cambodia
- Remarks by H.E Dr HANG CHUON Naron,
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of MoEYS

Followed by brief presentation and discussion

of:
1) Twinning project de-briefing presentation Lead: PL Federico BERERA and
HE IM Koch
2) Education budget support programme
(review of the performance indicators of Lead: HE OUNG Borat and
year2) Bryan FORNARI

Discussions and interventions

Concluding remarks by H.E Igor DRIESMANS and

H.E Dr HANG CHUON Naron

To conclude: Writing of a dedication/signature on

the European book by EU Ambassador and DPM
to donate to schools of the twinning project.
END OF THE HIGH LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE- PARTICIPANT MOVE TO THE ROUNDABOUT

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 V. Technical consultations on the Twinning (15.00 Main hall
to 16.15)

o Participants: All participants who are not joining the High-Level policy dialogue, facilitated by the
MoEYS Component leaders with the support of Horseng and Kouy Eng.

o Logistics: main hall cinema-style with translation provided

o Purpose of the meetings: The three components will bring upon the conclusion of the group work
to the plenary

15.00- 16.15 De-briefing by component facilitated by

Component leaders (MoEYS in the lead)

Conclusions and way forward

PARTICIPANTS MOVE TO THE SCHOOL FLAG ROUNDABOUT

EVENING PROGRAMME School flag roundabout

Via, Twinning project launching
(16.30-17.30 followed by cocktail)

o Participants: All participants + 400 students and teachers from the school (primary invitees:
technical education students) – TOTAL 500

o Logistics: school flag- roundabout, plus project exhibition, standing cocktail dinner, no alcohol
served

16.30-17.30 - Opening remarks by Mr Federico Berera, Twinning project leader

- Speech by the Ambassador of the European Union to the Kingdom of
Cambodia
- Key-note address by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of MoEYS

Followed by visiting the exhibition of the technical students projects and

interactions with students and teachers

Donation of the European book (with dedication by Ambassador and DPM) to school
principals together with German-made pen.

Interviews of the High-level officials, and the Twinning and MoEYS officials

17.30-19.30 Apsara dance by the students of the school + European music

Cocktail dinner at the school for all participants

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Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 (day 2)

Venue: Angkor University

Time Description
European Scholarships outreach session Angkor University Hall
o Participants: All – Sitting arrangements for VIP on the stage and in the first lines.
o Logistics: Sopheak in the lead, with support by Thearo – LM for the logistics. Students to arrive
and sit from 8-8.20.
o Purpose of the event: Presenting scholarships and study opportunities provided by Team Europe
to five Siem Reap universities, which have previously been engaged in the Erasmus+ programme.
08.30-9.30 -Welcoming Remarks by Dr. SOK Tonh, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Angkor
University
-Speech by Mr HE Driesmans, Ambassador, European Union Delegation to Cambodia
- Key Note address by DPM Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Dr Hang Chuon
Naron
09.30- Photo opportunity: Donation of the European book and pen to the 5 universities (with
10.00 dedication jointly written by DPM and Ambassador)
Coffee break and formal exchanges with the students
Departure of the Minister and the Ambassador
10.00- -Presentation of the European Union scholarships financed under the Erasmus+
11.30 programme,
By Mr. PEOU Sopheak, EU Technical Assistant Higher Education and Erasmus+
-Panel discussion with Erasmus+ alumni and Q&A
Moderated by Mr. BOU Noeun, Programme Manager Education and Skills, EU
Delegation to Cambodia

-Study in France. The French scholarship programmes/ France Excellence scholarships

By Dr. TRAN Thi Anh-Dao, Attaché for scientific and higher education cooperation,
French Embassy in Cambodia

GERMANY? TBC
Conclusion by HE SANN Vathana Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and
Sport, together with Bryan Fornari, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Cambodia
END OF THE SESSION
11.30- 12.00 Transfer Team Europe and MoEYS national officials
from Angkor University to restaurant
12.00- 14.00 Debriefing Lunch between Team Europe and MoEYS, Restaurant TBC
MEF line ministries
Confirmation needed
14-00 to 20.00 Bus transfer back to Phnom Penh Departure from the
Restaurant
Acronym:

BS: Budget support programme GTHS: General and technical high school
EU: European Union MEF: Ministry of Economy and Finance
EUMS: EU member state MoEYS: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
NIE: National Institute of Education PSC: Project steering committee

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