Kampot: On November 7, 2025, the KAPE’s ICT Team, coordinated by Mr. Sor Sophanak, Project Coordinator, convened their critical Annual Meeting in Kampot province. This gathering served not only as an annual performance review but also as a strategic forum to strengthen synergy among the six core components, aiming to maximize resource efficiency and amplify positive impacts on team work effectiveness.

 

Core Objectives of the Meeting:

• Strategic Reflection: To analyze best practices and address challenges based on empirical data.
• Institutional Capacity Building: To foster trust and cohesion within the team for collective operational effectiveness.
• Future Orientation: To evaluate 2025 outcomes and define the strategic roadmap for 2026.

 

The meeting presented and discussed in detail the following six sections:

 

Section 1: Update on the "AI Ready ASEAN" Project 

This section focused on the successful implementation of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program and its rollout in 400 target schools nationwide. As of November 2025, over 8,000 participants have enrolled in the AI program, with further learning opportunities available through the website www.aiclassasean.org. The KAPE ICT team identified a significant gap between the current number of participants (8,000) and the expected target (approximately 140,000). The content of the AI lessons is being adapted to the local context and language in Cambodia to accelerate adoption and learner comprehension.

 

Section 2: Update on the "Innovations for Digital Education and Learning" (IDEAL) Project 

This update focused on progress in technology-assisted learning. Practical test results have shown that the use of tablets with 10 educational apps (such as Khmer Reader, Quizizz, and math applications) has directly contributed to improving students' reading and mathematics outcomes. Notably, Prey Speu Primary School and Prek Sdey High School have demonstrated a strong commitment by sending their ICT teachers for training, ensuring the project's sustainability.

 

Section 3: Update on IT Team Activities 

The IT team has provided support for the procurement and installation of computer labs, internet systems (Wi-Fi/Hotspots), and security cameras in 12 target schools. The team was involved in reviewing price quotations and managing technical specifications (such as selecting laptops, PCs, and printers) to ensure resources are used effectively and for their intended purpose.

Section 4: Media & Communications (M&C) 

The M&C team has increased follower numbers and engagement with updates on all KAPE projects through platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Telegram, and X, thereby enhancing the reputation of the organization and its projects. M&C not only creates promotional articles and videos but has also provided training in photography and videography skills to students and teachers at target schools.

 

Section 5: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) 

The M&E team has played a central role in collecting and analyzing data on student learning outcomes. This data serves as concrete evidence that the project uses to demonstrate its impact to schools and stakeholders, and to refine educational practices for greater effectiveness and improvement.

 

Section 6: Financial and Administrative Update for the IDEAL Project 

The project's finances and administration are managed with transparency and accountability, focusing on strict adherence to financial policies for all project expenditures (including travel, procurement, training sessions, etc.). The meeting addressed challenges related to expense reporting to ensure all transactions are transparent and auditable.

This meeting was not just a gathering, but it established a "results-based discussion model," where all six sections demonstrated their interconnectedness in implementing work effectively to respond to real-world needs.

The 2025 annual meeting of the ICT team clearly showed the members' commitment to using technology as a core tool to enhance the quality of their work. They aim to provide support services to all of KAPE's development projects with transparency, efficiency, and a long-term vision for the coming years.