To promote a more sustainable economy in Cambodia, the LED organized a meeting on 16 September in the field of vocational training with representatives of the World Bank, the development cooperation of Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Korea, as well as various donor organizations such as ILO, UNESCO, WWF, Plan International, Swisscontact, EnergyLab and geres. They all came together to discuss better coordination in vocational education and training for a more sustainable economy.
A more ecologically sustainable infrastructure and economy requires skilled workers. Vocational training therefore plays an important role in the transition to a more sustainable economy. Too often, a lack of skilled workers is an obstacle to the transition to “green” technologies. Pius Frick, LED country coordinator in Cambodia, has been working here for months to network all stakeholders active in this field and establish a better flow of information between them. LED is making a name for itself in Cambodia as a moderator and driving force in this strategic dialog.
Pius Frick explains: “In addition to initiating and supporting relevant projects, our task as a development partner is also to participate in the national dialog on specific issues and to help shape this dialog. This includes discussions with the relevant authorities as well as regular exchanges with other donors and organizations. Of course, this only works if you are on the ground and well networked. The LED is already well positioned in this area and is perceived as an important player.” Several projects for the education and training of specialists in the field of sustainable technologies are in the pipeline and will further strengthen both the profile and the effectiveness of Liechtenstein’s involvement in Cambodia.
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Caption: Coordination meeting for “greener” vocational training on 16 September in Phnom Penh, organized by LED country coordinator Pius Frick.
