Cambodia Highlights 'One Arrow, Three Birds' Strategy in Skills Recognition Program

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in Cambodia has highlighted its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program as a 'one arrow, three birds' strategy, yielding benefits for the government, the private sector, and former workers who possess skills but lack formal certification. Sun Mesah, spokesperson for the ministry, stated, 'The implementation of skills recognition testing is a strategy with three benefits: the private sector accepts it, the government trains resourceful people, and the brothers and sisters (former workers) themselves have knowledge and skills.' According to Mesah, the acceptance of RPL certificates by the private sector is a sign of the program's success, as the private sector directly employs labor and utilizes these skills to meet market demands. He further emphasized that certificates issued through the RPL program are not merely pieces of paper but reflect the true quality, competence, and skills of the holder, assessed according to technical standards and recognized by both the government and the private sector. The government is actively promoting the implementation of the RPL program to assist former workers returning from abroad and citizens with existing skills in obtaining formal recognition of their abilities. This initiative aims to increase opportunities for good jobs, improve income, and enhance the competitiveness of Cambodia's workforce in the labor market. The certificates serve to objectively validate workers' capabilities, strengthening their position in the job market.