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Abstract:
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The primary aim of this study is to examine the local stakeholders' views and perceptions about
the issues on girls' education in Cambodia. Local stakeholders is defined in this study as
comprising of education officials in the provincial, district and school levels, school teachers,
parents of girls who are in and out of school, and the girls who are in and out of school. It mainly
focuses on their understanding of the problematic situation of access and equity in education
opportunities faced by Cambodian girls, and the possible steps to address these problems. The
study thus seeks three specific objectives:1) To describe the views, beliefs, perceptions and attitudes on girls' education;
2) To identify the key issues and challenges in addressing gender equity issues in basic education in Cambodia; and
3) Present programme and policy recommendations to promote girls' education. |