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Cambodia “A Partnership Through Co-operation” Presentation To Public / Private Partnerships Seminar 11 April, 2002. Ron Perkinson International Finance Corporation. Key Issues. - Positive Regulatory Environment - IBRD - Work with GOC – a new legal framework for higher education.
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Cambodia“A Partnership Through Co-operation”Presentation ToPublic / Private Partnerships Seminar11 April, 2002 Ron Perkinson International Finance Corporation
Key Issues - Positive Regulatory Environment - IBRD - Work with GOC – a new legal framework for higher education. - All HEI’s - Public & Private – subject to new accreditation compliance. - Timing - Private investment would help IBRD & GOC reinforce meaning of framework.
Key Issues (cont.) • Need for consistency - growth and development of HEI’s • Similar framework to elsewhere • Need for broader multi-disciplinary education • Cohesive action - both public and private sector • Second largest university private - need for a positive model and participation • Sponsor - responsive - keen to learn
P / P Co-operation will – • Level the playing field – public and private • Foster healthy competition • Provide ‘choice’ for parents and students • Public / Private action – sends stronger signal to GOC about the reforms • Complement GOC strategies for higher education reforms.
Basic Comparative Data Enrolment Averages - Low Income Countries W/wide 5% - OECD Average 27% - Market = Known Market Rates
Next Steps …… • IFC Decision Meeting • Finalize construction & associated requirements of project • Prepare project / sponsor - for accreditation compliance TA - Establish ‘core’ principles, indicators and characteristics • - Strategic / Development Planning, Q.A. systems and processes • - Finance / Admin / MIS • - Milestones - Monitoring and Evaluation • IBRD / IFC – Issues Management & Communication • - Lessons learned • - Dissemination of best practices