Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity
ID: 352538Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh (USAID-CAM)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352538
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Cambodia is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity, aimed at enhancing literacy and foundational skills in Khmer for marginalized and underserved students in upper primary grades (4-6). The initiative focuses on developing cost-effective educational solutions, improving teacher competency, and promoting evidence-based practices to support the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in scaling successful educational models. This RFI emphasizes the importance of local involvement to foster sustainable impacts in the education sector, with an overall budget anticipated to be under $3 million. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on potential challenges, partnerships, and specific objectives, with responses due by March 15, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Samsak Sao at ssao@usaid.gov or by phone at 023728334.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samsak Sao Grantor
    023728334
    ssao@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Request For Information_BEST.pdf
    Request.pdf
    USAID/Cambodia has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity, aimed at enhancing literacy and foundational skills in Khmer for marginalized and underserved students in upper primary grades (4-6). This initiative seeks to develop cost-effective educational solutions, improve teacher competency, and promote evidence-based practices to support Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in scaling successful models. The RFI emphasizes localization, urging involvement from local organizations to foster sustainable impacts. The overall budget for the activities is anticipated to be under $3 million. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on potential challenges, partnerships, and specific objectives, with responses due by March 15, 2024. This document underscores USAID’s commitment to improving the Cambodian education system amid continuing issues with student performance and retention, particularly as identified in various national and international assessments.
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