The FUTUREd Leadership Lab was conducted as part of the ongoing in-country technical assistance between SEAMEO INNOTECH and the National Institute of Education (NIE) Cambodia. This initiative stems from the long-standing partnership founded on the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding and reaffirmed in subsequent agreements. As documented in the approved memorandum dated July 15, 2025, INNOTECH authorized both the signing of a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and the conduct of the in-country training program.
The request for this initiative was formalized by NIE Director, Dr. Sieng Sovanna, who sought technical assistance to strengthen the leadership, facilitation, instructional design, and digital competencies of NIE faculty members. The program aligns with INNOTECH’s mandate under the 10th Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP) to support Ministries of Education through in-country capacity-building programs and is consistent with Cambodia’s Education Strategic Plan (2024–2028) and the Strategic Plan for Teacher Education Reform (2024–2030).
The FUTUREd Leadership Lab was conducted from October 20 to 25, 2025, with sessions delivered at the Regional Teacher Training Center (RTTC) in Kampong Cham and the NIE campus in Phnom Penh.
