10.2. Training Community-Based Workers

To establish an Institute for Community-Based Worker Training (CBWT).

To develop a standardised accreditation training programme for Community-Based Workers in Cambodia.

1. Key ministries (Social Affairs, Education and Health) will support and commit to the evolving CBWT framework.
2. All relevant National and International stakeholders will participate in the process of establishing a representative steering group.
3. To raise the awareness of key ministries and institutions on Community Work with Disabled People and training of Community-Based Workers.
4. To obtain cooperation from key ministries in promoting recognition of CBWT programmes, including involvement in the development of standardised guidelines for training modules and assessment and accreditation.
5. To facilitate collaboration of NGOs and other key stakeholders in the development of standardised criteria for training modules, and the development of assessment and accreditation criteria.
6. To facilitate the sharing of training materials and expertise among agencies and government.
7. To continue the development of an updated and refined database on existing CBWT.
8. To promote the development of training materials in the Khmer language from existing resources.