186 - Innovating Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning with ICT in a Digitally Enabled World for USAID Digital Workforce Development (DWD) Project in Cambodia

Abstract Information: The USAID Digital Workforce Development project in Cambodia (USAID DWD) is a five-year (2021-2026) project funded by the USAID, implemented by the University of California at Berkeley in partnership with ELIX Organization and The Asia Foundation. USAID DWD equips young Cambodians with the skills and resources to succeed in the digital era by employing a multifaceted ecosystem approach. By empowering Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with the resources and knowledge to enhance ICT education and teaching. USAID DWD supports youth to be workforce-ready through upskilling and career guidance and leverages the private sector to collaborate with HEIs under the shared objective of providing capacity building, employment support, and opportunities for the youth. The speaker during the poster display session will highlight lessons learned from a designed Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system for the DWD project that incorporates Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This system includes smart tools for data collection, reporting, and management information systems to address the pain points faced during M&E practices. The system is designed to enable accurate and timely data collection and analysis and to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the MEL system as well as to increase the data utilization of the organization.