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  • Cambodian higher education in transition: an institutional governance perspective

    Author(s)
    Sam, Phirun
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Sam, Phirun
    Year published
    2017
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    Abstract
    Purpose – The paper aims to ascertain the governance arrangements of higher education providers in Cambodia and to seek insights into institutional governance while its higher education sector is in a significant transition towards the market model. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical research underpinning this paper applies a qualitative method, based on an interpretivist approach to inquiry. The study uses semi-structured interviews with 38 key research participants from relevant institutions. The data analysis follows a thematic coding approach. Findings – The study has found that despite their divergent governance ...
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    Purpose – The paper aims to ascertain the governance arrangements of higher education providers in Cambodia and to seek insights into institutional governance while its higher education sector is in a significant transition towards the market model. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical research underpinning this paper applies a qualitative method, based on an interpretivist approach to inquiry. The study uses semi-structured interviews with 38 key research participants from relevant institutions. The data analysis follows a thematic coding approach. Findings – The study has found that despite their divergent governance arrangements, three forms of higher education providers – public institution, public administrative institution and private institution – have become increasingly similar because of their convergent trend towards commercialization and politicization. These two critical issues are considered threats to institutional development in Cambodia. Research limitations/implications – The interviews were conducted with the key actors at leadership and management levels. This leaves room for future research to investigate the institutional governance issue at faculty and student levels to develop a deeper understanding about the on-theground implementation. This paper is a useful information source for policymakers, institutional leaders and educational practitioners. Originality/value – This paper addresses the under-researched issue of institutional governance in Cambodia and critically examines the assumption that devolution and privatization of higher education in Cambodia will help advance the sector for economic development. The paper contributes to the ongoing academic debate in the higher education domain while higher education institutions are struggling to sustain their place in the competitive marketplace
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    Journal Title
    Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy
    Volume
    11
    Issue
    3
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-11-2015-0051
    Subject
    Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services not elsewhere classified
    Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/348927
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