The Australian Government, through the ACCESS 2 program, is partnering with the Royal Government of Cambodia to improve the quality, accessibility, and inclusiveness of services for persons with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Cambodia.
On 11 November 2026, ACCESS 2 conducted its Biannual Pause and Reflection Workshop, bringing together team members to reflect on program progress, identify key achievements, and strengthen efforts towards achieving ACCESS 2’s intermediate outcomes.
Facilitated by the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, the workshop provided an interactive platform for discussion and collaborative learning. It offered a valuable opportunity for participants to step back from day-to-day implementation, review evidence, share insights, and collectively reflect on Year 3 achievements while identifying emerging priorities for Year 4.
During the workshop, participants:
- Reflected on previous aspirations and priority actions.
- Developed a shared understanding of key Year 3 achievements, emerging results, and areas requiring further attention or stronger evidence.
- Identified strong evidence of progress towards ACCESS 2 intermediate outcomes, including who has benefited and how ACCESS 2 has contributed to those changes.
- Assessed the sustainability of selected outcomes, systems changes, and program approaches.
- Agreed on practical priorities, responsibilities, and next steps for Year 4 implementation.
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to a set of priority actions and preparations for Year 4 implementation.
The ACCESS 2 team remains committed to working closely with government counterparts and Strategic Implementing Partners to ensure program activities contribute to the achievement of ACCESS 2’s end-of-investment outcomes and overall goal:
- By 2028, selected service providers deliver higher-quality GBV and disability services to increasing numbers of people across target provinces.
- By 2028, selected national and sub-national policy and planning processes respond more effectively to the priorities of survivors of GBV and persons with disabilities.
Through ongoing reflection, learning, and collaboration, ACCESS 2 continues to strengthen its contribution towards a more inclusive Cambodia, where persons with disabilities and survivors of GBV can access the services and opportunities they need to thrive.
