Foundation Credit & debt Core module

Understanding and managing debt

Spot the warning signs of over-indebtedness early and build a realistic repayment strategy.

Duration
2 days · 12h
Format
Intensive multi-day, one day per week, or weekend
Language of instruction
Khmer, with English materials
Locations
Siem Reap, Kampong Chhnang, Phnom Penh

Objective

Help participants understand debt and develop strategies to prevent or overcome over-indebtedness.

Main topics

  • What is debt?
  • Good debt versus harmful debt
  • Understanding interest and repayment obligations
  • Household debt
  • Business debt
  • Warning signs of over-indebtedness
  • Prioritising repayments
  • Preparing a debt repayment plan
  • Negotiating repayment conditions
  • Avoiding informal and high-cost borrowing
  • Building an emergency reserve
  • Preventing recurring debt problems

Practical exercise

Participants analyse a household facing several debts and develop a realistic repayment strategy.

What is included

  • Trainer-led sessions in person
  • Printed workbook and reusable templates
  • Individual and group exercises
  • Certificate of participation on completion