1. Korea International Cooperation Agency
KOICA
Korea International Cooperation Agency
February 3rd, 2016

2. 1. KOICA Around the World

3. World Efforts

4. World Efforts

5. KOICA History
KOICA was established in 1991 as a government agency in charge of grant aid and technical cooperation to fight against world poverty.

6. Happiness for all with Global KOICA!
KOICA’s Mission
Happiness for all with Global KOICA!
Help developing countries to achieve sustainable socio-economic development
Reduce poverty
Improve the quality of life
Resolve global development issues
Cooperate with the global community

7. KOICA around the World Central Office: Seongnam of Gyeonggi-Province
Middle East:
3 offices
Asia:
14 offices
Africa:
15 offices
South America:
8 offices

8. ERRADICATE POVERTY AND OBTAIN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
KOICA’s Activities
ERRADICATE POVERTY AND OBTAIN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Education
Health
Rural Development (Saemaul Undong)
Governability
Industry and Energy
Environment, Gender Equality, IT, Human Rights

9. 2. KOICA in Paraguay

10. Frienship History
Paraguay and Korea held a bilateral relationship of over 50 years that have contributed to social and cultural growth and development through cooperation.

11. Country Partnership Strategy 2016-2020
Main Objectives:
Improve and increase the accessibility to water management and health services.
Better transport and distribution system.
Improve the capacity for self sustenance of small farmers and family farmers. Establish a sustainable eco-city.
Bridging the digital divide, promoting the creation of jobs and securing new growth engines.

12. Humanitarian Assistance
KOICA Programs in Paraguay
Projects
Health
Education
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Scholarships
Global
Regional
Exclusive
Masters
Volunteers & Experts
Junior
Senior
Experts
Humanitarian Assistance
In cases of natural disasters

13. Ongoing Projects EDUCATION
Project "Establishment of Advanced Vocational Training Centre in Asunción, Paraguay"
(MJT - SNPP)
2010 – 2015
High technology institute to train young people and unskilled workers in Greater Asuncion Central Department.

14. Ongoing Projects HEALTH
Project "Strengthening the capacity of maternal and childhood care in San Pablo Hospital"
(MSPBS)
2013 – 2016
Provide improved health care service and establish a training system for maternal health and perinatal medicine.

15. Ongoing Projects RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Saemaeul Undong (SMU) Project of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development in Paraguay
(MAG)
Improvement of the socio-economic conditions of rural farmers and local capacities in a sustainable way.

16. Ongoing Projects INFRASTRUCTURE
"Establishment of a Master Plan for the Development of National Airports in Paraguay"
This plan is developed in order for the country to become a hub airport in South America

17. Scholarships Global Fellowship Program Regional Fellowship Program
Promote socio-economic development of partner countries
Share the development experience of Korea
Promote friendly relations and mutual understanding
Global
Fellowship
Program
Regional
Fellowship
Program
Country-Specific
Fellowship
Program
Masters

18. WFK Volunteers Program
Exchange of cultural and technical expertise
Improvement of the quality of life of communities
Foster mutual cooperation among countries
Achieve real and sustainable development in society

19. Volunteers’ Activities
Technical Cooperation
Micro Projects
Community Assistance

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