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The 2nd Capacity Building Program for Laotian officials regarding Human Resource Development on Offi
Title The 2nd Capacity Building Program for Laotian officials regarding Human Resource Development on Offi
Date 2017-08-17
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As a part of KOICA's Capacity Building Improvement and Advancement for Tomorrow (CIAT) Program, the Korea Institute for Development Strategy (KDS) conducted 2nd years' training course titled: 'Capacity Building Program for Human Resource Development on Official Development Assistance Management' in Korea from July 30th to August 12th.


For the 2nd invitational training, twenty mid-level and working-level officials including Deputy director, Director of Division, and Head of Unit from Department of International Cooperation (DIC), Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) were invited to Korea.


The training course included five different modules such as "ODA and Development", "Planning and Management of ODA Projects", "Capacity Building of ODA Human Resources", "Country Report and Action Learning/Plan", and "Understanding Korean Culture".


Through the lectures, workshops, and study visits Laotian delegates had chances to share Korea's economic development experiences with Korean experts in each fields. The field trips to Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant and Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO) also provided an opportunity for the delegates to experience and learn about historical backgrounds for Korea's economic development.


On the basis of the lessons from lectures, field trips, study visits, and extracurricular activities, Laotian delegates presented their action plans with regards to ODA resource mobilization and management, ODA project management, and capacity building of public officials. Dr. Chun, the President of KDS, and Dr. Chang, the Director of Incheon International Development Cooperation Center, provided essential and applicable feedbacks during the Action Plan presentation session, as Korean experts in economic development and international cooperation field.


For the upcoming 3rd years' Capacity Building Program for Human Resource Development on Official Development Assistance Management, KDS will concretely review the obtained evaluation questionnaires and feedbacks from Laotian delegates and complement the program for  future Laotian delegates.


**The 3rd years' training course will be conducted in 2018. KDS expects this training program to become a ground for enhancing bilateral cooperation between Korea and Lao PDR.


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