KOICA, as a leading development cooperation agency of Korea, supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the realization of global social values. Agenda of KOICA
KOICA built diverse partnerships to improve the effectiveness of development projects and to contribute to the achievement of SDGs. Its partnerships range from government and public organizations to civil society, private sector, and academia. As the country's leading development cooperation agency, it strives to realize global social values and promotes mutual growth for peace and prosperity of people.
2022
KOICA ranks 3rd among bilateral donor organizations in Aid Transparency Index (ATI) KDRT classified as a WHO Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Team (EMT)
2021
KOICA becomes a Green Climate Fund (GCF) accredited entity
2020
Launched COVID-19 emergency response program (ABC* program) * ABC: Agenda for Building Resilience against COVID19 through development cooperation Launched KOICA Program Steering Committee Launched KOICA Human Rights-based Development Implementation
2019
Launched KOICA Implementation Plan of the ASEAN-ROK Future Community Vision Signed an development cooperation MOUs with five ASEAN countries on 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan Launched SDG 5·13·16 midterm implementation strategies Established a subsidiary company, Koworks Launched KOICA Country Plan Launched SDG 5·13·16 Mid-term Implementation Plan
2018
Reformed management system (new midterm management strategy, re-organization) Launched job creation strategy based on career development ladder Set up「Council for Korea Development Cooperation Program」
2017
Introduced Global Disease Eradication Fund Promoted Development Innovation Program(DIP)
2016
Changed organization status to Quasi-government organization Initiated dispatching Global Cooperation Doctors
2015
Launched Development Action Program(DAP) World Friend Yeongwol Education Center
2014
Launched public-public cooperation program
2013
Initiated the Global Youth Development Program Initiated dispatching KOICA Multilateral Cooperation Officer(KMCO)
2012
Initiated development partnership program with universities Launched KOICA Development Consulting Program (DEEP)
2011
Integrated the Korean government's volunteer program budget to KOICA Launched ODA Young Professional Program
2010
Opened KOICA Global Village and ODA Education Center Hosted the 1st 「Development Cooperation Day」 Ceremony
2009
Launched WFK(World Friends Korea), the integrated brand of Korea government’s volunteer program
2008
Launched EACP(East Asia Climate Partnership) Program
2007
Enacted the 「International Emergency Relief Act」 Launched Global Poverty Eradication Contribution Program
2004
Disaster relief & rehabilitation support during tsunami in south asia
2003
Started Peace building program in Iraq
2002
Started Peace building program in Afghanistan
1995
Initiated NGOs cooperation program
1991
Established Korea International Cooperation Agency
