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Why International Cooperation with Developing Countries is Important in a Hyper-Connected Society More
Covid-19, let's overcome it with KOICA! KOICA’s efforts to prevent and respond to the spread of Covid-19 More
KOICA World Friends Volunteer Nurse Changhyeon Jang COVID-19 Prevention and Public Health Efforts in Peru More
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“Thank you, KOICA!” K-Quarantine in Developing Countries

“Thank you, KOICA!” K-Quarantine in Developing Countries

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about KOICAK-Quarantinein Developing CountriesEverything has pros and cons. With the advancement of transportation, such as automobiles, trains, ships, and airplanes, the world has become a one-day life zone, but grew weaker to the spread of infectious diseases.Following the shocks of avian influenza, SARS, and MERS, Ebola outbreak struck West Africa before the COVID-19 crisis. Breaking out in Guinea in March 2014, Ebola spread out to the US, UK, Italy, and Spain, taking the lives of more than 10,000 people. Back then, Korea realized that it could be affected by healthcare security of Africa, located more than 10,000km apart, and focused on strengthening infectious disease response capacity of developing countries, based on the idea that your safety is my safety. The first step Korea took was to participate in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) cooperation program. In 2014, the United States launched GHSA with fifty countries including Korea to prepare for the threat of infectious diseases, and promised to implement eleven tasks to enhance response capacity. KOICA, focusing both on its existing programs and GHSA, participated actively in international cooperation efforts, and led the process in improving infectious disease response system in developing countries. KOICA s support is becoming a ray of light for developing countries in these days of the COVID-19 crisis.Preparing from the basics with systemic maintenanceW. Patrick Murphy, Ambassador to Cambodia_His visit to Cambodia s Training Center for COVID-19 Contact TracingIn Cambodia, its core national systems are still vulnerable, and the poverty rate is high, due to twenty-years of civil war and prolonged poverty. The lack of national prevention-identificationresponse system for infectious disease made it difficult to prepare for inflow of virus, and to identify confirmed patients.To handle these issues, KOICA, the US CDC, USAID, and the Ministry of Health of Cambodia gathered. Support was provided to three areas in need of desperate improvement in terms of disease control, which were vaccination, health worker training, and national testing facility development. As a result, infants in 1,535 towns received vaccination, 69 epidemiological investigators were trained, and testing facilities in 28 state hospitals were upgraded, contributing to practical improvement of the system.(left) Ms. Nhim Kimthy (front row/in the middle), Battambang local nurse, preparing plans for collecting secondary samples from a confirmed patient (right) Ms. Nhim Kimthy (left row/third person), training COVID-19 preventive and preparatory measures before collecting samples from suspected casesThe 69 epidemiological investigators from 25 regions who completed the training courses are currently playing active roles in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. These graduates are identifying infected cases, testing contacts, and separating primary contacts. Until now, they have traced more than 2,000 contacts, identified 27 confirmed cases, and are performing significant roles in holding infectious disease prevention training campaigns, collecting virus samples, developing major guidelines, and training health workers at the forefront.(left) Mr. Dyrang, Kandal local nurse(right) Mr. Dyrang (first person from left), monitoring sample collecting process from a suspected caseMr. Sne Dyrang is a secondary nurse who has been working for five years in health promotion department in Kandal state healthcare bureau and is the only graduate of GHSA epidemiological investigator training program in the state. He expressed high expectations on the activities of epidemiological investigators. Currently, I am investigating suspected cases and contacts in COVID-19 affected areas. Moreover, I am training rapid response officers on how to trace contacts. I am receiving high expectations and active support from Kandal state healthcare bureau and from the local communities, and I hope more investigators could be nurtured in this region through KOICA s continuous support. Epidemiological investigators actively working on the field!Main session of International Symposium on GHSAGhana, the African nation located near the equator, is also a model case in overcoming the COVID-19 crisis through its partnership with KOICA. Having experienced the Ebola outbreak in the past, Ghana realized the necessity of strengthening infectious disease management and response capacity in a national level and made it a national priority. However, it was going nowhere since it had to respond to already widespread diseases like cholera and yellow fever while the basic systems, such as equipment, infrastructure, and manpower, were not fully prepared. Therefore, KOICA supported the country in improving its systems to enable early diagnosis of infectious diseases and to prevent them from spreading out.In 2019, KOICA cooperated with CDC to encourage public officials from Northern part of Ghana to participate in a nine-month intermediate level epidemiological investigator program1), held theoretical and field courses, and had completion ceremony. This was effective in responding to the COVID-19 crisis since its outbreak earlier this year. Currently, 14 out of 15 graduates are contributing to put an end to the pandemic by tracing investigations, managing data, and providing healthcare trainings. In addition, KOICA helped Ghana improve the environment of public healthcare labs, and in 2017, supported the establishment of Ebola Quarantine Center in Tamale, preparing for future outbreak of infectious diseases.ABDUL-AZIZ ABDULRAHAMAN, Principal Environmental Health Officer / Shamir A. Mohammed, Food and Drugs AuthorityFuseini Mahama, Disease Control Officer / UER TeamAccording to International Health Regulations (IHR) of WHO, there should be at least one epidemiological investigator for every 200,000 people. KOICA is planning to train 60 additional investigators in Ghana by 2023 to ensure that the country meets the international standard, and to let the investigators play their role in the field and swiftly respond in case of an outbreak.Mr. George Akowuah, who participated in last year s intermediate level epidemiological investigator program and is in charge of healthcare information in Uppereast state local healthcare bureau, said that Ghana was able to respond to the current health crisis thanks to the program. The intermediate course of KOICA epidemiological investigator program was a huge help for me in developing capabilities related to analyzing epidemiological data, conducting scientific research and writing reports, and has become a foothold in my activities to address the crisis. Based on the knowledge I ve learned, I am sharing international COVID-19 information related to Ghana domestically, checking for infections, delivering samples, preparing documents for samples, tracing routes of contacts, and producing case maps. Introducing K-quarantine know-howsCSSESUzbekistan, the country located right underneath Kazakhstan and with the most population among the five Central Asian countries, is also successfully protecting itself from the COVID-19 crisis thanks to the continuous improvement of infectious diseases response and international cooperation systems with KOICA.KOICA has been supporting Uzbekistan prepare the basics to handle infectious diseases through the expansion of its management facilities, manpower, and infrastructure. KOICA held mid- to longterm epidemiological expert training courses to strengthen the management system of diagnosisepidemiological investigation-treatment-operation, and supported facilities prepare advanced equipment that could identify major infectious disease virus, significantly reducing the period needed for the diagnosis and analysis of microbes that could prevent the spread of diseases at early stages.This has led to an outstanding result of eradication of malaria in Uzbekistan, and played a decisive role in preemptively protecting the country from the novel coronavirus outbreak early this year.Uzbekistan, the country located right underneath Kazakhstan and with the most population among the five Central Asian countries, is also successfully protecting itself from the COVID-19 crisis thanks to the continuous improvement of infectious diseases response and international cooperation systems with KOICA.KOICA has been supporting Uzbekistan prepare the basics to handle infectious diseases through the expansion of its management facilities, manpower, and infrastructure. KOICA held mid- to longterm epidemiological expert training courses to strengthen the management system of diagnosisepidemiological investigation-treatment-operation, and supported facilities prepare advanced equipment that could identify major infectious disease virus, significantly reducing the period needed for the diagnosis and analysis of microbes that could prevent the spread of diseases at early stages.This has led to an outstanding result of eradication of malaria in Uzbekistan, and played a decisive role in preemptively protecting the country from the novel coronavirus outbreak early this year.Activities during infectious disease management capacity building program in UzbekistanThe dispatchment of an expert as a national advisor to the Uzbekistan government was especially an impressive move of KOICA. Last March, Uzbekistan requested dispatchment of an expert, saying it was willing to learn K-quarantine know-hows, and KOICA responded by sending Dr. Jaewook Choi, a preventive medicine expert, as a policy advisor and consultant. The Uzbekistan government assigned Dr. Choi as policy advisor at temporary COVID-19 response council, and even asked him to stay a little longer. Such an international cooperation was not only effective in addressing the spread of COVID-19, but also served as a chance to show us the spirit of solidarity.The international status of Korea in terms of development cooperation is on another level. A once extremely poor beneficiary country, that had to rely on other countries support to survive, turned into a donor country within only a few decades. COVID-19 outbreak hurts, but it gives us a lesson that a problem on the other side of the world could become a problem of mine. Under the premise that helping someone else ensures my safety, KOICA will continuously put efforts for the prevention and management of infectious diseases in developing countries. Moreover, KOICA will lead the world in addressing issues related to poverty, livelihood, education, and healthcare in those countries who have become ever more vulnerable due to the spread of infectious diseases.Written by Lee Hyeon Soo1) An original program of the US CDC which aims to train beginning/intermediate/advanced level epidemiological investigator

Korean Technology Supporting Social Distancing in Cambodia? Cambodian e-Learning Platform Khmer Academy

Korean Technology Supporting Social Distancing in Cambodia? Cambodian e-Learning Platform Khmer Academy

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After starting date of a new semester for elementary, middle and high schools was delayed several times in Korea due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Ministry of Education announced on March 31, that all elementary and secondary schools except preschools would reopen online. Teachers and students are having remote non-face-to-face classes, and seniors in middle and high schools were the first to experience online classes since April 4, consecutively followed by students in other grades.As social distancing guideline was eased to distancing in daily life with the decrease in the number of confirmed cases, the first offline semester of 2020 started on the 20th with high school seniors after being delayed for five times throughout the past 79 days.Likewise, under distancing in daily life guideline, our students are finally coming back to school. However, the world is still suffering from the COVID-19 crisis, and many countries are sticking with social distancing guidelines. Just like in Korea, the first country to delay reopening of school and start online classes, our neighbor country of Cambodia also implemented a temporary closure plan for schools. After the announcement on March 13, the plan was enacted on March 16, and with the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, the measure is indefinitely prolonged.Then, how are Cambodian students studying in these times of school closure?KOICA, You ve got a Plan!In 2013, KOICA, with Webcash Global, a fintech company, held Software Expert Training Program in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to strengthen ICT capability in the country through nurturing software experts. The program was initiated to establish a Software Human Resources Development (HRD) Center in Cambodia, since the country faced shortage of IT training infrastructure despite high interest and demand in the field, and to enhance its ICT capability.Under the three objectives of training technical professionals, training research professionals, and supporting business establishment, the HRD Center focused on nurturing experts. As a result, based on the efforts of those who completed training in the Center, Cambodia is showing achievements by lowering external dependence in ICT field, and furthermore, by planning its own projects.And today, Khmer Academy, an e-Learning platform developed during the first stage of SW Expert Training program, is supporting the implementation of social distancing measures during COVID-19 crisis in Cambodia.In Cambodia, distribution rate of personal computers in households is low, and the environment is not suitable to use wired internet. However, the penetration rate of mobile internet is relatively higher, thanks to its affordable fees. The fact that 90 per cent of high school students in Phnom Penh are using smartphones proves it.While considering such circumstances in Cambodia, Webcash Global developed a mobile app, through which students (usually from 7th to 12th grade) are using Khmer Academy. In an environment equipped with wired internet, the program is accessible via YouTube.Mr. Jungwon Hwang, head of global business management department of Webcash Global, believes that the biggest advantage of Khmer Academy is diverse contents including more than 6,000 videos. Likewise, Khmer Academy has most number of video contents among Cambodian e-learning platforms that provide lectures in Khmer language. It also gives students opportunities to learn various subjects including JAVA, Web, mobile, server, and DB.Khmer Academy, which has been steadily updating lecture videos since 2016, is also showing continuous increase in the number of its users. It also ranked first among educational apps in Apple Appstore in June 2017. KOICA, Taking Responsibilities for Cambodian Students EducationCurrently, Khmer Academy is providing math, science, physics, and chemistry lectures for 7th to 12th grade courses, and regular ICT training for students of all ages.Khmer Academy is not a formal school education channel. It is optional for students and it only plays an assistive role. Therefore, in the past, it was usually used by students who had difficulties following school curricula or was used as an assistive tool for teachers during class.However, with schools closing due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia guided students to use Khmer Academy since March 20. As a result, the number of users increased by 13,000, from 177,000 early this year to 190,000 as of April. The number of daily users increased by more than two-folds, from about 200 to 500, and the number is still increasing.According to Mr. Sok Tha from ICT department of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, School closure due to COVID-19 could be one of the main reasons why some students give up studying.Therefore, e-learning in these difficult days is an important means for students to keep learning. And Khmer Academy is playing a huge role in this sense, because unlike other e-learning platforms, it provides lectures in Khmer language, and can induce students interest in ICT and language classes. In the upcoming future, KOICA Cambodia Office is planning to continuously cooperate with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia to provide guidelines, and maintain and manage Khmer Academy website with Webcash so that the e-learning platform could be used more widely in the country.KOICA is supporting social distancing measures of our neighbor, Cambodia, and protecting global safety. To bring peace and ensure everyone s safety from the danger of infectious diseases, KOICA is working tirelessly.Written by Nam Jiyeon

‘KOICA Global Doctors’tell us COVID-19 stories around the world

‘KOICA Global Doctors’tell us COVID-19 stories around the world

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COVID-19 Crisis Has Not Ended, Yet! KOICA Global Doctors tell us COVID-19 stories around the worldThe outbreak of COVID-19 crisis has put the world at risk. Developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases are desperately seeking for support from KOICA global doctors. Here, we will look at the current status in those countries and all the efforts to address the crisis from the viewpoint of KOICA global doctors. The Role of KOICA Global DoctorsKOICA global doctor is one of KOICA s overseas dispatchment programs where Korean doctors go to developing countries to share their experience and technique contributing to the capacity building of its health workers and to the improvement in the quality of medical services.Global doctors perform various tasks including training of health workers, health and safety management of other KOICA colleagues, and other activities to help develop the country s healthcare and medical sector.In the world suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, KOICA global doctors are much needed, especially in developing countries. In countries lacking expertise in infectious diseases or adequate medical facilities, global doctors who understand the local environment well enough are responding to the COVID-19 crisis with given resources.Dr. Byungchul Kim, who was dispatched to Korea-Nepal Friendship hospital in Thimi to share his expertise in colonoscopy and anal surgery in February 2017 through KOICA, was urgently assigned for COVID-19 response for KOICA colleagues and residents in Nepal during the early stage of the outbreak.Since the outbreak of COVID-19, airports in Nepal are checking the temperature of inbound travelers, but are facing shortage in manpower and equipment at the same time. Also, the number of medical facilities capable of responding to confirmed patients is insufficient. In Nepal, all suspected cases are designated to a national hospital specializing in tropical diseases, located in Kathmandu. Thus, patients are refused of diagnosis in their own region and are advised to visit Kathmandu. Due to such settings, the local medical staff are concerned that outbreak in local communities might lead to significant paralysis of the medical system in the whole country.Dr. Byungchul Kim giving a lecture with colonoscopy practice equipment Dr. Kim is therefore not only responding to the crisis by himself, but also providing COVID-19 response training in cooperation with KOICA and Korean embassy in Nepal, and participating as an advisor during COVID-19 response meetings by Korean NGO leaders in Nepal and by the Korean embassy.Dr. Kim, emphasizing that Korea, even though suffering from the crisis, is successfully controlling the virus, asked that we should provide support to other countries despite the remaining hardships in the country.Local staff members listening to COVID-19 lecture in KOICA Nepal Office Considering that people are concerned about insufficient response system in developing countries, if Korea leads the way in supporting others in these desperate times, it won t just enhance Korea s status but also be a precious opportunity to share the warm-heartedness of our people. Helping those who need help, even when you are also suffering, could be regarded as a gesture of sincerity. Supporting others and sharing your warm-heartedness makes you a real friend of the world. In Ethiopia, people are receiving COVID-19 test using testing kits, but the number of tests being executed is quite low compared to its population, and since the kits are not precise, it is expected that the number of confirmed cases in the country would grow exponentially.Dr. Changgyun Yoon is an ophthalmologist who was dispatched to Ethiopia as a KOICA global doctor. At first, he was not sure what he could offer in addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Soon, Dr. Yoon collected as much data as possible on the virus and is responding to the pandemic together with Dr. Deokjong Ryu, a pulmonologist and a fellow KOICA global doctor in Ethiopia.First, Dr. Yoon requested rapid testing kits to be supported and prepared drug guidelines. Since it was difficult to secure hydroxychloroquine in Ethiopia, which was announced to have effect on treating COVID-19, he rushed to secure chloroquine, whose effect was lower, but easier to get in Ethiopia, and has been used for malaria prevention for more than fifty years. While K-quarantine is gaining attention in the world, it is difficult to apply Korean cases in Ethiopia, who is also seeking response measures for COVID-19, due to its low smartphone penetration rate, credit card usage rate, and internet distribution rate. Moreover, besides technological gap, there is a huge social and cultural difference between the two countries. In Ethiopia, it is usual to greet someone else for about five minutes, accompanied by handshakes, hugs, and kisses on cheeks, and family members consisting three generations live in a small house together and share and eat injera together with their hands. This is making it hard to implement social distancing measures in the country. That is why KOICA and the Ethiopian government are focusing on promoting COVID-19 prevention guidelines to local residents.Dr. Yoon, who is responding to COVID-19 at the forefront of the epidemic, asked us to keep our composure for developing countries. I hope we don t lose room for compassion to help African nations and developing countries in other continents who do not have adequate medical system, and therefore, have the risk of developing a huge number of confirmed cases. Ethiopians, in particular, came all the way to help us while risking their lives when our country was on the verge of breaking down during the Korean war, and recently helped Hanbit Unit s safe travel back home, when it was difficult for flights to take off due to the pandemic. Considering all the support we received in the past, I hope we can lend a helping hand to other countries who are currently suffering. Dr. Seungyoon Oh was dispatched to National Ayurvedic teaching hospital in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka to teach local doctors and medical students. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Dr. Oh is providing medical consultation, managing COVID-19 relief goods, and giving lectures on COVID-19 prevention while sharing with other global doctors the status and responses regarding COVID-19 in each country.Dr. Seungyoon Oh and local doctors in Sri LankaSri Lanka, just like most of the world, has seen drastic increase in the number of confirmed patients since early March. To control the situation, it has implemented measures such as immediate lockdown and airport closure. Also, almost all hospitals except National Institute of Infectious Diseases reduced their operating hours. However, due to growing complaints about continued lockdown and for economic reasons, the government is lifting the measures. Still, individuals are wearing masks and following social distancing measures, contributing to social stability in the country.Fortunately, there is no confirmed cases among Korean residents and KOICA personnel in Sri Lanka, and they had little difficulties evacuating during early days of the outbreak since it was easy to purchase flight tickets. The Korean government and its agencies cooperated with each other closely to ensure safety of Korean residents in the country.➊Group photo with students ➋➌Acupuncture therapy ➍Students practicing acupuntureDr. Oh says that Korea is leading the world in many aspects and is at a position to help other countries. Korea is a model country in terms of addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Koreans cooperating with each other to overcome the crisis became an inspiration to people in other countries. Countries including Sri Lanka are hoping that Korea puts an end to the COVID-19 outbreak. They believe that Korea s success could be a beacon of hope for them. I know you are going through difficult times, but hope you reach the end with all the positivity you need. Written by Nam Jiyeon

Introducing Senegal’s COVID-19 Campaign with Aspects of Oral Tradition

Introducing Senegal’s COVID-19 Campaign with Aspects of Oral Tradition

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Global CultureIntroducing Senegal s COVID-19Campaign with Aspects of Oral TraditionWritten by KOICA Senegal office Lee Sangeun YPAmadou Hampate Ba, a scholar of African folklore, once said that Whenever an elder dies, a library burns down. This highlights the importance of oral tradition in Africa. In West Africa, griot, a legacy manager, is a repository of oral tradition, and KOICA Senegal Office will introduce us the background of Senegalese oral tradition and campaigns to raise awareness and overcome the COVID-19 crisis, implemented by its hip-hop artists who have a lot in common with griots.Griot, The Root of Senegalese Oral Tradition and Living Library In the past when writing system was not fully developed in West Africa, griots played a pivotal role in preserving a community s historical and cultural identity by passing down its stories from mouth to mouth. Historically, griots usually existed in West African kingdoms with centralized system, served as an advisor for kings and other leaders, delivering knowledge, and facilitated social integration and rightful governing of leaders by collecting public s opinion or sending out positive messages to communities. Griots, however, did more than serving as an advisor, and played a role as a legacy manager who transferred a tribe s joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure (birth, marriage, death, etc.) through performance arts including music, dance, and story. Likewise, griots were historians, artists, and social facilitators of an era.Griots Goree. vintage engraved illustration. ⓒLe Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, (1872).The Role of Today s GriotsWith the development of writing system, griots enormous role as an oral historian gradually diminished, compared to the past. However, today, griots once again expanded their presence on stages including concert halls and clubs, not only in West Africa but in the world as artists, actively working as social facilitators who unravel political, social and cultural stories via lyrics or acting.ⓒAfrican Griot Summit in New York, 2012 -- Photo-splintersandcandy.comGriots and Hip-hop Culture in SenegalThe successors of Senegalese oral tradition, represented by griots, still work as historians in their communities. However, today, some integrated with western culture, and sought career in pop music. As these musicians tell stories of a society through music to deliver messages, and pass them down to the next generations, it is easy to assume that there is something in common between griots and current Senegalese hip-hop artists.Senegalese hip-hop culture was introduced to Senegal in the late 1980s by rappers such as MC lida, and Abdoul Aziz Coulibaly, and bloomed in the early 1990s with Daara Ji, and Positive Black Soul groups. These musicians tried to raise the spirit of African dignity, and African integration through hip-hop. Following these predecessors, Pee Froiss, the first to raise voice about politics and society through hip-hop, entered the scene and led Senegalese hiphop culture to a boom. In 2012, Y en a Marre, a group that consists of rappers and journalists was formed, who not only criticized politics through music but also encourage people to vote, break from neo-colonialism and raise voice of true independence, positioning hip-hop musicians as social mediators that communicate with the public.MC lida 1 / Positive Black Soul / Pee FroissSenegal s Campaign to Overcome the COVID-19 Crisis, with Aspects of Oral TraditionIn early 2020, Senegal, just like the whole world who is facing rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, announced state of emergency. In these dire times, Senegalese hip-hop musicians are integrating aspects of West African oral tradition with hip-hop to deliver Senegal society the messages of hope to overcome the pandemic. Famous hip-hop artists of Senegal, such as Y en a Marre, X-Press, Youssou N dour, and Dahman Pro are producing and sharing music videos containing safety and precaution guidelines, sending messages to overcome the health crisis together. Of course, the lyrics are not exactly the same from a song to another, but still, all the songs are emphasizing the importance of washing hands, wearing masks, limiting travels, and implementing social distancing to prevent spread of COVID-19, and sending messages of courage and hope that soon Senegal will be able overcome the crisis.X-Press / Y en a Marre / Youssou N dourEndless Efforts of KOICA Senegal Office to Address the CrisisMeanwhile, KOICA Senegal Office is also putting endless efforts in various areas to support Senegal in addressing the COIVD-19 pandemic. In healthcare field, in addition to its original maternal and child healthcare system strengthening program, it introduced new programs and is transmitting public service announcement via radio regarding COVID-19 prevention, supporting sanitary goods, managing public healthcare centers and quarantine facilities in Fatick and Kaolack regions. Moreover, on Tuesday May 12, to support the vulnerable who are suffering from severe damages due to COVID-19, it delivered groceries and sanitary goods to 164 households in Dakar and four nearby towns of Gueule Tap e, Ouakam, Pikine, and Guediawaye via ALASCO, a KOICA trainee s alumni.We hope that messages by Senegalese hip-hop artists to overcome the COVID-19 crisis and KOICA Senegal Office s support could be beacons of hope for Senegalese communities, and wish the pandemic comes to an end as soon as possible.Music video for 'COVID-19 Campaign'X-Press - Fagaru (Si Coronavirus Covid-19) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpUQpGWuYyUY en a Marre - Fagaru Ci Coronavirus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06YbY1MLp4AYoussou N dour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwT19-up78MClayton Hamilton, Ngaaka Blind , Fata EL Pr sident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b5kHnHznh4Idrissa Diop, Xuman, Fallou Dieng, PPS, Bouba Kirikou, Adam Sene,Fatim, Khady Diop, Mamy Victory, Fa, Aliou Guiss ,Noumoucounda, Bakhaw and Cherif Maal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaHMbyAjCFc Reference1. Gwangsu Kim, Historical Consciousness and Cultural Identity Shown in African Oral Tradition: Based on Griots, the Oral Historians of West Africa, 20042. Lucie Latuner, Y en a Marre! Hip-Hop Culture and Social Mobilization in Post Colonial Senegal, 2018

SDGs(Sustainable Development Goals)

SDGs(Sustainable Development Goals)

KOICA CARD NEWS"SDGs"Sustainable Development Goals1. SDGs stand for Sustainable Development Goals, which are the plans of the UN and the international community to build a better and happier world for all by 2030.2. SDGs, which could be categorized into three dimensions, consists of a total of 17 goals and 169 targets.Poverty and Disease / Environmental Issues / Economic and Social Issues3. Sustainable Development GoalsThe 17 sustainable development goals4. The 17 sustainable development goalsGOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 14: Life Below WaterGOAL 15: Life on LandGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal5. COVI D-19 crisis, which hit the whole world, is evidently a threat in achieving the SGDs, but at the same time, raising the significance of the goals.6. SDGs threatened by the COVID-10 crisisSDG6. Clean Water and Sanitation WaterAid, 3/4 of households in developing countries lack access to soap and clean water SDG13. Climate Action Nature Climate Change , The amount of CO₂ emission reduced by 17% after traveling limitations due to COVID-19 SDG8. Decent work and Economic growthILO , 120 million people might lose jobs this year SDG1. No Poverty, SDG2. Zero HungerFAO, 180 million people facing food crisis due to the COVI D-19 pandemicSDG10. Reduced Inequalities UNDP, Widening inequality due to COVI D-19 Development of humanity retreating for the first time in three decades SDG5. Gender EqualityUNWOMEN, COVI D-19, pushed gender role of women back to 50 years ago 7. Leave No One Behind This is the main spirit of SDGs8. To transform a crisis into an opportunity while the world is putting all its efforts in addressing the COVI D-19 pandemic, the necessary measures for achieving SDGs should also be strengthened.9. Korea s leading development cooperation agencyKOICA will put efforts to achieve SDGs with the international community and make sure that no one is left behind.

best expresses KOICA’s values "4P" People / Peace / Prosperity / Planet

best expresses KOICA’s values "4P" People / Peace / Prosperity / Planet

KOICA CARD NEWS"4P"People / Peace / Prosperity / PlanetWhat does KOICA want to realize through development cooperation?4P best expresses KOICA s values. 1. KOICA announced 3P as the core value in 2018, and in 2019, Planet was added to complete 4P.2. As representing the core value of KOICA, 4P presents what KOICA is aiming to realize through development cooperation.How does KOICA apply 4P, the core value, to its numerous projects around the world?3. People (centered) / Peace (oriented) / Prosperity (Coexistence and co-prosperity) / Planet (Global environment)4. PeopleBased on human dignity, KOICA seeks development cooperation focused on social development, gender equality improvement, and capacity building that directly affect the human rights and quality of life enhancement of partner countries and beneficiaries.5. PeaceKOICA strives to support the victims independence and increase the sustainability of development, directly and indirectly, by preventing and reducing conflicts within countries and regions in order to settle peace in the global village.6. ProsperityKOICA restores individual s economic resilience and promotes inclusive growth and innovation growth at the national level by supporting partner countries and beneficiaries to increase income, create jobs, and develop technology.7. PlanetKOICA strives to preserve the global environment and improve the living environment of partner countries and beneficiaries in order to create a sustainable livelihood.8. In addition, 4P is also applied to KOICA's management policy.People: Human-centered management such as human rights-oriented and safety-first.Prosperity: Win-win coexistence with all internal and external customers.Peace: Peaceful conflict mediation through dialogue, communication, understanding and cooperation.Planet: Eco-friendly management such as low-carbon green practices.9. As such, based on the core value of 4P,KOICA contributes to reducing poverty and improving the quality of life in developing countries, peace and prosperity in the international community, realizing sustainable development and humanitarianism, improving the living environment, and preserving the global environment.10. The spread of COVID19 infectious disease is once again awakening the value of 4P.People: Someone's problem becomes my problem in hyperconnected societyPeace: Anxiety from infectious diseases across our society threatens peaceProsperity: Help unilaterally? NO, Live well together! YESPlanet: Nature-destroying lifestyle and people-centered exploitative economy behind infectious diseases11. Why don t we think together about the way to move forward in a changing environment,overcome COVID19, and remember the value of 4P to make a better world?