The socio-economic instability and decline of agro-fishery products derived from climate change make difficulties in securing enough food and money for livelihood in the rural regions of developing countries. KOICA invests in agricultural and rural development as well as the conservation of natural resources and the ecosystem against climate change through the Agriculture & Rural Development Mid-Term Strategy (2021-2025).
Vision / Mission / Strategic Objectives
VISION
Securing a stable and affluent life for rural people
MISSIONTo contribute to national growth andstability by helping rural residents proactively lead regional development, promote the agricultural industry by helping to raise agricultural productivity and incomes, and develop rural areas through improved basic infrastructure
Inclusive and sustainable rural development
Sustainable growth of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries production and expanding market access
Conservation of rural production systems and natural resources against climate change
Strategic Objectives & Programs
1Sustainable growth of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries production and expanding market access SDG 1.2, 2.4, 3.9, 8.2, 9.1, 15.3
Program
Support for enhancing the productivity of the agriculture, forestry, and fishery industries
Major program: Support for agricultural infrastructure and equipment, agricultural capacity building, and marketing
Strengthening the value chain of the agriculture, forestry, and fishery industries
Major program: To foster organizations of farmers, provide agricultural machinery/equipment, build the marketing capacity for agricultural products, and strengthen the agricultural value chain overall
2Inclusive and sustainable rural development SDG 1.4, 8.3, 8.5, 8.9
Program
Inclusive and sustainable rural development
Major program: To build community capacity, provide support for infrastructure for agriculture and basic services, and raise and operate community funds to provide improved financial services
3Conservation of rural production systems and natural resources against climate change SDG 15.2, 15.4
Program
Capacity building for rural areas to respond to climate change
Major program: o provide support for seed management, assist with agroforestry-related inputs and build agricultural capacity against climate change
Sustainable forest management
Major program: To provide support for forest infrastructure and build forest management capacity