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GLOBAL COOPERATION
IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
KOREA'S
GLOBAL
COOPERATION
AND ICT &
SUPPORT
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BETTER FUTURE
DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES
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47, Gwanmun-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do,
427-700, Republic of Korea
Global Cooperation of MSIP
Science and
Technology
R&D
MSIP will work to create
a new policy paradigm
to build an economy where
all people enjoy a happy life.
• Innovating science and technology R&D by establishing
Science Park, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
(KIST), and universities specializing in science and
engineering education and research such as KAIST
(Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Ranking the world's second in the share of R&D
expenditure out of the total GDP ranking the world's
seventh in science infrastructure competitiveness
Broadband
• World-class ICT infrastructure, ranking No. 1 in
household Internet penetration rate and average speed
Propose and build wired and wireless broadband suitable
for each country’s conditions
With imagination, creativity, science technology and
ICT, the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
(MSIP) is leading the nation’s industrial innovation while
reviving industries of new growth engines and hope. As
Digital
switchover
Korea is undergoing successful industrial development
• With the termination of analogue terrestrial TV
broadcasting on Dec. 31, 2012, Korea successfully
completed digital switchover of terrestrial
broadcasting.
Consult on policy and technological know-how for an
and informatization, MSIP is concentrating on spreading
effective digital switchover that saves expenses and
the power of industries under the new vision of creative
shortens the transition period
economy, and promises to open a new possibility for
tomorrow based on international cooperation with our
endless passion and cheerful global spirit.
Information
protection
• Create a safe and trustworthy online environment
through early detection of cyber terrors and swift
response to such incidents
Build a 24/7 monitoring system
Spectrum
management
system
• The system, in which the state-of-the-art ICT and
software technology are converged, shows outstanding
performance in spectrum management, inspection into
unlawful radio waves, etc.
Promote the spread of the system to Southeast Asia, East
Europe, etc.
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Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP's Global Project
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Cooperation in S&T
Policy Consultation
on ICT and
Broadcasting
Build an Information
Access Center
Global IT Cooperation
Center
•
Set up an S&T Innovation
Center for cooperative
exchanges with
universities and research
institutes and for S&T
development and related
support customized to the
country concerned
•
Provide partner countries
with policy consultation
based on Korea's best
practices and case studies
in the requested topics
•
Set up an Internet lounge,
IT training labs, seminar
rooms, etc. to resolve the
digital divide
Operate a center for
intergovernmental
exchanges and
cooperation in IT and joint
projects
Africa and Development
Cooperation Programs
Center for International
Affairs, NRF
+82 2 3460 5625
www.nrf.re.kr
Department of International
Cooperation Research, KISDI
+82 43 531 4416
www.kisdi.re.kr
Global IT Cooperation
Division, NIA
+82 2 2131 0553
www.nia.or.kr
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Support for the
Improvement of
the Broadcasting
Environment
Training courses for
broadcasting and
telecommunications
experts
World Frineds in
S&T, ICT
•
Provide broadcasting
equipment and operator
training courses for
the broadcasting
environment to keep up
with recent broadcasttelecommunication
convergence such as digital
media, interactive services,
and multimodal media.
•
Provide various programs
such as a training course
on Korea’s ICT sector, ICT
industry visits, Korean
cultural experience
programs, etc.
•
World Friends Techno
Peace Corps help their
host countries by providing
a diverse range of
technical assistance, from
academic lecturing, project
management, on-site
consultation and training to
research personnel support.
Radio Broadcasting Industry
Promotion Center
+82 2 317 6144
www.rapa.or.kr
International Cooperation
Division, NIPA
+82 2 2132 1564
www.nipa.kr
Africa and Development
Cooperation Programs
Center for International
Affairs, NRF
+82 2 3460 5625
www.nrf.re.kr
Global IT Cooperation
Division, NIA
+82 2 2131-0598
www.nia.or.kr
Global IT Cooperation
Division, NIA
+82 2 2131 0516
www.nia.or.kr
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Program Details
Funding Amount about 1.1 thousand in (US)
Funding Details Two specific programs
(Unit : Thousand in US)
Overview
The National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF) constantly strive to reach new heights as
Program
Budget
Supporting
project
Research funds
per project
Period of
support
Note
Institute
cooperation
847
7 new projects
50~100
1~3 years
-
3 continuing
3years
-
projects
(‘12~’14)
a global leader in research funding, supports creative research that demonstrates the spirit
of challenge. Science and Technology determine national strength. The NRF provides S&T
Support program. There are 2 Tracks in this program. One[Trank A] is for inter-institutional
cooperation program and the other[Track B] is for establishment of local centers named “S&T
Innovation Center”
Institute Cooperation [Track A]: To foster S&T researchers and to enhance the capacity of universities and research
institutes by supporting cooperation programs with universities and research institutes.
S&T Innovation Center Support Project[Track B]: The S&T Innovation center will look for innovative and sustainable
solutions for their facing problems through evaluation of existing and proposed demonstration systems with education of
operators in University(Institution). The results obtained from the center will be shared with neighboring countries and
some of it certainly provide business opportunities.
Support for
S&T
Innovation
Center
223
1 new project
1,000-2,000
4years
World Friends-Tehno
(‘13~’16)
Peace Corps allocate of 3
people or so per center
- Interagency S&T cooperation Cooperation between University /Research Institute of Developing countries and whole field of scientific technology(academic-industrial cooperation,
consultant service, joint research, etc)
e.x) Project Lists in 2013
• Cooperation on bioresources with Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute(TAWIRI)
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creening anti-cancer agents from native plants and detecting biomarkers for early detection of oral premalignant and malignant lesions in Sri Lanka
Process System of Program
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romotion of establishment of a center for the development of cement production technology and
human resources at Adama Science and Technology University(ASTU) in Ethiopia
Ministry of Science, ICT &
Future planning
Establishment, announcement and
selection of program plan
making an agreement
providing program
expenses
• Enhancing health care system by utilization of multidisciplinary DB of African medicinal plants
providing program
information
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
providing local
information
• Basic Science Infrastructure for Sustainable Development of Cambodia
•International collaboration project on establishment of environmental-friendly soil management and agricultural production foundation in Cambodia
• Genomic resource development for improving bioenergy plant Jatropha in Indonesia
reporting program
management status
and evaluation result
• Establishment of Seed Potato Production System and Organization of Production systematization in El Salvador
• Establishment of Standardization Systems for Infectious Disease Diagnostics in Myanmar
NRF
* Simple experiment(search, monitoring), unilateral research devoted to researcher(data analysis, etc),
program management and
operation
separate agreement
providing
research funds
• Joint Study and improvement of research capacity on natural resource in Mongolia
monitoring and demand survey
organization etc
Submission of program
performance report
Program managing department
(university, laboratory)
foreign cooperation agency
(university, laboratory)
program performance
cooperation study and support
construction.infrastructure construction, planning ideas in initial level will be excluded.
Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
S&T Support Program
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Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
- Support for S&T Innovation Center Programing(R&D+HRD+NETWORK) of whole process
S&T Innovation Base Center work process(Example)
from development of Appropriate S&T to commercialization with local experts/residents
(six months)
Science and Technology Center for Innovation(Water)
: Toward a global research hub establishment
Goal
The proposed center will look for innovative and sustainable solutions for water problems
through evaluation of existing and proposed demonstration systems with education of operators. The study results will be shared with neighboring countries and some of it certainly
provide business opportunities.
Expectation
Technology
Development
/Localization
Local Foundation
Building
e.x) Project List in 2013
Attainment for MDGs goal to reduce water and sanitation vulunability in Cambodia.
•recruiting technical
staff
•establishing center
•Local characteristics
study
•building technology
inventory
Activity
and goal
Commercialization/
Diffusion
Pilot project
(a year and six months)
(six months)
(a year and six months)
•Representative technology development
•Pilot Plant experiment
•Education & training
activities
•Pilot project Preparations
•Pilot project
(village as a unit)
•Entire process programmed
•Business model development
•Social entrepreneurs
fostering
•Local development/
Profitable business
•Program dissemination
· expansion
•National priority policies
•Long-term roadmap
development
Positioning as central hub for water and energy division in Southeast Asia countries that
could give solutions to many developing countries with low energy and sanitation technology
for business or/and humane purpose
Activity and goal
Expansion to EDCF project after building up the science and technology center of innovation
or to the neighboring countries as Myanma, Nepal, Laos and Indonesia.
Launching business to Korean young businessman into developing countries with item of
water and energy collaborated with KOTRA, KOICA and NGOs
* Center personnel will be dispatched by managing department(more than 1 person) and 3 people from
S&T
Innovation
Center
World Friends Techno Peace Corps for Developing Countries will be allocated per center every year for
supporting research and follow-up management
R&D
Localization
Commercialization
Local development
(profit creation)
HRD
Education
development
Education and
Training
Expert training
NET
WORK
Village
Neighboring areas
and Nations
International
cooperation
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Budget and Funded Projects
Budget
(Unit: thousand in $)
Number of Projects
2012
713
2013
1,070
2012
9
2013
11(8)
(New projects for 2013
are noted in brackets)
NRF +82 2 3460 5625
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Kazakhstan
Serbia
Romania
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Nepal
Myanmar
Korea has been implementing the ICT Development Consultation Program with the aim of
promoting and ensuring digital opportunity in many countries
Tunisia
Cambodia
Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
ICT Development Consultation
Program
Mongolia
Korea
Laos
Vietnam
Dominican Republic
Philippines
As a leading ICT think tank for the Korean government, KISDI has taken part in Korea’s ICT
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Cooperation Projects since 2002 with the support from the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future
Indonesia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Peru
Planning (MSIP)
Colombia
Paraguay
Republic of South Africa
The ICT Development Consultation Program includes ICT Policy Consultation Project and ICT
Uruguay
Advisory Mission Project where 35 ICT Policy Consultation Projects and 18 Advisory Missions
have been successfully completed in 24 countries since 2002
ICT Policy Consultation Project
ICT Advisory Mission Project
Providing policy-makers, telecommunication service providers and experts of partner coun-
Experts from the ICT industry and academia are dispatched to the partner country for 1~4 months
tries with best practices and case studies relevant to the requested topics of consultation
Suggesting policies and strategies based on the analysis of partner country’s status on ICT
development and Korea’s experience as well as the global trend
Providing on-site consultation on ICT policy in specific topics where the partner country needs
most assistance
Providing prompt and immediate solutions to the partner country’s needs by assigning experts with practical expertise
ICT Policy Consultation Process
Planning
Selection of Partner Country
Identification of the Consultation Topic
Preparation
Confirmation of the Consultation Topic
Formation of the Consulting Team and its Counterpart from the Partner
Country
Preliminary Study
Consultation
Assessment
On-site Field Study and Interview
Workshop and Seminar by the ICT Experts
Study Visit to Korea
Midterm and Final Presentation of the Consultation Report
Recommendations & Feedback
Submission of the Final Consultation Report
Assessment of the Consultation Results
Telecommunications Advisory Mission Process
Planning
Selection of the Partner Country
Identification of the Consultation Topic
Preparation
Confirmation of the Consultation Topic
Selection of the Experts
Preliminary Study
Advisory Mission
On-site Consultation: Field Study & Interview, Seminar & Workshop, etc.
Midterm and Final Presentation of the Advisory Mission Report
Assessment
Submission of the Final Advisory Mission Report
Review & Assessment of the Advisory Mission Report
Satisfaction Survey from the Partner Country
KISDI +82 43 531 4416
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Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
Information
Access Center
IAC Model
1
IT Training Lab
Best Environment for IT Education
2
Internet Lounge
Free Access to the Internet for Everyone
3
Seminar Room
Proper Space for Seminars, Conferences and Classes
4
Administrative Office
Administrative Office for 3 IAC Operation staff
Overview
The National Information Society Agency (NIA), a subsidiary organization under the Ministry of
Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP), has tried its best in its mission to develop Korea
into an information-oriented society and to reduce information gaps between individuals both
domestically and internationally.
Since 2002, NIA has carried out IAC project providing better access and opportunity to use ICTs
for the general public in developing countries, thus contributing to improving the IT environ-
NIA and beneficiary organizations together find the best way to meet regional demands
of IAC. For example, the number and size of IT training lab can be changed according to
expected participants per course. The customization of the IAC establishment ensures
the utmost effectiveness of IT center.
ment as well as cooperation in the ICT eld.
Key Facts
3.0%
18.4%
Program
34.2%
uman Resource
H
Exchange & Digital
Contents
NIA provides each IAC with Korea invitation training course, IT volunteers and
egional Networking
R
Community
IAC networking community is getting bigger and now it is a group of 38 organi-
consultants, IT education contents and video conference, etc. As a symbol and
hub of bilateral cooperation on IT, not only NIA but also other Korean govern-
zations in 36 countries. In addition to the direct networking with NIA, all IACs
together every year in order to share idea and experience for sustainability and
development of IAC.
Africa, Middle East
29%
Asia, Pacific 13 I Europe CIS 7
Africa, Middle East 11 I LAC 7
17M
Total project budget since 2002
LAC
18.4%
50%
Europe CIS
47.3%
NGO
University 18 I
Government agency 19 I NGO 1
11,110,000 +
Total number of users since 2002
Government
agency
6,835
Monthly number of users in 2013
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), CISCO, INTEL and Telecentre.org
Foundation, etc. are in partnership with NIA. Leveraging these partnership, IAC
will meet the demands of communities and keep pace with the trends of ICT.
Continued Assistance
Number of IACs worldwide
ment agencies are willing to further cooperate with IAC .
communicate with other IACs. Furthermore NIA and IACs in each region get
ooperation with
C
International Unit
38
University
Asia, Pacific
As time goes by, IAC gets old in terms of infrastructure. With lots of activities
and courses, some IT devices, furniture and interior design could become out-
IAC sets up a procedure
1 Partner Country Selection
2 Field Inspection & Feasibility Study on Site
3 Singing MOU
dated. In order to keep the IAC updated, NIA provide facility renewal 4 years
after IAC opens.
4 Construction & Setting
www.facebook.com/informationaccesscenter
5
IT Training in Korea
6 Opening Ceremony
NIA +82 2 2131 0536
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Achievements
95.7% and 91.8% of the stakeholders in Vietnam and Bulgaria respectively expressed their
satisfaction with ITCC operations according to the Annual Project Evaluation in 2012, which
drew the attention of the media.
“Korea-South Africa IT Cooperation Center is contributed to the development of e-Skills in
South Africa (Africa At a Glance, ITnewsafrica.com, 2008.9.30)”
Project Overview
“Estableciendo la frontera de la infrastructura y las tecnologias por el Centro de Cooperacion
Mexico-Corea (El Financiero, 2005.9.9)”
The Center facilitates bilateral cooperation and informatization of both Korea and the partner
IT Cooperation Centers conducted a total of 102 cases of joint projects and 128 cases of IT
country through joint R&D projects, IT consultations, and technology and manpower exchanges.
The Center provides the foundation upon which partner countries can share experiences,
knowhows and technologies that Korea has learned in ICT development.
consulting (as of December 2013).
Korea-Mexico
ITCC
Developed a strategic model for convergence to digital city
­
Transferred Korean RFID technologies to Mexico
Initiated a pilot service of mobile civil applications for the public
Provided consulting on the model of government information search service
Korea-Chile
ITCC
Developed web-based informatization solutions for SMEs
Provided technology/policy advice on Wibro and T-DMB technologies to Ministry of Transportation
and Telecommunications
Project Operation
Developed RFID applications for Chilean libraries and garment industries
Provided IT education to approximately 1000 Chileans
The Korean government and the partner country each contribute a total of 2 million USD in
cash (Korea) or in-kind (partner country) for three years.
Korea-Turkey
ITCC
Provided consulting for Turkey’s next generation e-government projects
Provided advice to Turksat TV on constructing an e-government service platform
Established a Turkish e-government 2.0 service platform
- The Korean government oversees the project and provides expenses for dispatched experts
and joint programs or projects to strengthen IT cooperation with the partner country.
- The partner country provides for the oces, maintenance, and local personnel required in
operating the Center.
Participated in a Turkish government’s e-education project
Korea-South
Africa ITCC­
­Studied the current status and improvement schemes of ICT education in South Africa
Developed the guidelines for using embedded software jointly with Konkuk University
Developed multimedia-based educational materials jointly with Korea Education and Research Information Service
Experts
dispatch
Consulting and
human exchange
Various types of joint research
and projects are carried out with
participation from the dispatched
experts.
Consulting services on Korea's
IT and know-how are provided
to the relevant agencies and businesses
of partnercountries to develop
joint research projects.
Joint IT Projects and Consulting
customized to partner countries
ensures maximum impact for
advancing information society
Informatization is facilitated in
both countries and a framework for
mutual cooperation is established
through joint operation of the ITCC.
Korea-Bulgaria
Center
­Established eService Technology Framework (ETF) adopting Korea eGovFrame
Korea-Vietnam
Center
Established information system on state management operations at local level
Korea-Uzbekistan Center
Conducted Business Process Reengineering(BPR) project for Uzbek government.
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Development and
implementation of
joint projects
Projects are selected, which can
facilitate informatization in both
countries and establish a framework
for mutual cooperation.
Success stories of the
ITCC are shared with
other countries.
Conducted a eService project for Bulgarian Railway Agency
Conducted pilot project on emergency calling based on GPS and mobile devices
Developed administration code standardization guideline.
11
5
total
102
10
14
8
13
9
Joint Projects
27
13
18
24
12
total
128
31
IT Consulting
13
34
5
Korea-Mexico
total
51
160
Korea-Chile
Korea-Turkey
Korea-South Africa
Korea-Bulgaria
18
43
Workshop, Seminar and
HR Exchange, etc.
Korea-Vietnam
Korea-Uzbekistan
NIA +82 2 2131 0486
Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
IT Cooperation Center
(ITCC)
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Details of support
Provide equipment and operational training for the next-generation broadcasting environment
Demand surveys on the recipient countries
Decisions by the recipient countries
Overview
Provide broadcast equipment
Recent developments in broadcasting technologies following the advancement of relevant
technologies include Digitalization, Smartization (Smart TV, Internet broadcast), and Realization (3D/UHD1) TV). The broadcast-telecommunication convergence has resulted in fuzzy
Provide operational training
boundaries among different types of equipment, wider applications, and more complicated
organizations. Korea has taken the lead in changes in the broadcasting environment, as demonstrated by its world-first terrestrial UHDTV pilot broadcasting, successful transition to digital broadcast, and the adoption of the international 3DTV protocol standard. Underpinned by
Share its experience in the advancement of the broadcasting technology
these experiences, the nation is making efforts for the development of the global broadcasting
environment by offering relevant broadcasting equipment and sharing its technical know-how
Dispatch broadcasting experts for operational training
with other nations.
1) UHD (Ultra High Definition): A next-generation realistic broadcasting technology that features 4~16 times better clarity than the HDTV
format and multi-channel audio.
Invitational training for recipient nations’ broadcasting operators
Evolution of broadcasting technologies and environments
Realistic service
2009
2013
8K UHDTV
4K UHDTV
Smart TV
HDTV
N-screen
Digital
DCATV
Color TV
Hologram
Smart home
IPTV
CATV
Monochrome TV
Internet broadcast
Radio
Mere watching
Multi-channel/media
Project Performance
As of 2014, 20 projects have been conducted in 15 countries.
3DTV
Smart Set-top
HDTV
Analogue
2017
Interactive service
Smart service
Broadcast
Broadcast + Telecommunication
Exclusive broadcasting
equipment
Replacement of existing equipment and the adoption of
new telecommunications equipment
Year
Recipient Country
2007
Laos
2008
Laos
2009
Cambodia
2010
Cambodia and Laos
2011
Tonga and Myanmar
2012
Fiji, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar
2013
Bhutan and Myanmar
2014
Peru, Samoa and Honduras
RAPA +82 2 317 6144
Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
Support for the Improvement of
the Broadcasting Environment
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Overview
K-LINK(Korea Leader’s Information Network) is an ICT expert training program presented by
NIPA(National IT Industry Promotion Agency).
The Ultimate goal of K-LINK is to assist broadcasting & telecommunications experts to get
insight on policy making for growth and to implement advanced policies. We believe this program will be useful to all participants and their countries ICT development.
2014 K-LINK (Leaders’Information Network) PROGRAM
Period
Course
Participant
numbers
1
Mar. 26 ~ Apr. 8
Information Security
21
Intensive Course
2
Apr. 20 ~ 26
Spectrum Management
21
Cooperation with Central Radio
Management Office (CRMO)
3
Jun. 15 ~ 21
Cyber Incident Response Center Establishment
27
-
4
Jun. 22 ~ 28
Next Generation Broadcasting Technology
19
Cooperation with Korea Radio
Promotion Association (RAPA)
5
Jun. 26 ~ 28
International Students
34
For International Students In Korea
6
Jul. 20 ~ 26
Information Access Center (IAC) Operator
Capacity Building
15
For IAC Operators
7
Aug. 24 ~ Sept. 6
Digital Broadcasting
21
- Intensive Course
-C
ooperation with Korea Radio
Promotion Association (RAPA)
- Including a visit to Broadcast
Worldwide (BCWW)
8
Aug. 31 ~ Sept. 6
Internet Address Policy and Technology
22
Cooperation with Korea Network
Information Center(KRNIC) of Korea
Internet and Security Agency (KISA)
9
Oct. 12 ~ 23
Integrated
- Frequency Management
- Information Security
- Digital Convergencese
60
- I ncluding a visit to ITU Plenipotentiary
Conference Exhibitions(Busan)
-3
Tracks Proceeded At The Same Time
* Only 1 Course Can Be Chosen
10
Dec.
Mobile Service
20
Including a visit to Busan
The program for K-LINK is compromised of Broadcasting, Communication, Radio Frequency,
SW, Digital Convergence and Information Security Technology and Policy.
Program
The program gives you not only a great opportunity to learn about the current IT industry’s
status, new technologies and products but also to strengthen international relationships.
Moreover, each course provides series of lectures and chances to visit relavant agencies such
Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
Korea Leader’s
Information Network
Note
as KBS(Korea Broadcasting System), KT, SKT(one of the largest Korean wireless telecommunications operators), and Digital Pavilion where it exhibits state-of-the-art technologies and
products. In addition, the trainees are given direct opportunities to experience and appreciate
the various and charming culture of Korea.
The trainees may also hold alumni events to maintain the relationship, they have built during
the program through community activities that are offered on the K-LINK website. http://
klink.or.kr
The number of Participants & Countries by year (1998~2013)
Since 1998, we have offered 305 courses on sectors such as broadcasting and communication technology.
Thus far, approximately 4,721 participants from 155 countries have participated in K-LinK Program.
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Participants
450
400
345
266
300
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200
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286
335
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250
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What We Offer: Seminars, Field Training, Biz Opportunities
In the biennial UN E-Government Survey of 2010 and 2012, the government of Korea earned
the top ranking in the E-Government Development Index. This remarkable achievement in the
ICT arena was possible not only through Korea’s own eorts, but also through the cooperation
with global partners. Therefore, we believe that the sharing of our experiences in building an
advanced ICT sector together with global society is very crucial for the shared growth of global
About KoIL
ICT development. Our know-how and hands-on experience for national ICT development are
YearKorea ICT Learning (KoIL) program invites policy makers, public ocials, and experts in
well reected in the KoIL program.
the ICT eld to share the newest technologies and issues to be reected on national policies and
The full KolL program was designed by National Information Society Agency (NIA) with its
plans in order to address their social and economic challenges of using ICT tools.
expertise and hands-on experience it has accumulated from the last two decades of national
Participants in our KoIL program learn ICT development strategies, discuss current issues
and trends, and seek means of cooperation to advance their nations' strategies on informatization and incorporation of new technologies. Field projects are also available to better reect
ICT development in Korea. This experience can be divided into 6 main categories: National Informatization Policy; New ICT Services; National ICT Infrastructure; ICT Project Management;
Information Security; ICT Culture, and 22 sub-categories with a total of 53 topics.
a particular nation’s demands and circumstances.
Program Examples
Seminar Structure
In addition to the main programs oered independently by the Korean government, some special programs are designed jointly with international organizations such as Asian Development Bank (ADB) and African Development Bank(AfDB).
National
Informatization Policy
ICT
Asia-Pacific
7%
6%
10%
Latin America
Africa
CIS
59%
15%
Eastern Europe
Middle East
Int’l Organizations
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Using this seminar structure, NIA provides dierent channels of programs, best reecting the
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respective participant’s status & demands. Starting from Basic level, it then develops into
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Core and Advanced levels. Participants can also choose from special tracks like ICT Leader-
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ship Program, Expert Program, and Customized study-tour Program (e.g. National Identica-
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tion System program for Sri Lankan public ocers, e-Government program for decision makers
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in Eastern Africa).
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Ministry of Science,
ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
Korea IT
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World Friends IT Volunteers
Overview
Overview
World Friends Techno peace corps program provide S&T guidance for recipient countries such
World Friends IT Volunteers provide the recipient countries and organizations with IT learning
as lecturing, technical training and joint research.
courses and other IT-related volunteering activities to meet the demand in sharing their IT
The program mainly aims at dispatching proven experts in various S&T fields with volunteer
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ICT and Future Planning
MSIP'S GLOBAL PROJECT
World Friends Techno Peace Corps
knowledge and skills.
mindset to ODA recipient countries providing with substantial and intangible assistance based
Furthermore, World Friends IT Volunteers participate in IT projects such as maintenance or
on knowledge power & skills under the strategic outlook of collaboration between Korea and
development of IT systems or applications, while conducting co-projects with students and
developing countries
faculties of various universities.
World Friends IT Volunteers program is organized and operated by the National Information
Society Agency (NIA), Republic of Korea.
Program Details
Program Details
Funding Period
Up to 1 year (possible of 1 year extension)
Eligible Fields
Science and Engineering, other S&T fields/R&D Management
Eligible Applicants
Specialists who have majored in the relevant fields (priority given to holders of
a PhD or Master's degree)
Short term
Medium term
Applicant
Mainly composed of university students (in a form of a team with 4 people)
Composition
2 IT specialists, 1 Language specialist and 1 culture specialist
Funding Amount
Total 1.679 billion KRW
Period
one month
two ~ three months
Funding Details
Qualified S&T specialists will be selected. They will be dispatched to a university
Activities
Details
- Customized IT education, skills
IT Training
and research institute in developing countries and given support to work as a
website building, Android, etc…
professor and researcher
- Participate in IT-related volunteering
Training in Korea, TPC member allowance per month, airfare, accident insur-
activities
ance, 4 major public insurance (workmen's compensation insurance, national
- Share cultural exchange with the
pension, health insurance, employment insurance ), and severance pay
Application/Selection
training on Microsoft Oce, Photoshop,
local communities in areas such as
music, art, food, etc…
March 2013 / June 2013
- Provide advanced IT training to the local populace
in need of systematic and high quality IT education
such as web programming, network management,
web design and various software programs from
basic to an advanced level
IT Project
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Work with public agencies, local companies, or
schools in partner countries to implement IT projects on topics including; database, network, security, etc…
- Consult in certain IT elds and specically custom-
Budget and Funded Projects
ized to the need of a local organization
(Unit: thousand in $)
Budget
Number of Persons Dispatched
Supports
- Volunteer pre-departure training, round trip air-fare, small allowance, insurance and emergency rescue support will be provided by NIA. Yet partial contribution such as provision of
accommodation and local transportation is always welcomed.
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- Volunteers will also be provided with IT equipment such as laptop and camcorder for their
activities. After their activities are complete, the equipment will be donated to the organizations they work with.
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