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K-Water, KOICA to tackle water shortage abroad
By Yoon Ja-young
K-water and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are holding a seminar today to tackle the issue of water shortages in developing countries.
The state-run water resources management company and the government agency operating the country’s grant aid programs for developing countries said they are jointly holding a seminar on how official development assistance (ODA) programs should be designed to help solve the water issue.
Water shortage has been one of the biggest hindrances for sustainable growth in developing economies. As such, the two organizations have been cooperating in water resource development in developing economies, successfully accomplishing 41 ODA projects in 20 countries so far.
Attending the seminar will be former Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, who was appointed as special envoy for disaster risk reduction and water by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as well as around 200 experts on water resources.
“Due to climate change, developing countries are facing bigger problems in water management. We hope this joint seminar will make a synergetic effect as the two organizations share their knowledge and experience and seek future strategies and answers,” said Choi Gye-woon, CEO of K-water.
“I think it is meaningful that KOICA, which has set up infrastructure in developing countries to fight poverty and help develop both the economy and society, is joining efforts with K-water, a global leader in water resources management. We hope to contribute to the whole global society on this issue,” said Kim Young-mok, President of KOICA.