Local Administration Management Program (Tanzania)

Course Information

Local Administration Management

Program (Tanzania)

May 26 (Sun) ~ June 15 (Sat), 2013

Seongnam & Suwon, Korea

2013

CONTENTS

PREFACE. Introduction

PART I. Program overview 04

PART II. Program module 05

PART III. Preparation for case report 13

PART IV. Preparation for action plan 15

PART V. Useful information 15

Appendix 1. Map of Korea 29

Appendix 2. Facebook & Twitter 30

Appendix 3. Brand name of fellowship program 31

Appendix 4. Story about Korea & Koica 32

INTRODUCTION

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was founded as a government

agency on April 1, 1991, to maximize the effectiveness of Korea’s grant aid programs

for developing countries by implementing the government’s grant aid and technical

cooperation programs.

In the past, development cooperation efforts were focused on meeting the Basic

Human Needs (BHNs) of developing countries and on fostering their Human

Resources Development (HRD).

However, the focus has now shifted to promoting sustainable development,

strengthening partnerships with developing partners, and enhancing the local

ownership of beneficiaries.

Additionally, global concerns such as the environment, poverty reduction, gender

mainstreaming, and population have gained significant importance among donor

countries.

Due to the continuously changing trends in development assistance efforts and

practices, KOICA is striving to adapt to these changes by using its limited financial

resources effectively on areas where Korea has a comparative advantage.

In particular, since Korea has the unique experience of developing from one of the

poorest countries in the world to one of the most economically advanced, this know-

how is an invaluable asset that helps KOICA to efficiently support the sustainable

socioeconomic development of its partner countries.

Korea’s ODA & Framework

Official Development Assistance (ODA) is composed of grants or concessional loans,

which are provided to developing countries with the purpose of promoting economic

development and welfare.

Korea’s ODA is classified into three areas: 1) bilateral aid (grant aid & technical

cooperation), 2) bilateral loans, and 3) financial subscriptions and contributions to

international organizations (multilateral).

Bilateral aid is comprised of technical cooperation and various types of transfer

(made in cash, goods or services) with no obligation for repayment, and is

implemented by KOICA under the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and

Trade in the Republic of Korea. Bilateral loans are provided on concessional terms

under the name of the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF),

implemented by the Export-Import Bank of Korea under the Ministry of Strategy and

Finance. Multilateral assistance is delivered either as financial subscriptions or

contributions to international organizations.

Korea's Experience and KOICA's Program for Human Resources Development

Human Resources Development (HRD) has been the most important factor in

Korea’s escape from vicious cycle of poverty and underdevelopment that had existed

for many decades. With scarce natural resources, HRD played a vital role in modern

Korea’s development. Clearly, Korea has emerged as an exemplary showcase of

national development powered by HRD.

From its own development experience, Korea came to fully recognize the

significance of HRD, specifically in regard to Korea’s collaboration with other

developing countries. With much experience and know-how in HRD, Korea

contributes greatly to the international community by sharing its unique development

experience with other nations.

Since its establishment in 1991, KOICA supported a variety of international

cooperation programs for HRD, mainly in project-type aid form, focusing on

education and vocational training with a concentration in building a foundation for

HRD.

The training and expertise-sharing programs help our partner countries build

administrative and technical expertise in both the public and private sectors. In order

to share experience at the grassroots level, under the name of World Friends Korea,

KOICA dispatches Korea Overseas Volunteers to provide services in the fields such

as education, regional development, computer science, health care and nursing.

Approximately 7,806 volunteers have been dispatched to 57 countries thus far.

The training program provides opportunities to individuals from developing countries

to gain first-hand knowledge of Korea’s development experience. The purpose of the

program is to enable the participants to apply what they learned for the development

of their home country or local community. Since 1991, KOICA has offered 2,813

courses to 44,321 participants from 173 countries. There are a wide range of topics

covered in the training program, including administration, economic development,

science and technology, information and communication technology, agriculture and

health. In order to meet the changing needs of partner countries, KOICA always

strives to renovate and improve its HRD programs.

PART V. USEFUL INFORMATION

Part I PROGRAM OVERVIEW

1. Title : Local Administration Management Program (Tanzania)

2. Duration : May 26 (Sun) ~ June 15 (Sat), 2013

3. Objectives

a) To provide the vision and strategy for local development of Tanzania

by sharing Korea’s development experiences and policies

b) To assist Tanzania in the capacity building of local government

officials

c) To promote a better understanding and more friendly relations

between Tanzania and Korea

4. Number of Participants : 15 local government officials from Tanzania

5. Language : English

6. Venue : Seongnam & Suwon, South Korea

7. Training Institute : Local Government Officials Development Institute

(http://www.logodi.go.kr)

8. Accommodations: KOICA International Cooperation Center - ICC

(http://training.koica.go.kr)

9. Qualification of Applicants:

a) Should be senior local officials who are involved in the field of local

administration and development

b) Should be expected to work in the related field for at least two years

after the program

c) Should have sufficient command of both written and spoken English


d) Should be in good health, both physically and mentally

10. Closing Date for Application:


Part II PROGRAM CONTENTS

1. Program module

Module Lecture & Discussion Study Visit

Module 1.

Local Governance Development

This session is designed to offer opportunities to the participants not only for diagnosing current governance issues and problems in local governments but also for discovering the policies for regional development in Tanzania.

Detailed program contents will be informed approximately one month prior to the beginning of training course with participants’ air-ticket

Module 2

Overview of Korea

Development Experiences

Korea, which was one of the poorest countries In the world after the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 has successfully transformed into an economically developed nation within such a short span of time. From this session, the participants will be given the chances to learn and discuss what has made this rapid economic growth possible. If such an economic success can be shared in Tanzania, this would provide a great opportunity for improving the current situation, which will lead to create favorable conditions for the betterment of Tanzania.

Same as the above

Module 3

Understanding Korean Strategy

for Future Development

This session will be reserved for understanding Korean strategies which are directly related to the development of Korea in the future. Administrative transparency, human resource development policy will also be covered.

Same as the above

Cultural Experience

▷ Seoul City Tour (www.visitseoul.net)

▷ More detailed information regarding cultural experience will be informed

approximately one month prior to the training course.

http://www.visitseoul.net/


2. Workshop for action plan

- Workshop 1

1) Sharing the implications of the case report

2) SWOT analysis for setting-up the best approaches and directions for

a successful action plan

3) Teamwork activities for finalizing action plan

- Workshop 2 : Presentation of action plan, discussion and evaluation


Part III PREPARATION OF CASE REPORT

1. Guidelines for preparation of the case report

Program participants are requested to prepare and submit their case report

individually to LOGODI (Local Government Officials Development Institute) Training

Manager via e-mail to [email protected] until May 3rd, 2013.

※ If a participant fails to submit a case report by e-mail, he/she will be asked to

submit it to the Assistant Program Coordinator upon their arrival in Korea. It is

recommended that the report be submitted on USB memory device.

2. Topics to be covered in the case report

During the first week of Training Course, all participants will make an individual

or group presentation titled “Case Report” which has prepared in advance.

Based on what you have presented and discussed throughout the courses, you

are requested to present Action Plans for the issues of your concern on the last

day of the Workshop.

A. Topics

Detailed topics will be informed after finalizing the participants for 15

government officials from Tanzania approximately one month prior to the

beginning of training course.

B. Purpose

The purpose of the case report is to share each participant’s experience regarding the

topics.

In the presentation of the case report, each participant is asked to identify specific


managerial or policy problems, policy alternatives, decision-making processes,

and implementation of managerial and policy innovations or reforms and results.

Case report will serve as the basic materials for the action plan, which is one of

the highlights of the course in terms of the program outcome.


PREPARATION OF ACTION PLAN

REPORT

Part IV

1. Guidelines for preparation of the action plan

All participants are requested to join actively the workshop session for Action Plan

Presentation at the end of the course. The Action Plan is to bring up each

organization or country’s current problems and propose appropriate solutions in

order to solve the problems.

Actions plan should be innovative but feasible. Participants are requested to

explore the applicability of their experiences, observation, and findings from this

program into the action plan.

It is a good idea for the participants to improve their presentation for Action Plan

based on the knowledge acquired from the training course by making a good use

of their weekend or leisure time.

2. Topics to be covered in the action plan

a) Bring up various problems related to each organization or country’s current

situation in the field of Local Administration

b) Find out the best way of solving problems and make proposals.

c) Think about how it will effect to the current problems and what advantages it will


USEFUL INFORMATION Part V

1. Training institute

Local Government Officials Development Institute

(http://www.logodi.go.kr/english)

The Local Government Officials Development Institute (LOGODI) is a training

institute under the Ministry of Public Administration and Security (MOPAS) in the

Republic of Korea. The Local Administration Training Institute (LATI) was

established by the former Ministry of Home Affairs for the purpose of training senior

local government officials in 1965. LATI was renamed as the National Institute of

Professional Administration (NIPA) in 1999 and the NIPA was reorganized as

LOGODI in 2005. LOGODI, since in 1965, has brought together senior level

officials from 245 local governments in Korea and provided them with practitioner-

oriented learning opportunities.

The purpose of the training programs is to strengthen the capacities of local

government officials particularly in the fields of leadership, public administration and

local governance, management and creativity by providing access to excellent

guest speakers and professors, customized programs and an optimum

environment for effective learning.

LOGODI offers training programs not only for Korean, but also for foreign

government officials. LOGODI's international training programs began in 1996 and

have so far grown to accommodate more than 2,200 policy makers and senior

officials from 82 countries through 118 international training programs. International

participants join LOGODI training programs to gain insights into the driving forces

behind Korea's miraculous economic growth, which was accomplished in such a

short span of time. By attending LOGODI training programs, these participants also

http://www.logodi.go.kr/english


benefit from the development experience and know-how accumulated through the

processes of local governance and national development in Korea.

To meet the growing need from diverse countries for capacity building programs,

LOGODI will continue to expand its scope of activity. At the same time, LOGODI will

strive to be a globally recognized training center of excellence.

2. Regulations

Participants should participate in the training to the best of their abilities

Participants should refrain from engaging in political activity or any form of

employment for profit or gain

Participants must return to their home country upon completion of the training

program and resume work in their country

Participants should not extend the length of the training course or stay for personal

convenience

Participants are not permitted to change the flight schedule arranged by KOICA for

personal convenience

Participants should not be accompanied by any member of their family

Participants are to assume responsibility for any personal expenses incurred

regardless of implementation of the course

Participants are required to strictly observe the course schedule and abide by the

rules and regulations stipulated by the Korean government in respect to the

training course

Participants are not permitted to change the flight schedule arranged by KOICA for

personal convenience

3. Contacts

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Program Manager:

Phone: +82-31-740-0306

Fax: +82-31-740-0668

E-mail: [email protected]


Websites: http://www.koica.go.kr

http://training.koica.go.kr

http://www.facebook.com/koica.icc

Program Coordinator:

Phone: +82-31-777-2676

Fax: +82-31-777-2680


Local Government Officials Development Institute (LOGODI)

Training Program Manager: Ms. Shin Soon-nyo

Phone: +82-31-250-5331

Fax: +82-31-250-5339


Home page: http://www.logodi.go.kr

Program Coordinator: Mr. Park Tae-seong

Phone: +82-31-250-5333

Fax: +82-31-250-5339



Appendix 1.

Map of Korea

KOICA

LOGODI (Suwon)

Field Trip (Daejon)

Field Trip (Jeonju)


Appendix 2.

facebook.com/koica.icc

The Fellows’ Facebook is a place for fellows to ask questions and write comments on KOICA

fellowship programs. So, if you have questions regarding our program, please feel free to join

our facebook community

twitter.com/koica.icc

Do you Twitter? Seems everyone is these days.

If you have a Twitter account, be sure to follow us at koica_icc

Appendix 3. Brand-New Name of the Fellowship Program

KOICA has launched a brand-new name for the KOICA Fellowship Program in order to more effectively raise awareness about the program among the public and its partner countries. In English, CIAT stands for Capacity Improvement and Advancement for Tomorrow and in Korean

it means “seed (씨앗)” with hopes to contributing in the capacity development of individual fellows

as well as the organizations and countries to which they belong.


Appendix 4.

< Story about Korea & KOICA >

We hope you had an interesting, unique and impressive experience adjusting to Korean life and participating in the program.

You were probably excited about coming to a new country, meeting new people and starting your program. However, if this was your first time in Korea, you might have experienced some culture shock while you stayed in Korea. Perhaps you found that many social customs, culture, religion, ways of doing things, and the way things work were different from what you were used to at home. ["Culture shock" describes the emotional upheaval many people experience when they move to a country with a different culture from what they are used to.]

During your stay in Korea you might have noticed many differences, which may have caused you inconvenience or perhaps were just interesting to you. For example; people may dress and think differently, and the behavior of men and women towards each other may be different.

In this regard, we would love to hear your story. Please share your memories, experiences and feelings with us. Any stories would be welcome. Your story helps us better understand what is interesting, unique and impressive about Korea & KOICA's training program to you. We will help our society to have a better understanding of people from other countries through the publication of your story.

☺ e-mail us your story & photo to [email protected]

your contributions may be published in a KOICA publication ♥

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