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
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d) Should be in good health, both physically and mentally
10. Closing Date for Application:
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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]
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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
E-mail: [email protected]
Local Government Officials Development Institute (LOGODI)
Training Program Manager: Ms. Shin Soon-nyo
Phone: +82-31-250-5331
Fax: +82-31-250-5339
E-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.logodi.go.kr
Program Coordinator: Mr. Park Tae-seong
Phone: +82-31-250-5333
Fax: +82-31-250-5339
E-mail: [email protected]
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Appendix 1.
Map of Korea
KOICA
LOGODI (Suwon)
Field Trip (Daejon)
Field Trip (Jeonju)
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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.
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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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