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World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The Republic of Korea supports food security for vulnerable communities in northern Mozambique

The Republic of Korea has been a key partner to WFP in Mozambique, providing critical support at a time marked by protracted internal conflict, recurring climate shocks, and growing funding gaps

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes generous contributions from the Republic of Korea for the second consecutive year, totalling US$ 7.6 million to improve food security for communities affected by multiple shocks in northern Mozambique. The contributions, comprising more than 5,000 metric tonnes of high-quality rice, will enable…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The Republic of Korea supports vulnerable families in Madagascar

The contribution will enable WFP to reach 290,000 people for six months, starting in October, during the upcoming lean season – the period between harvests when families often run out of food stocks

The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of 10,000 metric tons of rice worth US$12.5 million from the Republic of Korea to support the food and nutritional needs of 480,000 vulnerable people in southern Madagascar. The contribution will enable WFP to reach 290,000 people for six months,…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Korean peacekeepers help transform the agricultural sector to combat food insecurity in Jonglei

The initiative, in collaboration with the Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor, has a particular focus on rice farming, horticulture and orchid cultivation

Around 95 percent of South Sudan’s population depends on farming, cattle-keeping or fishing for survival. Yet, the country is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian situations, with more than 7.7 million people currently estimated to be affected by acute food insecurity. To help rebuild a thriving agriculture sector, South…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: South Korean peacekeepers assist Bor hospital in fighting cholera

Apart from handovers of medical supplies, they have also built an emergency ward, a pharmacy, an outpatient department and a temporary intensive care unit for the main hospital in Bor

Out of the many humanitarian issues challenging the population in South Sudan, cholera is currently one of the most dangerous. Responding to an outbreak in Jonglei State, UN peacekeepers from South Korea have provided Bor State Hospital with essential medical supplies. The potentially lifesaving goods, including 1,000 doses of cholera…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Participants at the signing of a tripartite agreement for a drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique
    • From left to right: Mr. Changmoon Yang, MD of Busan Techno Park, South Korea; Mozambique’s Minister of Communication and Digital Transformation; and Akposso Marcelle, Division Manager, AfDB, at the signing of a tripartite agreement for a drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique
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African Development Bank and Mozambique launch drone-based initiative to strengthen country’s disaster preparedness

The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique, a country frequently hit by floods, mudslides, cyclones, and other weather-related crises.   The launch event took place in Maputo, on Thursday, April 3.  …

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: Korean engineers empower young students by providing them with sustainable skills

This program, supported by Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS, provides essential hands-on experience in rice production and horticulture on a three-hectare farm

The adage wisely states, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." In this context, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting efforts to empower community members to develop the skills…

International Trade Centre
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How digital skills bring world of work to Sierra Leone’s youth

READY Salone plans to reach 10,000 young people across Sierra Leone, particularly young women, to raise awareness about opportunities in the digital economy

After Fatmata Turay graduated from Limkokwing University, she faced the harsh realities of finding work in Sierra Leone, one of the world’s least-developed countries. But when the new ITC project READY Salone showed her how to market her skills globally through online platforms, she found a world of work that…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: South Korean peacekeeping engineers improve access to essential services by rehabilitating Bor-Pibor-Akobo road

In addition to road repairs, the engineers will also improve drainage system to prevent water accumulating behind newly constructed dikes during the flood-prone rainy season

Roads are essential for ensuring safe movement of communities, promoting trade and enhancing economic growth as well as enabling people to connect for peacebuilding. In the Jonglei region, the main route between Bor-Pibor-Akobo is a lifeline for residents, as it also enables the efficient transportation of food and other necessities,…

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    • A screenshot of some of the youth entrepreneurs pitching business ideas during the virtual Africa Tech Startup Forum organized by AfDB’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab
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African Youth Tech Venture Entrepreneurs Embark on Groundbreaking Korean Innovation Tour

Financially supported by the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund, the Africa Tech Startup Forum is part of the African Development Bank’s broader Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy

Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the Republic of Korea, seeking investment and insights from the country’s innovative tech ecosystem. The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab selected these young entrepreneurs from 133…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Ethiopian, South Korean, and Indian peacekeepers awarded United Nations (UN) medals for variety of key contributions

The 18th Ethiopian contingent's significant role in keeping convoys of humanitarian aid safe as they bring life-saving supplies to those most in need was duly highlighted by the visiting Force Commander

While giving medals to uniformed peacekeepers may appear to be a standard procedure, it is an act that carries profound meaning. The Blue Helmets who receive them have proved their worth by demonstrating selflessness, commitment and sacrifice, often under challenging circumstances. That was the gist of the message delivered by…