Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was established in 1991 with a mission to contribute to common prosperity and promote world peace through inclusive, mutual development cooperation, leaving no one behind. Over three decades, KOICA has grown into an eminent global development cooperation agency, working across multiple sectors including agriculture, education, ICT, health, and environmental protection. With a presence in 48 overseas offices across 40 countries, KOICA has provided over $150 million in accumulated support to Rwanda alone. Through strategic partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and international bodies, KOICA continues to realize global values and create mutual prosperity for partner nations. Today, KOICA stands as a leader in development cooperation, guided by the core values of the 5Ps: People, Peace, Prosperity, Planet, and Partnership.
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KOICA was established on April 1, 1991, with a mission to contribute to common prosperity and promote world peace through inclusive, mutual development cooperation.
KOICA Rwanda Office was officially established on February 11, 2011, marking the beginning of comprehensive development cooperation initiatives with the Government of Rwanda.
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The Framework Agreement on Development Cooperation was signed in August 2013, strengthening the bilateral partnership between Korea and Rwanda across multiple sectors.
KOICA celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 1, 2021. In December 2021, accumulated support to Rwanda exceeded $150 million USD, reflecting decades of impactful development cooperation.
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President Paul Kagame of Rwanda visited Seoul for the Korea-Africa Summit in June 2024, further strengthening bilateral ties between Korea and Rwanda through KOICA's ongoing development initiatives.
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KOICA’s Mission: To contribute to common prosperity and promote world peace through inclusive, mutual development cooperation, leaving no one behind. We believe in creating sustainable solutions that benefit partner countries’ socio-economic development.
KOICA’s Vision: An eminent global development cooperation agency that realizes global values and creates mutual prosperity. We work across multiple sectors including agriculture, education, ICT, health, and environmental protection to address the unique needs of each partner country.
Our Core Values: The 5Ps represent KOICA’s commitment to comprehensive development: People (human development), Peace (stability and security), Prosperity (economic growth), Planet (environmental sustainability), and Partnership (collaborative cooperation). Through these values, we strive to build a better future for all.
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KOICA's development initiatives spanning agriculture, education, ICT, and community empowerment
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