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Republic of Korea’s Procurement Policy and System

25 September 2024
Under the central procurement system, the first and foremost aim of domestic procurement is to ensure that the government's needs are met in a cost effective manner, and to help government agencies perform well and manage efficiently by supplying quality products in a timely manner. The magnitude…

Learning from the Pacific

22 April 2021
In this presentation, Karibati Taoaba talked about the sustainable urban resource management approach in the Pacific.

Subnational Governments (SNGs)’ Perspective on Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

19 April 2021
In this presentation, Bernadia Tjanradewi gave an overview of Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific in the Subnational Governments (SNGs)' perspective.

(Republic of) Korea's Policy Experience in Responding to COVID-19

3 June 2020
Dr. Kwangchul Ji of the Ministry of Economy and Finance - Republic of Korea shares the government’s successful multi-faceted policy responses.

Universal Health Coverage and Key Health Policy Lessons from COVID-19 Response

20 April 2020
This presentation examines key policy lessons from the Republic of Korea's experience on the COVID-19 response, which it hopes to share to LMICs. Governance plays a key role in the health policy response to a pandemic, including trust, transparency and communication. Health financing…

Seoul e-Government Road Map and Projects

31 October 2019
This presentation shares information on how Seoul strives to be a smart city that serve its people efficiently and effectively by leveraging on ICT tools and relevant data.

Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea

27 August 2019
Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to…

Aging Trends and Labor Migration Policy in the Republic of Korea

24 January 2019
Government policies aim to attract foreign workers for the sectors where domestic professional workers are not sufficient.

Recent Migration Trends to OECD and Selected Non-OECD Countries from Asia

24 January 2019
Labor migration is growing although at a lower rate than in the late 2000s. Asia continues to account for a growing share of overall migration to OECD countries.

Labor Migration Trends and Policies in Asia

24 January 2019
Overall migration flows continue to decline from almost 6 million workers in 2015 to 5.24 million in 2017. Reduced recruitment in the Gulf Cooperation Countries is the main driver behind this downward trend.