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Bringing International Development Cooperation Closer to Citizens: The 3rd “B-ODA Meetup Day” to Be Held

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Busan Metropolitan City Mayor Park Heong-joon and Jeon Yong-woo, CEO of the Busan Global City Foundation, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Busan Office, announced that they will host the 3rd B-ODA (Beyond Official Development Assistance) Meetup Day today (May 30) at 1:30 PM at the Domohon cultural complex in Seoul.

The event aims to enhance citizens' understanding of international development cooperation (ODA), while also promoting participation, information sharing, and networking among diverse stakeholders.

Now in its third edition, this year’s Meetup Day features a range of programs, including open lectures, open talks, and hands-on exhibition booths where citizens can experience and learn about ODA firsthand.

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Program Highlights

• ●Open Lecture (Part 1):
  Leaders from major international development cooperation institutions in the Seoul metropolitan area will present on the theme “Regional Cooperation in ODA,” emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation and interlinkages.

• ●Open Talk (Part 2):
  A series of three open-format talk sessions will explore topics such as “The Role of Youth in ODA” and “The Need for Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Development Cooperation.”

• ●Side Events:
  A total of 12 institutions, including government bodies, public agencies, and civil society organizations, will showcase their representative projects and key achievements in booths where visitors can engage directly with interactive ODA content.

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More information about the event is available on the Busan Global City Foundation website.
For inquiries, please contact the Foundation directly at ☎ 051-711-6835.

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Jeon Yong-woo, CEO of the Busan Global City Foundation, stated:
“As a leading ODA platform representing Busan, our foundation is actively advancing international development cooperation initiatives.
We will continue to promote Busan’s outstanding policies and technologies globally, while also supporting local companies in expanding overseas.”

Lee Dong-kyu, Director of the Office of International Cooperation of Busan Metropolitan City, added:
“We hope this event inspires Busan’s youth and businesses to take a greater interest in and participate in international development cooperation.
We will continue to create communication opportunities to help local stakeholders collaborate more effectively and enhance the outcomes of ODA projects.”