Training of Development Consultants Planned
Korea Times 01-05-2010 15:14
By Kang Hyun-kyung
Korea will train aspiring development consultants and aid workers who are interested in providing overseas development aid in order to meet the rising demand for relief workers.
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) announced Tuesday that it will introduce three courses that are aimed at providing interested candidates with hands-on, professional training on development assistance in March.
As Korea has begun to establish international aid programs, field aid workers and regional experts agree that Korea needs more trained people who can give advice on country-specific relief programs.
In response to the mounting request for government support, KOICA is scheduled to open a training center to focus on fixing the problem.
The center will offer three development assistance courses: a general course for ordinary citizens, a professional program for aspiring development consultants and a special educational program.
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