KOICA Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana’s Development Through Volunteerism and Technical Cooperation

The Country Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Ghana, Mr. Dong Hyun Lee, has reaffirmed the agency’s steadfast commitment to promoting sustainable development in Ghana through volunteerism and technical cooperation.

Speaking at the 2025 KOICA Volunteer Conference, Mr. Lee praised the significant contributions of Korean volunteers serving in various sectors across the country. He commended local institutional partners for ensuring the volunteer programme aligns with Ghana’s national development priorities.

The annual conference, held under the theme of strengthening partnerships and enhancing collaboration, brought together key stakeholders from education, health, and community development sectors. Participants included principals, head teachers, educators, the Municipal Director of Education for New Juaben South, and representatives from the University of Ghana’s Centre for Asian Studies.

Mr. Lee emphasized that the collective efforts of volunteers and local institutions were vital in advancing shared development goals. He described KOICA’s role as not only a provider of support but a strategic partner in Ghana’s development journey.

A Director at the Centre for Asian Studies at the University of Ghana, Dr. Lloyd Adu Amoah, used the occasion to advocate for a more inclusive educational focus. While acknowledging the country’s current emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), he recommended a shift toward STEAM — which includes the Arts and Humanities — as a more holistic approach.

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“Digitalisation has become critical for global progress, and it’s good that Ghana is focusing on STEM,” Dr. Amoah noted. “However, we must not overlook the role of the humanities and arts in inspiring innovation. We need to train well-rounded individuals with not just technical skills but strong social and moral capacities.”

Adding his voice, Mr. Kingsley Kofi Boachie, Senior Research Officer at the Ministry of Education and a member of the KOICA Alumni Association of Ghana (KAAG), shared his personal experience as a beneficiary of KOICA’s Capacity Improvement and Advancement for Tomorrow (CIAT) programme. He described the initiative as Korea’s flagship programme for human resource development, which offers public sector officials from developing countries advanced training opportunities.

According to Mr. Boachie, the fellowship enhanced his skills, fostered innovation, and expanded his global network, reinforcing the long-term impact of KOICA’s development programmes.

At the conclusion of the conference, participants unanimously reaffirmed their dedication to working together to optimise the role of Korean volunteers in contributing to Ghana’s development aspirations.

The KOICA Volunteer Programme continues to serve as a bridge for mutual learning, technical support, and people-to-people diplomacy between Ghana and South Korea.

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