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A message from Kwang Kim,
Country Representative
2020 Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation (AADC) Webinar Series
Across Asia, like other parts of the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has had significant implications for public health and safety, social and economic security, governance, and political stability. Many countries across Asia are facing challenges that impact their ability to contain the spread of the pandemic and the socio-economic crisis. In the face of such challenges, the Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation (AADC) aims to bolster Asia’s overall preparedness for the global pandemic by sharing the knowledge and responses to Covid-19 across the region and beyond. Organized jointly by KDI School of Public Policy and Management and The Asia Foundation, the AADC 2020 provides a forum for exchange of ideas among key international development experts in Asian nations on the changing landscape of international cooperation amidst and beyond Covid-19, producing recommendations to be shared with the public. Session I (November 11, 15:00 – 16:30 KST) New demands and dynam.. VIEW MORE
Summit on Women’s Leadership in STEM
The pandemic threatens to widen already serious gaps in women's participation in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The U.S., Japan and Korea have strong STEM fields, but women are still underrepresented, especially in leadership roles. Today in the U.S. only 28% of workers in STEM are women. In an increasingly digital world, girls' and women's under-representation in STEM must be addressed in order to build more inclusive economies. It is critical for women to have equal opportunities in STEM by utilizing transformative solutions that support programs in STEM education, coaching and innovation. We must invest in the next generation of girls and women by breaking down structural barriers and gender norms that discourage girls from pursing STEM careers and becoming leaders in their field. The Summit on Women’s Leadership in STEM is a high-level virtual forum that brings together leaders from Japan, Republic of Korea, and the U.S. to share experiences, lessons learned, and b..
Silicon Valley Business Forum Launched in Korea and California to Bring Breakthrough Innovations to the World’s Biggest Problems
September 17-19, 2020 - Leaders from Silicon Valley and Korea agreed to focus on technology innovation to solve some of the biggest problems facing the world today, including COVID-19, environment and urbanization. The agreement was reached upon the conclusion of the inaugural Silicon Valley Business Forum (SVBF), which closed on Sept 18, connecting the world’s most dynamic regions in Silicon Valley, Canada, Korea, and Asia. This remarkable meeting brought some of the world’s most innovative companies and leaders from government, academia, and civil society for a three-day virtual meeting hosted in California and Seoul. Dr. Ossama Hassenein, Chairman of the Board of the Silicon Valley Business Forum, told participants that the Forum built bridges between Korea and Silicon Valley, and connecting leaders from across the globe, “exploring innovations in e-mobility and sustainability, institutions, corporations, cities, public-private partnerships, and start-ups.” Thi..
[Impact for Breakfast] The Asia Foundation Hosts an Inaugural Event of Impact for Breakfast Seoul
September 9, 2020 - The Asia Foundation and Artha Networks Inc. launched an inaugural event of Impact for Breakfast Seoul. The event gathered a local network of impact investors, commercial banks, family offices, international organizations, and the government, where they exchanged views on the landscape of sustainable finance in Korea. The Impact for Breakfast Club (IFB) is an informal network of family offices, foundations, funds, venture philanthropy and intermediary organizations with a shared interest in social enterprise, entrepreneurship and impact investing. IFB members seek to learn from one another and to collaborate more effectively to increase their individual and collective impact. Launched in London in 2008, IFB has become a global network of communities spanning 14 cities including Geneva, New York, and San Francisco. The network’s 1600+ members are primarily impact investors and advisors as well as commercial banks and other organizations that wish to learn more about the sector. The inaugural se..
