On the 10th of July, 2024, the Cambodia Office of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) organized a vital pre-departure orientation for government officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Ministry of Environment (MoE). This orientation is a critical component of the preparatory process for officials who are set to participate in the KOICA Fellowship Program (CIAT), which contributes significantly to the capacity building initiatives in various government sectors in Cambodia.
The Fellowship Program is structured to bolster the expertise of public officers in “Capacity Building on Anti-money Laurying Applying Digital Forensic” for MoJ delegates, while those from the MoE, specifically from the Technical Working Group for Sustainable Cities, will develop proficiencies in “Capacity Development for Sustainable City Planning and Development.”
Understanding the importance of cultural acclimatization, the orientation sought to equip the officials with essential knowledge of South Korean culture and societal norms, intercultural communication skills, and academic expectations. Such preparation is crucial to ensure not only the smooth adaptation of participants to a different cultural environment but also to maximize the benefits of the training experience in South Korea.
The CIAT program by KOICA stands as the forefront project in South Korea’s efforts to contribute to Human Resources Development (HRD) in its partner countries. Annually, it channels selected Cambodian talents into intensive training, honing their abilities in various specialized fields. The objective is to share the wealth of South Korea’s developmental history, experiences, and technological advancements.
This year, KOICA has welcomed over 140 Cambodian government officials to its diverse training programs. At the culmination of the sessions, the 15 delegates from the MoJ are projected to enhance their capabilities in their legal faculties by employing advanced technological methods. Moreover, the 20 MoE officials are anticipated to acquire comprehensive skills necessary for pioneering sustainable city developments.
Highlighting the orientation was the speech delivered by Than Khengvicerany, a KOICA Scholarship Program alumnus and current Aid Coordination Officer at the Cambodia Development Council (CDC). She imparted invaluable insights from her time in Korea and its relevance to her professional contributions within the CDC.
The appointed Cambodian officials expressed their resolve to apply the insights and skills they will obtain from their training to foster development within Cambodia. They also acknowledged the pivotal role they will play in cultivating the relationship between the respective ministries they represent, KOICIA, and more broadly, the Cambodian and Korean peoples.
KOICA has a commendable history of prioritizing the nurturing of Cambodia’s government talent, with a record of 3,647 beneficiaries since 1994. KOICA’s fellowship programs encompass various forms of engagements, such as Country Training, Global Training, and Scholarship programs, which stand as integral support systems for the development of Cambodia’s public sector human resources. The continuous collaboration between KOICA and Cambodian institutions demonstrates a shared commitment to growing the capacity and capabilities of the country’s officials in alignment with national development goals.
Source: Fresh News
