Also the paper suggests that Korea should utilize this new approach to enhance its aid effectiveness and synergy of its efforts in progress by adopting the knowledge and knowhow of its Southern partners.In order to fully realize this potential, Korea needs to build up institutional foundations...

Most African states have relatively low credit ratings, making it impossible for financial institutions to fund projects in the region either by themselves or in small groups.This study develops suggestions on how Korean ECAs and investors can make use of DFIs overseas based on their analysis of...

This study surveys the types and amount of financial resources that multilateral and bilateral DFIs provide for Africa, and makes an in-depth analysis of major projects in Africa financed by them. Moreover, this study explores how Korean ECAs and investors collaborate with international...

The purpose of this study is to analyze the roles of Korea in the promotion of SMEs in Ethiopia as a means of development cooperation. SMEs in Ethiopia are experiencing the following barriers: low infrastructure, business-related policies and regulations, constraints to access credit, and the...

The least developed countries (LDCs) are the poorest and the most disadvantaged members of the international community that face a broad range of socioeconomic, geographical, political, and environmental challenges. The United Nations defines LDCs based on three criteria: low gross national...