Gwangju Buk-gu, Local Government Innovation Evaluation 'Excellent' for 3 Consecutive Years

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 28th that it was selected as an excellent institution in the ‘2020 Local Government Innovation Evaluation’ conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, targeting 243 local governments nationwide.

This evaluation was conducted to induce the creation of innovation outcomes that residents can feel, and the public and expert evaluation groups assessed five categories and 12 indicators including autonomous innovation, inclusive administration, participation and cooperation, and trusted government.

Buk-gu received high scores in the areas of the institution head’s innovation leadership, efforts to strengthen social values, and activation of proactive administration, earning the honor of being selected as an excellent institution for three consecutive years.

This year, Buk-gu actively promoted 52 tasks across three major strategies and four major fields aiming for definite changes that residents can experience, striving to create a better Buk-gu where residents are the owners.

To support small business owners facing crisis due to COVID-19, Buk-gu established a Self-Employment Support Center, created the only drone park in the Honam region, and was designated and operated the first national drone practical test site in a special/metropolitan city, demonstrating remarkable innovative administration.

Additionally, to satisfy the cultural needs of persons with disabilities, Buk-gu operated the ‘Gwangju, Warm Companion Cultural Heritage Picnic’ program to experience local cultural heritage, and focused on realizing social values through the ‘We Give Hope! The Dream Care’ elderly care service linked with public-type self-support work projects.

Furthermore, Buk-gu expanded resident participation culture by promoting projects such as ‘Discovering and Solving Village Issues through Residents’ General Assembly,’ ‘Resident-led Care Community Project Daga-chi Care,’ and the ‘Green Road Expedition for Creating Safe Child Commuting Routes’ in collaboration with the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation.

District Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “This award is the result of continuous efforts to create innovation outcomes together with residents,” and added, “We will continue to create a happy Buk-gu for residents through relentless innovative administration.”

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