Korea Development Institute Holds KSP Europe Seminar in Serbia

Lee Jae-ung, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Serbia, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the "2023 Knowledge-based Development Cooperation Project (KSP) Europe Regional Seminar" held on the 18th in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Photo by Korea Development Institute

The Korea Development Institute (KDI) announced on the 18th that it held the '2023 Knowledge-based Development Cooperation Program (KSP) Europe Regional Seminar' in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency.

This seminar was organized to expand the achievements of the program and broaden the foundation for future cooperation by proposing practical cooperation measures in KSP sectors with high demand in Europe. Currently, Europe is considered a major KSP cooperation region for Korea, conducting a total of 64 projects across 16 countries and one regional organization.

The seminar was attended by high-ranking officials from KSP partner countries, including Ana Brnabi?, Prime Minister of Serbia, and Rafael Gevorgyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia, as well as officials and experts from various countries. From Korea, Son Woong-ki, Head of the Trade Issues Task Force at the Ministry of Economy and Finance's Foreign Economic Policy Bureau, Lee Jae-woong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Serbia, and Kim Jung-wook, Director of the KDI International Development Cooperation Center, participated.

Son Ung-gi, Head of the Trade Issues Task Force at the Ministry of Economy and Finance's External Economic Bureau, is delivering the opening remarks at the "2023 Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) Europe Regional Seminar" held on the 18th in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.
[Photo by Korea Development Institute]

Head Son Woong-ki emphasized, "Innovation is the key growth engine in the era of global complex crises, and the Korean government is promoting digital transformation strategies and fostering future advanced industries for nationwide innovation," adding, "Both Korea and Europe need to establish innovation strategies in the public and private sectors to leap toward a sustainable economy."

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabi? stated in her welcoming remarks, "KSP cooperation with Korea is a powerful means to strengthen Serbia's institutional capacity and realize knowledge sharing."

Meanwhile, KDI plans to expand networks connecting domestic companies with European governments and the private sector by holding a 'Business Forum' in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Serbia and conducting meetings with companies in conjunction with this seminar.

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