Also known as: KOICA
Korea International Cooperation Agency — South Korean development partner supporting digital agriculture, automotive skills, healthcare, education, and youth leadership initiatives across Ghana.
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… Backed by the World Food Programme (WFP) and KOICA, the programme is expected to integrate digital agriculture into teaching and learning across the five colleges. …
Tutors in agric colleges equipped in digital farming to drive agriculture transformationJoy Online
… She has managed strategic partnerships with organisations including UNDP, USAID, KOICA, GIZ Ghana, and the former Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. …
Who’s Emelia Affi Agbenyo, the 43-year-old newly sworn-in Deputy EC Chair?The Ghanaian Times
… The programmes, he said, were implemented with support from organisations including the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), Korea Programme on International Agriculture (KOPIA), Korea Environmental Industry and Te …
Ghana, Korea explore new areas of cooperationJoy Online
… The initiative, supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the World Food Programme, in partnership with the Agric Ministry, will provide students and instructors access to digital climate-smart agricultural technologies. …
Five Agric Colleges receive digital tools to drive climate-smart farmingJoy Online
… Hyundai Motor Company, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Plan International have launched the Hyundai KOICA NextGen Project, which will equip young people with industry-relevant skills, including training in electric vehicles and other emerging automotive te …
Hyundai KOICA NextGen project launched in Ghana to boost automotive skillsThe Ghanaian Times
… Known as the Hyundai-KOICA NextGen Project, the initiative will strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through curriculum development, modern training infrastructure, equipment and scholarships. …
Ghana to train youth for EV revolutionThe Ghanaian Times
A delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Health, Prof.Dr. …
KOICA delegation meets Deputy Health Minister to support maternal mortality reductionJoy Online
… Development partners, including the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Korea International Cooperation Agency, also supported the process. …
GHS unveils new framework to improve Ghana’s preparedness for health emergenciesJoy Online
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has officially launched its Youth Leaders Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity among young people from five West African countries. …
KOICA launches Youth Leaders Programme to empower West Africa’s next generation of leadersJoy Online
… The facility, provided by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) with the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS) through Team WIADZE, is expected to improve digital literacy among pupils while strengthening ICT education at the basic school level. …
KOICA donates ICT Centre to Wesley Girls’ Basic SchoolLecturers from five Ghanaian agricultural colleges are undergoing a three-to-four-week training programme in drone technology and precision farming, backed by the World Food Programme and KOICA, to integrate digital agriculture into teaching and equip graduates with tech skills.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Lecturers from five Ghanaian agricultural colleges are undergoing a three-to-four-week training programme in drone technology and precision farming, backed by the World Food Programme and KOICA, to integrate digital agriculture into teaching and equip graduates with tech skills.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Emelia Affi Agbenyo, 43, has been sworn in as one of two new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, but her previous role as NDC spokesperson on governance during the 2024 elections and past social media posts supporting the NDC have raised questions about her independence and neutrality. Critics note the irony that the NDC, which previously criticised EC officials for alleged NPP alignment, has now appointed someone with visible NDC affiliation.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and South Korea are deepening bilateral cooperation as they prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. A March bilateral summit between President Mahama and Korean President Lee Jae Myung produced concrete outcomes in climate change, technology, digital innovation, and maritime security.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Five colleges of agriculture in Ghana are introducing digital technologies supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the World Food Programme to equip students and instructors with skills in mechanization and digital technologies. The tools include moisture meters, soil testers, greenhouse control kits, IoT sensors, GPS devices, drone-flight simulation systems, and agricultural data-processing software.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hyundai Motor Company, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Plan International have launched the Hyundai KOICA NextGen Project, a five-year initiative running from 2026 to 2030 to equip young people with industry-relevant automotive skills including training in electric vehicles and emerging technologies. The project will directly benefit 405 people while approximately 20,000 TVET students and their families are expected to benefit indirectly, with a focus on women and out-of-school youth.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun a skills development initiative to prepare its youth for the automotive revolution, particularly in electric vehicles. Under the Hyundai-KOICA NextGen Project running from April 2026 to December 2030, the Ministry of Education will equip young people with specialised skills in EV technology, hybrid systems, and digital diagnostics through curriculum development, modern training infrastructure, and scholarships.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) delegation led by Country Director Dong Wan Woo met Deputy Minister for Health Prof.Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah to explore collaboration on Ghana's Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) and strategies to reduce preventable maternal deaths and strengthen healthcare services.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Health Service has launched a new Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) framework to strengthen Ghana's preparedness and response to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. The framework brings together institutions, information, expertise, and resources to enable coordinated response, and includes five strategic and operational documents designed to support implementation of International Health Regulations 2005.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched its Youth Leaders Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity among young people from five West African countries. The programme, launched at GIMPA in Accra, aims to equip participants with skills, knowledge and networks needed to contribute to national development and regional cooperation.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Wesley Girls' Basic School in Cape Coast has received a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology centre from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS), featuring 13 desktop computers and multimedia equipment to enhance digital skills and ICT education at the basic school level.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Region recorded 100 per cent antenatal care coverage in the first half of 2026 but still saw 27 maternal deaths from January to June, down from 60 in the same period last year. The Regional Director attributed deaths largely to delays in reporting to health facilities and late referrals from community health compounds.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and South Korea have signed an MoU for a six-year Digital STEM Education Project (2026–2032) with Korean funding of US$28 million. The initiative will expand STEM interventions to four regions and include construction of an Accra STEM Park, strengthening of the Northern STEM Resource Centre, and integration of digital technologies including robotics, coding, electronics, and artificial intelligence into basic education.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A UNICEF Ghana hackathon brought together developers, designers, and researchers to develop climate-resilient sanitation solutions for underserved communities in Northern Ghana, where frequent flooding and prolonged dry spells strain sanitation systems. Latrine Doctors won first place and a $2,600 prize for their solution focused on safe containment and treatment of human waste.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN World Food Programme has graduated its first cohort of 70 young innovators from the CODE4FOOD Security Fellowship Programme, which provided five months of training in data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital innovation to support food security and sustainable agricultural development in Ghana.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Seventy young innovators graduated from the Code4FoodSecurity Fellowship Programme after training in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning to address food security challenges. The programme, implemented by the UN World Food Programme in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency and Blossom Academy, aims to develop technology-driven solutions to strengthen Ghana's food systems.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's tax-to-GDP ratio increased to about 14 percent in 2025 from roughly 12.3 percent in 2024, driven by tax administration and public financial management reforms. The government says stronger tax collection is critical to reducing borrowing reliance and supporting long-term growth, though Ghana's tax performance remains below comparable countries.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's tax-to-GDP ratio increased to about 14 percent in 2025 from roughly 12.3 percent in 2024, reflecting gains from tax administration and public financial management reforms, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem said. Despite the improvement, the ratio remains below that of countries at similar development levels, highlighting the need for continued reforms.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, speaking as co-chair of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, called for deeper economic cooperation between Africa and South Korea to promote industrialisation, job creation, technology transfer and sustainable development beyond traditional models.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →