Korea International Cooperation Agency — South Korean development organization implementing education, skills, and health projects across Ghana and West Africa.
… 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 …
… 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. …
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. …
… 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. …
… The meeting brought together health professionals from the Upper East, Northern, and North-East regions under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) CHPS+ Project Phase II to deliberate on practical strategies to reduce maternal mortality and address other maternal an …
… He expressed appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for their continued support and called on all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project. …
… Established in 2019 with support from the Government of the Republic of Korea through KOICA and implemented by MEST Africa, the programme provides mentorship, technical support, and access to networks to help innovators bring their ideas to life and scale their impact. …
… The graduation on Friday , formed part of the CODE4FOOD Security Programme Demo Day organised by WFP in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of Communication, Digital, Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), and Blossom Academy in Accra. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.