Also known as: KOICA
South Korean government agency implementing development and education programmes in Ghana, including STEM education projects, youth leadership initiatives, and food security partnerships.
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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 SchoolJoy Online
… 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 …
Upper East records 27 maternal deaths despite 100% antenatal care coverageThe Ghanaian Times
… 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. …
Korea commits $28 million to strengthen Digital STEM educationJoy Online
… 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. …
UNICEF Ghana Hackathon awards local innovators advancing climate-resilient sanitation for children in Northern GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… 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. …
WFP graduates 70 youth under CODE4FOOD Security FellowshipBusiness & Financial Times
… The graduation ceremony, held in Accra, marked the completion of a programme implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Blossom Academy. …
WFP programme trains next generation of digital innovators for agricultureBusiness & Financial Times
… The Ghana Tax Modernisation Project – supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency, Korea Institute of Public Finance and other partners – is designed to overhaul the country’s tax administration system through technology upgrades, institutional reforms and capacity-bu …
Editorial: Tax-to-GDP ratio rises slightlyBusiness & Financial Times
… The Ghana Tax Modernisation Project, supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency, the Korea Institute of Public Finance and other partners, is designed to overhaul the country’s tax administration system through technology upgrades, institutional reforms and capacity- …
Tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 14% as revenue reforms gain tractionJoy Online
… The Minister acknowledged the contributions of institutions such as the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea-Africa Foundation in supporting capacity building, skills development and knowledge sharing in Africa. …
Ghana calls for Korea-Africa economic partnership at Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in SeoulThe 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.
13 hours ago · 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.
13 hours ago · 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 →