[2024 9th Busan Development Cooperation Forum Announcement]

The 9th Busan Development Cooperation Forum 2024 will take place on Tuesday, November 19 at the 2nd Exhibition Hall of BEXCO in Busan.

This year’s forum will align with the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Plastic Pollution Treaty held in Busan, under the theme:
“The Role of Glocal ODA in Sustainable ESG and Environmental Perspectives.”

The forum will explore sustainable directions for international development cooperation related to ESG and environmental issues while discussing strategies at the municipal level. We warmly invite everyone who supports and values the progress of international development cooperation in Busan and local governments to participate and share their enthusiasm!

The event will be held in a hybrid format (both online and offline), allowing anyone to join.

▪ Event Details

○ Event Name: 9th Busan Development Cooperation Forum

○ Theme: The Role of Glocal ODA in Sustainable ESG and Environmental Perspectives

○ Date/Venue: November 19, 2024 (Tuesday), 13:00–17:00 / BEXCO 2nd Exhibition Hall, Rooms 321–325

○ Target Audience: Open to all citizens interested in international development cooperation

○ Format: Hybrid (On-site discussion and live streaming)

• (On-site): Approximately 100 participants (citizens interested in international development cooperation)
• (Online): Live streaming via the Busan Global City Foundation YouTube channel

○ Organizer: Busan Metropolitan City

○ Co-Organizers: Busan Global City Foundation, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

☞ (Learn More): Visit the official website www.busanodaforum.co.kr (Click to connect)

☞ (Registration): Visit the official website → Registration Guide → Register to participate (Online/On-site)