KOICA Fellows launch website

The fellows of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) launched their website recently with the aim of promoting economic and cultural ties between the countries.

It was organised by the Association of KOICA Fellows in Sri Lanka (AKOFE) at the Korean Ambassador's residence in Colombo. Ambassador Kwon Yung Dal said since its launch in 1991, KOICA has trained over 600 Sri Lankans on human resources development covering sectors such as economic development policy, rural, agricultural, health and environment development.

AKOFE was set up by the KOICA Fellows with the aim of providing a forum to promote a spirit of fellowship among members, to promote cultural ties between the two countries, to advise Sri Lankan participants proceeding to the Republic of Korea, and to assist members to maintain contact with the developments in all sectors of the economy.

The launch of the website (www.akofe,lk) took place along with the celebration of the AKOFE's eighth anniversary. KOICA Fellows donated 10 wheel-chairs and equipment for 10 selected differently-able students from the Gampaha district.

The Ambassador said it is important to train people to face the increasingly competitive and knowledge-based global economy of the 21st century with confidence.