INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE HUB FOR WATER AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE MKCF FRAMEWORK

This initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of Lower Mekong Countries (LMCs) through enhanced capacity in climate resilience, integrated water resources management, and disaster risk reduction. The project proposes integrating a Knowledge Hub within the MKCF framework to facilitate knowledge exchange and support for the Water and Environment sector of MKCF projects. The Hub will primarily: provide technical assistance and consultancy to PIAs, offer capacity building, organize and implement milestone events, and promote ROK-Mekong cooperation in global platforms.

Countrie

Priority Sector

Environment

Countrie

Project Site

Republic of Korea (ROK)

Beneficiaries

No. of Direct Beneficiaries

Duration

Duration

Mar-2024 to Mar-2026

Objectives

Objectives

  • 1. To obtain sustainable water resources and environmental management in the Mekong region through continuous technology exchanged between the ROK and Mekong experts.
  • 2. To provide open-access database on water and environment projects of the ROK and Mekong experts.
  • 3. To enhance climate resilience of the Mekong region through strengthened water and environment projects.
  • 4. To strengthen diplomacy and cooperation among the ROK and Mekong countries through water projects.

Activities

KOMEC offers technical advisory services and holds triannual workshops for PIAs implementing MKCF-funded water and environment projects.

The Hub will annually provide capacity building programs tailored to the technical needs of the PIAs to strengthen their competencies.

The Hub aims to enhance the technical capacities of PIAs implementing MKCF-supported projects in the water and environment sector by identifying their specific technical needs.

By utilizing the Hub, KOMEC continuously promotes the ROK-Mekong partnership in international forums to raise awareness of ongoing projects and initiatives.

[Expected] Results

Enhance the technical capacity and knowledge of PIAs involved in MKCF-supported projects.

Improve access to databases and information on ongoing water resources management projects in the Mekong region.

Strengthen dialogue and collaboration between the ROK and Mekong countries.

Raise international awareness of ongoing initiatives in the Mekong region within the global water community.

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Success Factors/Strategies

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Future Strategies and Sustainability Plans

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PIA Contact Information

  • PIA Name: Korea-Mekong Water Center
  • Person Name: Dr. Sangyoung Park
  • Person Email: sypark119@kwater.or.kr

Achievements

Project Implementing Agency
Contact Person: Dr. Sangyoung Park

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