The world today is facing a complex array of challenges, including political and economic uncertainty, rapid technological transformation, the climate crisis, and regional conflicts. In this era of profound change, the field of international development cooperation is also evolving―moving beyond traditional issues such as poverty and inequality to embrace forward-looking, sustainable, and long-term development agendas.

CID has been at the forefront of transforming Korea’s economic development experience and policy expertise into knowledge content to be shared with the international community. In particular, as cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence(AI) and climate and environmental technologies emerge as core drivers of national competitiveness, CID is actively responding to the increasingly specialized and diversified development cooperation needs of partner countries. Through these efforts, CID contributes to inclusive growth and shared prosperity across the international community.

As the first institution in Korea to establish a knowledge-sharing platform, CID continues to pursue inclusive and innovative knowledge-based cooperation projects aimed at strengthening crisis response capabilities and enhancing resilience in the global society, leveraging past development experiences and expertise. CID is committed to supporting the sustainable development of the international community based on Korea’s unique policy experience and over 20 years of accumulated knowledge-based cooperation project experience, striving to do its best.

Executive Director, Center for International Development

KIM, Jungwook