Korean government policy direction for ODA has been changed since November 2009 when the Korea became a member of OECD/DAC. The new-basic objective of Korean ODA would be focusing on the BHN (Basic Human-Being Needs) with enhancing human-beings dignity and poverty reduction related to a basic guidance of OECD/DAC. Therefore the international cooperation in the Korean agricultural sector could be also adjusted to the above changes.
One of effective strategies of international cooperation of Korean agricultural sector under the OECD/DAC regime could be promoting “technology transfer” to developing countries. Especially the free-standing technology transfer is treated as untied aids. The technology transfer could be the most effective strategy for beginners of OECD/DAC member. Furthermore, Korea could be in the middle position of technology location which implies Korea has a comparative advantage of technology transfer to developing countries.
In this report, demands for technology transfer of developing countries and the feasibility of Korean technology to satisfy needs of receipts is analyzed. Optimal strategies of technical transfer and the system for strategic transfer would be also analyzed.



Researchers: Kim, Kyeong-Duk; Jeong-Seoung Kim
E-mail address: kdkim@krei.re.kr