ODA연구 알리미
Q3 2025
2025-09-17
조회 202
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[Publications]
ㆍ The Impact and Implications of the Second Trump Administration’s Aid Poilicy on KOICA
Since the beginning of the second Trump administration in 2025, the United States’ foreign aid policy has shifted toward significant restructuring and downsizing. On January 20, immediately after taking office, President Trump issued an executive order suspending all foreign aid for 90 days and launching a comprehensive review. In March, he announced that he would terminate 86% of foreign aid projects carried out by USAID and lay off most of its staff. In the FY2026 budget proposal, he proposed a 47.7 percent reduction in funding for the Department of State and international programs compared to the previous fiscal year. It also announced the withdrawal from, or suspension of funding to, several multilateral organizations, including the WHO, UNHRC, and UNRWA. The second Trump administration has reaffirmed its commitment to a reciprocal approach to foreign assistance, limited to areas that directly benefit its own security and economic interests under the principle of “America First.”
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ㆍ A study on Improving the Planning, Mornitoring and Evaluation of Humanitarian Assistance and Support Programs for Conflict-Fragile States
Recent increases in global complex crises have heightened demand for humanitarian assistance and support for strengthening resilience in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations(FCAS). In this context, the Government of the Republic of Korea has expressed its commitment to expanding its humanitarian assistance responsibilities as a ‘key OECD member state.’ This study aims to establish improvement measures for the planning and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of Korea’s humanitarian assistance and support programs for FCAS, based on analysis of international trends and overseas institutional cases. Due to budgetary structure and administrative considerations, Korea’s humanitarian assistance and support for FCAS are planned and implemented separately by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KOICA. Therefore, considering the current implementation system, this study is structured with Part 1 focusing on improvement measures for humanitarian assistance monitoring and evaluation systems, and Part 2 addressing improvement measures for planning, monitoring, and evaluation of FCAS projects.
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ㆍ Challenges of Korea’s Aid Framework for Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCAS): A Comparative Analysis with the UK
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of South Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy in addressing Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCAS). It offers policy recommendations for enhancing Korea’s FCAS-related initiatives through a comparative analysis with the UK, a leading donor. Previous research on South Korea’s engagement in FCAS contexts has primarily offered descriptive insights into the allocation of aid and support systems for major donors, without conducting in-depth comparisions based on specific criteria.
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ㆍ Live and Thrive Together: Social Security Challenges and Opportunities for Host Communities Amidst Rohingya Refugee Influx in Bangladesh
This study investigates the social-security effects of Rohingya refugees on the host community in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh, with emphasis on the possibility of sustainable coexistence. Whereas previous studies primarily emphasized security threats and economic burdens, this study examines the manner by which both communities can coexist peacefully. Insights form interviews are analyzed using Ager and Stang’s integration frmaework to explore how Rohingya refugees and host communities can coexist. Our findings suggest potential pathways for cooperation that can yield long-term mutual benefits for both communities. Key mechanisms to consider are employment access, equitable healthcare, and participatory engagement between the two groups to promote sustainable coexistence.
