라오스의 무역분야 개발협력방안 (Development Assistance for the Trade Sector in the Lao PDR: Evaluations and Future Directions for Korea's Aid for Trade)

Yoocheul Song, In Soo Kang and Hosaeng Rhee
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Yoocheul Song: Dongduk Women's University
In Soo Kang: Sookmyung Women's University
Hosaeng Rhee: Myongji University - Myongji College

No 13-39, Policy Analyses from Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Abstract: Korean Abstract: 전 세계적으로 무역을 위한 원조(AfT: Aid for Trade)는 점차 증가하여 2011년 현재 458억 달러 수준에 이르고 있다. ODA에서 AfT가 차지하는 비중도 지속적인 증가세를 시현하고 있는데, 이는 최근 들어 국제적으로 ODA의 개발효과성이 강조되고 있는 것과 밀접한 관계가 있다. 이러한 상황에서 한국도 AfT 관련 지원을 꾸준히 늘려나가고 있다. 본 연구는 라오스에 대한 한국의 무역분야 개발협력분야에 대한 방안을 도출하였다. 라오스는 2020년까지 최빈개도국 지위를 졸업한다는 계획 하에 여러 가지 경제발전계획을 입안하여 추진하고 있다. 특히 이 중에서도 무역 활성화는 중요한 정책목표로 추진되고 있으며 국제기구와 선진공여국들은 이를 돕기 위해 다양한 AfT 관련 원조를 라오스에서 실시하고 있다. English Abstract: The total size of Aid for Trade (AfT) and the share of AfT in ODA have increased substantially during the past decade. Likewise, Korea now gives greater priority to Aid for Trade in its development assistance program. Currently categorized as one of the Least Developed Countries, Lao PDR is seeking to graduate from LDC status by 2020. In its 7th National Socio-Economic Development Plan, it is outlined that trade has a critical role in developing the country’s economy. Therefore, international organizations and donor countries are making efforts to strengthen trade in Laos through the implementation of AfT programs. After carefully observing the current domestic situation in Laos as well as aid activities by other donor countries, we have selected the garment industry, trade finance and export promotion services as potential areas of cooperation between Korea and Laos. Korea possesses abundant experience in the above-mentioned areas since it utilized them to encourage trade activities during its development stage during the 1970's and the '80s. By reflecting on Korea’s own development experience, the paper aims to provide an analysis of the challenges Laos is currently facing, and seeks to map out plans for future program to promote trade in Laos.

Keywords: Industrial Development; Development Cooperation; Trade Sector; Aid For Trade (AfT); ODA; Technical/Vocational Education And Training (TVET); Lao PDR (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 196 pages
Date: 2013-12-30
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