Ewha Institute for Global Social Responsibility Holds Ewha Global ODA Strategy Meeting N
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Sharing the Current Status to Promote Ewha Womans University’s ODA Projects
Discussing Strategies for the 4th Comprehensive ODA Plan (2026–2030) and Establishing Institutional Support Systems and Implementation Measures
The Ewha Institute for Global Social Responsibility (Director Ha Eun-hee) held the “Ewha Global ODA Strategy Meeting” on March 20, 2026 (Fri) at 15:00 in the Protocol Room of the Office of International Affairs at Ewha Womans University. The meeting was organized to share the current status of Ewha Womans University’s ODA projects and review key tasks, while also discussing strategic directions in response to the upcoming “4th Comprehensive ODA Plan (2026–2030)” and exploring institutional support systems and implementation measures at the university level.
A total of 14 participants attended the meeting, including Director Ha Eun-hee of the Ewha Institute for Global Social Responsibility, Associate Director Park Ji-hyun, Dean Cho Young-jin of the Office of International Affairs, Director Jung Jae-hyun of the Institute for International Development Cooperation, and Director Choi Yong-sang of the Office of Future Strategy, along with Professors Kang Min-a (Department of Public Administration), Kim Dae-in (School of Law), Kim Young-joo (Department of Medicine), Oh Jin-hwan (Department of International Studies), Jeon Jong-seol (Department of Social Welfare), Jeon Hee-kyung (Department of International Studies), Cho Sang-mi (Department of Social Welfare), Cho Hye-rim (Department of International Studies), and Choi Moon-jung (Department of International Studies).
(From left) Professor Choi Moon-jung, Professor Jung Jae-hyun, Dean Cho Young-jin, Professor Cho Sang-mi, Professor Jeon Jong-seol, Professor Kang Min-a, Professor Jeon Hee-kyung, Professor Cho Hye-rim, Director Ha Eun-hee, Associate Director Park Ji-hyun, Professor Oh Jin-hwan, Professor Kim Dae-in, Director Choi Yong-sang, Researcher Kim Ji-soo
During the meeting, the recently launched “4th Comprehensive ODA Plan (2026–2030)” was introduced, followed by extensive discussions on the university’s role and strategic direction in response to it. In particular, a shared understanding was formed regarding ▲the linkage between ESG and SDGs ▲the expansion of interdisciplinary collaboration ▲the necessity of pursuing projects from a mid- to long-term perspective.
In addition, the importance of establishing a systematic support foundation at the university level and strengthening collaborative networks for the sustainable implementation of ODA projects was emphasized. It was also suggested that an integrated approach linking education, research, and social contribution is needed to enhance both the effectiveness and scalability of these projects. Director Ha Eun-hee of the Ewha Institute for Global Social Responsibility stated, “For ODA projects to be carried out sustainably, a systematic support foundation and strategic operational framework at the university level are essential,” adding, “Based on directions aligned with ESG and SDGs, it is necessary to continuously develop ODA strategies that reflect the unique values and strengths of Ewha Womans University.”
Building on this strategy meeting, Ewha Womans University plans to further specify its ODA directions and implementation strategies and to continue expanding its role in the field of global development cooperation.