KGID Spring 2022
Visit events.wbgkggtf.org to RSVP

In collaboration with Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF), the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF) is delighted to host Korea Green Innovation Days (KGID) Spring 2022 on May 2-11 (EDT).

The objectives of KGID Spring 2022:
  • Introducing KGGTF 2022 Call for Proposals to World Bank teams and knowledge partners in Korea (K-Partners) 
  • Exploring co-financing opportunities through EDCF co-financing programs of Korea Export-Import Bank 
  • Sharing innovative green growth ideas and technologies and building partnerships on developing grant proposals between World Bank project teams and knowledge partners through parallel deep-dive Breakout Sessions
KGID Spring 2022 is provides a meaningful opportunity for World Bank teams and knowledge partners to promote the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) strategy and helps interested World Bank teams strengthen the development of their KGGTF grant proposals and increase funding chances. 

Sectors Covered


Visit the Event Website to RSVP, view the agenda and find session materials
events.wbgkggtf.org (Session agendas will get updated daily.)
Program Snapshot
Opening Remarks
- Richard Damania, Chief Economist, Sustainable Development, World Bank
- Jun Ho Shin, Director, DFD, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Korea
Introduction of 2022 Call for Proposals and Grant Selection Process
- Hyoung Gun Wang, KGGTF Program Manager, World Bank
Co-financing with Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF)
Overview of EDCF, Project Coordination, and Co-Financing Application Procedures
within the World Bank
- Seoyoung Lee, Loan Officer, MDB Operation Department, Korea Export-Import Bank
- Daksha Shakya, Operations Officer, EDCF-World Bank Co-financing Facility, World Bank
19:30~21:00  |  Land Administration and Spatial Information Projects in LX  |  URL 
Introduction of overseas projects and possible collaboration opportunities
Organizer – Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation (LX)

19:30~21:00  |  KEITI-WB Joint Technical Assistance Programs  |  ENB  
KEITI-WB Joint technical assistance programs and potential collaboration
Organizer – Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI)
08:00~09:30  |  KIAT-WB Collaboration Projects in 2023  |  EEX
Presentation on 2022 KIAT-WB collaboration projects and discussion for 2023 projects
Organizer – Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT)

19:30~21:00  |  Real Estate Mass Valuation and Land Compensation  |  URL
Korea’s experience in land valuation and compensation and overseas projects
Organizer – Korea Real Estate Board (REB)
08:30~10:00  |  Self-sustainable Road Infrastructure  |  ITR
Sustainable road infrastructure using renewable energy and information technology
Organizer – Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC)
19:30~21:00  |  Global PPP Projects & Speed Enhancement for Faster and Safer Railways  |  ITR
Overview of Korea’s railway development and key international projects
Organizer – Korea National Railway (KNR)

21:00~22:30  |  Offshore Wind Development in Vietnam  |  EEX
Cooperation between Korea and the World Bank in offshore wind development
Organizer – Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank
08:00~09:30  |  Empowering Leaders in Urban Transport Planning in Greater Cairo  |  ITR
Green transformation of mobility and empowering leaders in urban transport planning
Organizer – Infrastructure and Transport Global Practice, World Bank

19:30~21:00  |  WB and KEPCO’s Collaboration for Carbon Neutrality  |  EEX
Carbon neutrality and net zero projects and international cooperation
Organizer – Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
02:00~03:30  |  Urban Resilience and Revitalization  |  URL  
Introduction of LH, carbon reduction policies, and best practices
Organizer – Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH)

08:00~09:30  |  Sustainable and Resilient Transport Development through ODA Programs  |  ITR
Green ODA projects of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea

20:00~21:30  |  Sustainable Forest Management in Response to Climate Change  |  ENB
Future collaboration programs and projects between AFoCo and the World Bank
Organizer – Korea Forest Service (KFS), Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO)
08:00~09:00  |  Supporting GRID in the Water Sector  |  WTR  
Overview of GRID approaches and experiences in the water sector
Organizer – Water Global Practice, World Bank