Undaunted by its own recent hiccups in the area, the UN is opening a Governance Center in Seoul early next year to teach leaders from all over the world how to ensure greater civic participation and transparency.
Korea’s Minister of Government Administration and Home Affairs Oh Young-kyo met with UN Undersecretary-General Jose Antonio Ocampo on Tuesday and agreed to set up the center here as soon as possible. The government is considering shouldering half the cost.
The center will tackle research and training on government innovation of UN members. It would be the UN’s first social sciences organization headquartered in Korea, which is already home to the International Vaccine Institute.
“When the UN Governance Center is established, it will serve as a forum where members can share their experience about efficient government operation, e-government, government innovation, and a war on corruption,” Oh said. “Many foreigners will come to Korea to attend its programs.” Ocampo pledged to support the Korean government in ensuring the center’s effective operation.
Quelle: The Chosun Ilbo, 26.10.2005
