The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is dedicated to contributing to common prosperity and promoting world peace through inclusive, mutual development cooperation, leaving no one behind.
Established on April 1, 1991, KOICA operates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has grown into a leading development cooperation partner with offices in 48 overseas countries and 5 representatives in missions/delegations globally.
Core Values (5P)
People
Leaving no one behind
Peace
Promoting world peace
Prosperity
Common economic growth
Planet
Sustainable climate action
Partnership
Inclusive mutual cooperation
KOICA Rwanda Office Operational Pillars
Projects
- AgricultureEnhancing agricultural value addition to transform agriculture into a national growth engine.
- Digital (ICT)Strengthening access to digital services to promote good governance.
- EducationEnhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to develop future human resources.
Volunteers
- General VolunteersWorld Friends Korea (WFK) general volunteer deployments for community-level sharing.
- Advisory ExpertsProviding senior-level technical advisory and policy consulting to partner ministries.
- Project VolunteersTargeted volunteer group deployments directly integrated with KOICA project metrics.
Fellowships
- Degree ProgramsFostering high-level experts through Master's and PhD courses at top Korean universities.
- Country-Specific TrainingTailor-made capacity building and technical knowledge transfer customized for Rwanda.
- Multi-Country TrainingAddressing global development challenges and enhancing peer-to-peer multilateral networking.
Key Partners & Supporters
The KOICA Rwanda Office works closely with key Rwandan ministries and government authorities to ensure institutional alignment and sustainable nationwide impact.
MINAFFET
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
MINEDIC
Ministry of Education
MIFOTRA
Ministry of Public Service and Labour
MINAGRI
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources
MINECOFIN
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
R.P
Rwanda Polytechnic
NAEB
National Agricultural Export Development Board
City of Kigali
City of Kigali