Agricultural ODA projects must enhance sustainability.

Published 2025년 11월 25일

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[Korean Farmers' Newspaper] There is a suggestion that agricultural ODA (Official Development Assistance) projects should go beyond one-time facility support or short-term agricultural technology transfer to enhance sustainability. It takes considerable time to build the agricultural capacity of developing countries, and it is necessary to increase the utilization of the supported facilities and technologies.

In Samarkand, Uzbekistan, there is a high-quality, disease-free seed potato production and propagation system established through Korea's agricultural ODA. The deputy minister of agriculture from Uzbekistan, who visited the site, was astonished by the sight of the lush mini tubers of seed potatoes and called it a "miracle." This has significantly contributed to the country's self-reliance in seed potatoes.

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Agricultural ODA (Official Development Assistance) projects need to go beyond one-time facility support or short-term agricultural technology transfer to enhance sustainability, it has been pointed out. It takes considerable time to build agricultural capacity in developing countries, and it is necessary to increase the utilization of the supported facilities and technologies. In Samarkand, Uzbekistan, there is a high-quality, virus-free seed potato production and propagation system established through South Korea's agricultural ODA. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture from Uzbekistan, who visited the site, marveled at the sight of the thriving mini tubers, calling it a "miracle." He expected it to play a significant role in the country's self-sufficiency in seed potatoes and repeatedly expressed gratitude for Korea's support. He felt that South Korea's status was rising, but he was concerned whether the seed potato production system would continue to operate well after the ODA ...
Source: Agrinet

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