South Korea is actively seeking new strategies for its Official Development Assistance (ODA) program as major donor nations reduce their global aid budgets. A conference hosted by the Korean Society for International Development Cooperation on April 24th will focus on finding solutions to maintain the quality and impact of Korea’s ODA despite shrinking international funding. The discussions aim to identify ways to maximize the effectiveness of Korea’s aid, potentially shifting towards more targeted and strategic initiatives. This comes as global aid flows face increasing pressure due to economic challenges and shifting priorities among donor countries. Experts anticipate the conference will explore innovative approaches to ODA implementation and collaboration. The goal is to ensure South Korea’s continued contribution to international development, even with limited resources. The event will gather academics and policymakers to address this evolving landscape.