Global LeadershipProgram

G-20

The G-20 Global Leadership Program is being co-hosted by the Ministry

of Strategy and Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korea

Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management.

The program aims to bring together experienced managers and

stakeholders from various ministries dedicated to improving global

development and G-20 development goals. The Korean government

has made this program possible as an integral part of its commitment

to the G20 Seoul Development Consensus for Shared Growth “to add

value to and complement existing development commitments.” The objective of the program is to enable

participants to enhance their contributions towards reaching G-20 development goals set forth at the

Seoul Summit and drive the momentum in implementing action plans so continuity is established at each

subsequent G-20 summit.

The program has been designed for experienced managers working in development and G-20 agenda-

setting, whether from the donor, recipient, facilitator, mediator, or change agent vantage point, to come

together into a classroom to learn about Korea’s exemplary economic development and also share each

other’s respective experiences in helping overcome today’s complex challenges to achieving global

sustainable development.

*As part of the Korean government’s dedication to the G20 Development Principles set forth in the Seoul

Development Consensus for Shared Growth, each participant will be hosted by the KDI School and the

Korean government. All program fees have been waived and each participant from developing countries

will be entitled to roundtrip airfare, housing, and a modest stipend while attending the program.

Given the motivation behind the creation of the program, it is critical that key players in the world of

development participate in the program. The prospective participant should be an experienced practitioner,

policymaker, organizational head and key stakeholder. The program will have a strong emphasis on

practical applications that incorporate interactive teaching methods and experiential learning. Participants

will be encouraged to take part in simulations, debates and share professional experiences and case

studies. Courses will be taught by KDI School faculty, practitioners, and guest speakers.

Program Objective

The KDI School of Public Policy and Management was founded in 1997 as the educational arm of the

Korea Development Institute (KDI), the country’s leading economic policy think tank. The KDI School was

established witha two-fold mission: to produce international experts with theoretic knowledge and practical

skills in the field of development economics and public policy; and to foster future leaders who can cope with

the rapidly changing international environment and exercise global leadership in every sector of our society.

Since its inception, the KDI School has cultivated over 3000 professionals from 92 different countries who

have led positive change in their respective spheres of influence. The School has grown exponentially due to

its unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, promoting a truly international learning environment,

and by serving as a global hub for knowledge sharing.

About KDI School

This is an intensive program comprised of three modules

conducted over three weeks. Courses will be conducted

Monday - Friday for six hours per day. Given the respective

backgrounds of program participants, participants are

expected to play an active role in each session and prepare

to engage in intense knowledge-sharing activities.

The lectures will explore Korea’s economic development

and its viable applications for developing countries. Calling

upon participants to share their respective experiences,

the lectures will include lessons from Korea’s development

experience with growth strategy, trade and industrial policy, and human development, among others.

Knowledge Sharing Program. The second part of the program will be focused on the best practice example

of the Korean case. It will be an opportunity to learn about the Knowledge Sharing Program, highlighting

the fact that Korea started its development journey from somewhat the same place as some of the least

developed countries. Lectures will also address G-20 agenda issues and action plans for realizing the G-20

development goals. Topics that will be explored include how to overcome challenges to development amidst

global changes in trade, energy, climate, financial regulatory systems, and technology landscapes.

The program also incorporates a 3 days field study tour to other parts of Korea. In order to witness firsthand

Korea’s development experiences, participants will be given an opportunity to visit key industrial and cultural

sites.

Each participant will also be asked to prepare a Country Case

presentation, addressing a G-20 agenda issue or a development

challenge in his/her country. The goal is to have each participant

apply and incorporate the coursework and knowledge shared among

peers in the program into his/her Country Case at the end of the

program.

Program Structure

Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Week 1 03/09 03/10 03/11 03/12 03/13 03/14

A.M.

Orientation and Opening Ceremony

Korea’s Experience I:

Public and Private Sectors

Korea’s Experience I:

Human Resource Development

The Post-2015 Development

Agenda and G20’s Role

Strengthing Financial Stability - Financial Systemic

Risk

Site Survey of Seoul

Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session

P.M.

Korea’s Experience: Trade and

Industrial Policy

Korea’s Experience II: Competition

Policies

Korea’s Experience II: HRD Policy - Korean Case

Green Growth & Sustainable

Development as a Global Challenge

Strengthing Financial Stability

- Financial Regulatory Reforms

Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session

Lim, Wonhyuk Woochan Kim Sung Joon Paik Soo-Gil Young TBD

Week 2 03/16 03/17 03/18 03/19 03/20 03/21

A.M.

World Trade System and

Cooperation I: FTA Policies in WTO System

The G20 Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII)

Climate Change & Sustainable

Energy

Field Research & Study

Field Research & Study

Field Research & Study

(Historical Site Visits)

Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session

P.M.

World Trade System and

Cooperation II: RCEP/TPP/TTIP

PPPs: Overview and Experience of

Korea

Aid & Development

Discussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session

Duk Geun Ahn Hyeon Park TBD

Week 3 03/23 03/24 03/25 03/26 03/27 03/28

A.M.

KSP Best Practice Case I

KSP Best Practice Case II

KSP Best Practice Case III

Research Paper Presentations I

Closing DepartureDiscussion Session Discussion Session Discussion Session

P.M.

Institutional Visits

Institutional Visits

Panel Discussion Research Paper Presentations II

Discussion Session Discussion Session

TBD TBD TBD

* This schedule is subject to change

This program is designed for experienced practitioners and decision makers in their respective organizations

who will be working in some capacity as a leader, change agent, or facilitator in promoting global

development or on G-20 agenda-setting. Each applicant should possess a minimum of 3 years of work

experience or be at the Mid manager level in his/her current field. Given the heavy emphasis on cultivating

a peer learning community, participants should be motivated to share professional experiences and

challenges. A strong proficiency in the English language is required as all courses and coursework will be

conducted in the English language.

Who Should Attend

The program will be held at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management campus in Seoul, Korea.

Each participant will be asked to submit a standard application form. Please refer to the KDI School

website for application deadlines and to download an application form. The KDI School website address is:

www.kdischool.ac.kr.

Application Process

Where and When

For addit ional information, please refer to the KDI School website (www.kdischool.ac.kr) or

email g20@kdischool.ac.kr.

Further Information