The Korea-World Bank Partnership Facility (KWPF), in collaboration with the Global Department of Agriculture and Food at the World Bank, will host the 2025 Global Forum on Innovation in Agriculture and Food Systems on May 27, 2025, in Busan, Republic of Korea. This one-day event will feature some of the most impactful KWPF-funded projects, highlighting the KWPF’s role as a catalyst for innovation in agriculture and food systems. The forum will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and practitioners from around the world to explore advancements in agribusiness and entrepreneurship, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural infrastructure, digital agriculture and technology, and efforts to improve food quality and reduce loss and waste—all with the aim of driving more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems.
- OVERVIEW
- KEY OBJECTIVES
- RELATED
Opening Session (livestreamed)
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 9:30-10:15 AM KST
Monday, May 26, 2025 | 8:30-9:15 PM EDT
AGENDA
Cultural Performance
Curtain Raiser Video
Opening Remarks
Jisung Moon, Director General, Ministry of Economy and Finance of Korea (MoEF)
Ignite Talk on Agriculture Innovation
Jeehye Kim, Senior Agriculture Economist, Agriculture and Food
WB Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Maitreyi Das, Director, Trust Funds and Partner Relations, DFi, WB
Panel:
Akihiko (Aki) Nishio, Vice President of Development Finance DFi, WB
Shobha Shetty, Global Director, Agriculture and Food, WB
Yoon-Seok Ko, Vice President for International Cooperation, National Information Society Agency (NIA), Republic of Korea
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The Korea-World Bank Partnership Facility (KWPF), established in May 2013, was designed to strengthen the partnership between Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MoEF) and the World Bank. KWPF supports countries that seek to adapt and apply Korea’s development experience and technical expertise to achieve their own development goals. Over the past decade, KWPF has received US$468 million in contributions and supported 208 grant projects across various sectors.
Contacts
Jacqueline Purtell Kistler
Washington DC
1800 G Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20433 USA
Tel: +1 (202) 251-7152
Srimathi Sridhar
Washington DC
1800 G Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20433 USA
Tel: + 1 (240) 484-6788
Key Objectives
- Showcase Impact: Highlight transformative results and success stories from KWPF-funded projects tackling critical challenges in agriculture and food systems.
- Foster Knowledge Exchange: Promote global learning through cross-country dialogue and shared experiences in agricultural innovation.
- Advance Innovation: Explore the role of cutting-edge technologies—such as AI, blockchain, and IoT—in driving smarter, more resilient agricultural practices.
- Strengthen Collaboration: Build partnerships across public, private, and development sectors to leverage collective expertise and resources for agricultural development.
- Promote Inclusivity and Sustainability: Highlight innovations and sustainable approaches that support equitable and environmentally conscious food systems.
- Shape the Future: Identify emerging trends and areas for future investment in agricultural innovation, aligning with global challenges like climate change and food security.
Date: May 26, 2025
Time: 08:30 PM - 09:15 PM ET
Location: Busan, Republic of Korea
In-Person:
May 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM (KST)