By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize has expressed appreciation to the Republic of Korea for a US$3.4 million investment aimed at strengthening Belize’s statistical system and improving the use of reliable data for national development.
The partnership was reaffirmed during a meeting in Belmopan today between Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation Dr. Osmond Martinez, First Secretary and Consul at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea Lee Donghee, and UNDP Belize Deputy Resident Representative Michael Lund.
At the centre of the partnership is the Enabling Belize’s Statistical System Project, funded by the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The initiative is strengthening the Statistical Institute of Belize and the wider National Statistical System through investments in technology and equipment, technical skills, data collection and analysis, and improved capacity to measure poverty and other development challenges.
Minister Martinez thanked the Republic of Korea for its support, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in guiding government decisions.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Belize, I extend our sincere appreciation to the Republic of Korea for this important investment in our country. Better data helps Government understand where the greatest needs exist, make better decisions and direct resources where they can have the greatest impact on the lives of Belizeans.”
Lee Donghee reaffirmed the Republic of Korea’s commitment to Belize’s sustainable development, stating,
“The Republic of Korea is proud to partner with Belize in building stronger institutions and strengthening the use of data for national development. We are pleased that Korea’s support is contributing to capacity that will remain in Belize and continue serving the country well into the future.”
UNDP’s Michael Lund added, “This investment is about turning data into development. Through Korea’s partnership, Belize is building the skills, technology, and national systems needed to make better decisions today and in the future.”
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By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize has expressed appreciation to the Republic of Korea for a US$3.4 million investment aimed at strengthening Belize’s statistical system and improving the use of reliable data for national development. The partnership was reaffirmed during a meeting in Belmopan today between Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic
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