Private Sector Engagement and Development

UNDP Seoul Policy Centre engages with Korean businesses of all sizes, including impact start-ups, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), large corporations and the investment community, as well as the related public and private ecosystem to leverage their innovation, knowledge and resources to support the development of the private sector in partner countries and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key examples of our efforts include strengthening the capacity of MSMEs through inclusive digital transformation, with Korea’s policies and practices as reference, and providing acceleration support to SDG-aligned start-ups in the Republic of Korea and other countries.

SDG Partnership on Supporting MSMEs through Inclusive Digital Transformation

UNDP Seoul Policy Centre, with the aim to empower MSMEs through digital capacity-building, shares the experience of the Republic of Korea in supporting small businesses through inclusive digital transformation. The Centre also facilitates discussions among partner countries to promote a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable digital economy in line with UNDP’s Digital Strategy.

Youth Co:Lab Korea programme

Youth Co:Lab, co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation, aims to accelerate the achievement of SDGs through leadership, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. In partnership with local public and private partners, the Youth Co:Lab Korea programme, led by UNDP Seoul Policy Centre, provides capacity building, networking and investment support to young impact entrepreneurs from Korea and within the Asia Pacific region. For more information, please click here.