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Application Process
1. Application Guide
Courses in Cooperation with ASEAN
Disaster Risk Management Capacity Building Program for ASEAN Member States
- Should be applied for by ASEAN member states
- Please complete and submit the application form to the ASEAN Secretariat at least 3 months before the start of the training.
Courses in Cooperation with KOICA
Capacity Building on Disaster Management using ICT, Disaster Risk Reduction for Sustainable Development (Joint Workshop with UNDRR)
- Should be applied for by government officials
- Please fill out and submit a Project Proposal to the KOICA Regional Office in your country at least 1-2 years before your desired training period.
Other Courses
- Should be applied for by country or organization
- A minimum of 15 participants is required for the courses
- To discuss course details, please contact NDTI by email at globalndti@korea.kr
The final selection of participants will be made in consultation between the cooperating agency
and NDTI based on factors such as application date and the ratio of participants from each country.
and NDTI based on factors such as application date and the ratio of participants from each country.
2. Training Expenses
Courses in collaboration with ASEAN, KOICA
- The expenses for the courses will be covered by ASEAN, KOICA and ICDO respectively
Other Courses
- Participants are responsible for all expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and training costs.
3. Others
Other Courses
- Visas must be obtained within the applicant's country in cooperation with the relevant cooperating agency
- For accommodation, please make an inquiry to NDTI at globalndti@korea.kr
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The courses will be conducted in English.
- * If all participants belong to a language group other than English, interpretation services will be provided.
- Participants who are under the age of 56 are preferred.
Overview
1. Introduction
- Since 2006, NDTI has been designing and conducting customized programs for foreign government officials. As of 2024, our programs have been participated by 1,273 officials from 96 countries.
- The curriculum and program content are expertly tailored to meet the unique needs and demands of each participating country.
2. Training History
| Item | Total | '06~'10 | '11 | '12 | '13 | '14 | '15 | '16 | '17 | '18 | '19 | '20 | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | 1,273 | 151 | 61 | 46 | 38 | 87 | 85 | 30 | 53 | 56 | 68 | 81 | 104 | 115 | 130 | 114 | 54 |
| Course | 74 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Country | 324 | 35 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Trainee / Continent | Asia-Oceania | Middle East | Eastern Europe | Central&South America | Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,273 | 830 | 82 | 118 | 117 | 126 |
3. NDTI International Program Overview
Other Courses
- Duration: 7 to 21 days
- Program Delivery Methods
- Offline : Invitational training, local seminars, expert dispatchs, etc.
- Online : Virtual training using an online training platform
- Blended : A combination of online and offline training
- Training Expenses
- Covered by participating countries or donor organizations such as UN, KOICA, etc.
- Program Contents
Module 1. Disaster Management Governance
- Laws & Regulations, Manuals
- Disaster Management System
- Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery System
- Establishing Emergency Action Plan
- Disaster Response using Drones
- Safety Experience & Drill
Module 2. Natural Disaster Management
- Flood & Flash Flood Management
- Steep Slope & Landslide Management
- Volcanoes & Earthquake Management
Module 3. Early Warning Systems
- Prediction & Forecast
- Disaster Information Management
- Disaster Status Control & Dissemination
- Early Warning System(Installment, Operation, Maintenance etc)
Module 4. Raising Public Awareness
- Public Information & Raising Public Awareness
- Disaster Communication by Disaster Stage including Practice
- Characteristics of the Media Disaster Reporting Guidelines
- Disaster & Safety Experience
Module 5. Developing a Plan for Natural Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
- Country report session for understanding, sharing, discussing, and consulting with experts on each participating country's current situation,
major challenges, and for identifying developments in the first-year action plans - Workshops to set up tailored action plans on natural disaster management through the sharing of ideas
Extracurricular Activities
- Seoul, Jeonju and Busan Tour
- Korean Traditional Culture Experience
2026 Plan
Disaster Risk Management Capacity Building Phase Ⅱ
for ASEAN Member States
for ASEAN Member States
- 1st Batch: October (TBD)
15 government (Central & Local) officials working in the field of disaster management
from ASEAN Member States
from ASEAN Member States
Capacity Building on Disaster Management using ICT
- 06.15. ~ 06.26. (12 Days)
15 government officials working in the field of disaster management
from developing countries
from developing countries
Course Information
1. Disaster Risk Management Capacity Building Program for ASEAN Member States Ⅰ·Ⅱ
Eligible Participants
Government officials from ASEAN countries responsible for disaster management
Course Objective
To contribute to the reduction of disaster risk in the ASEAN region by fostering core disaster management talents in ASEAN member countries and improving disaster
response capabilities.
response capabilities.
Training Content
- Disaster Management Governance
- Disaster Management Systems and Related Technologies
- Natural Disaster Prevention and Response
- Disaster Response Training using Simulators
- Cultural Experience Activities
Training Period
Class No. 1 : October (TBD)
2. Capacity Building on Disaster Management using ICT
Eligible Participants
Government officials from developing countries responsible for disaster management.
Course Objective
To contribute to the reduction of the human and economic losses and damages caused by disasters by sharing Korea’s disaster management practices using ICT with developing countries that suffer from repeated natural disaster damages every year
Training Content
- Korea’s National Disaster Management Policy Direction
- Smart Disaster Management using ICT
- Natural Disaster Early Warning System including Earthquake, Landslide, Flood etc.
- Communication Strategies by Disaster Stages
- Group Discussions and Presentations (Country Reports, Action Plans etc.)
- Group and/or Individual Cultural Experience Activities
Training Period
Class No. 1 : 2026.06.15 ~ 06.26.
