
World Bank Group
Maximize and continue the success and results gained from the previous training events ETHOS I (delivered FY16) and v-ETHOS II (delivered FY21). The two ETHOS programs trained a total of 82 teams from Africa, Asia, ECA, and MENA. Training was focused on best practices for the development of ICT innovations and for the eventual marketing of these innovations. In response to the COVID19 pandemic, V-ETHOS II was restructured for virtual delivery and has available an archive of training material....
Scale the scope and reach of the reformulated/restructured platform to ICT Entrepreneurs in developing and FCV countries for digital skills and business know-how development. Allow start-ups to innovate, increase market share, improve quality of service/product create jobs/value in their own environments. Establish collaboration mechanisms with the Korean counterparts and business start-ups, and the digital and investor community. Provide an opportunity through the online platform for the Korean entities to explore joint venture opportunities in the participant countries. Previous ETHOS programs established a network and support system amongst participating Korean start-up businesses and entities which would serve as a solid and fertile ground for further collaboration.
Samia M Melhem
Lead Policy Specialist on Digital Development
Seda Pahlavooni
Digital Development, ICT Policy & Strategy Consultant
Youngyun (Susie) Lee
Digital Government/GovTech consultant
Marta Priftis
Knowledge Consultant