Research

The GDI is not tied to one individual policy sector, but rather focuses on practice-oriented multidisciplinary research in numerous fields. The GDI undertakes diverse researches on key areas of public policy and regional cooperation, tapping not only the excellent faculty of the GSPA but also experts outside the school, and its rich accumulated body of academic, professional and industry findings. 

Featured Project

Public Policy and Development in Fragile Situations

Research Director: Huck-ju Kwon

Researchers: Michael Dostal, Eunju Kim, Katoka Ben, Kasongo, Yeeun Ha

Based upon the current global issues and SDGs, the research is focused on analyzing the policies and challenges in fragile states in light of theoretical aspects. Also, through the case studies on States in fragile situations(Rwanda, DRC, Lebanon), the research is providing the implications and further strategies for Korea's policies on fragile States. 

2018 KAIDEC Annual Winter Conference 

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Public Policy and Development in Fragile Situation Session

Dates: 2018.12.07 

Venue: Graduate School of Public Administration, SNU


"Bring back Institution Capability in Fragile Situations: Implications for Global Social Policy"

"A new deal to end conflict and poverty"

"Sustaining peace and shared prosperity: The question of fragile states"


Sponsored by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Finance, The Export-Import Bank of Korea, Korea Institute of Public Administration, Australian Government, Australia Korea Foundation