Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan: Development Challenges & International Cooperation International Conference LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, 37th Floor Garnet Suite November 24-25, 2009 Download Document : South Asia Conference_web sum-1.doc   The Asia Foundation, in cooperation with KDI School of Public Policy and Management and the Korean Association of International Development and Cooperation, hosted a conference focusing on development issues and strategies in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, November 24-25, in Seoul. H.E. Kul Chandra Gautam, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and former Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, has delivered the keynote address. H.E. Shin Kak-soo, Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea has delivered opening remarks. Delegations from the three countries included ministers of state as well as government and non-government development program managers. Representatives of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Korean development NGOs, and other Korean experts on the region also participated. This conference has provided the opportunity for information sharing and dialogue between Korea and the three participating countries regarding effective international cooperation for addressing development needs. Participants in the conference has identified and discussed the major development challenges in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh and draw practical lessons in development cooperation based on actual programs in the field. Attachment: Program Agenda