한국 지방자치단체의 공적개발원조(ODA) 규모 결정 요인 분석

Abstract

Purpose: Recently, local governments in South Korea have emerged one of main actors for aid giving for international communities as South Korea’s Official Development Assistance(ODA) volume has been increased. Therefore, this paper explores aid determinants of local governments in South Korea. Originality: Previous studies only have focused on ODA determinants of each donor country Previous studies only have focused on ODA determinants of each donor country. It could not explain what would be real ODA determinants of local governments. However, we need to consider that local governments could approve ODA by their own decision making. In this sense, we should discover local’s decision making itself. Methodology: I conduct a quantitative analysis of 165 episodes for 15 local governments in South Korea. It would be applied based on following three frameworks; inclusive model, overlapping model, and separate model. Result: This study reveals that ODA volume from a central government could not affect to ODA volume from a local government. In addition, local governments would increase ODA volume with a leader from a conservative party and more foreigners in their places. Conclusions and Implication: Above results suggest that it is necessary to look at the ODA as an area where the meaning of self-governing activities can be actively utilized in a situation where Korean local governments have been criticized for their limitations on autonomy and independence. In addition, active and proactive contributions from local governments can be expected in the field of international development cooperation based on their own choice.