KOICA transfers digital urban planning system to Vietnam

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has officially transferred the Urban Planning Information System (UPIS) to the Vietnamese government following a five-year development project. The system digitizes urban planning data that was previously managed manually, integrating information on topography, disasters, and climate change.

Pilot applications in Thai Nguyen, Quy Nhon, and Phu Quoc have demonstrated significant administrative improvements. The time required for urban planning tasks has decreased by approximately 40.7%, dropping from an average of 111 days to 65.8 days. User satisfaction was reported at 90.9%, and the system provides standardized digital information to improve transparency and public accessibility.

The project also included the development of urban analysis models to help manage risks from natural disasters such as flooding. To ensure sustainability, KOICA worked to incorporate expert recommendations into Vietnam’s urban and rural planning laws and provided training for central and local government officials. This digital transition is expected to create future opportunities for South Korean companies to enter the Vietnamese market for software and spatial information solutions.