30 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 31 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PART 2. ICM?s Footsteps in 2021 2021 ICM has been actively participating in networking meetings with category 2 institutes and centers under the auspices of UNESCO based in Korea to strengthen cooperation and exchange. In the meeting, each center?s project plans and updates were shared and discussed along with future plans including how to establish a network to improve cooperation ties between the UNESCO headquarters and category 2 centers. It is meaningful that the Q1 2021 meeting was hosted by ICM and held at ICM?s new headquarters. The meeting included various agenda areas such as creating joint project opportunities and founding a substantial category 2 consultation body by improving networking between category 2 institutes and centers amid COVID-19. ICM will continue to stay united with other UNESCO organizations and expand cooperation and create joint programs with category 2 institutes and centers that have profound expertise in specialized fields. Networking Meeting with UNESCO Category 2 Centers in Korea Schedule four times a year (quarterly meeting) Location In person (Chungju) / online Agenda establishing networks between category 2 centers in Korea for strengthening ties Participants ICM, KNCU and seven UNESCO category 2 centres in Korea ICM underwent an external evaluation of its projects implemented since the establishment of ICM and its general management affairs in order to renew the agreement between UNESCO and the Government of Republic of Korea, which was due to expire on 1st December 2021. Based on the evaluation, the renewability of the agreement was approved in the 211th session of the UNESCO Executive Board With this achievement, ICM will continue to make an all-out effort to firmly position itself as a domestically and globally renowned martial arts organization. Renewal of Agreement between UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of Korea Past Milestone March 2020 ROK indicated its willingness to renew the agreement May - August 2020 ICM transferred its financial obligation to UNESCO for external evaluation September - completion of external evaluation of ICM November 2020 projects and activities February 2021 review by Treaties Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and submission to UNESCO Intersectoral Review Committee (IRC) 21st April 2021 approval by the 211th session of the UNESCO Executive Board August 2021 negotiation on final agreement draft and delivery of acknowledgment letter with the signature of Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism October 2021 agreement draft review by the Treaties Division of MOFA and request for modification to UNESCO HQ November 2021 answer from UNESCO HQ, negotiation on the final agreement (draft) and the beginning of domestic procedures Upcoming Schedule February 2022 review by the Ministry of Government Legislation March 2022 deliberation by the State Council May 2022 renewal of the agreement
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