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akzente 2/15 9 PHILIPPINES WIKI GROWTH IN THE PHILIPPINES After four years of preparation, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been officially recognised as a German chamber of commerce abroad (AHK). This achievement is in no small part due to the work of an expert who was sent to Manila by the Centre for International Migration and Develop- ment (CIM) to support the process. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Coopera- tion and Development supports collaboration between German chambers of commerce abroad and CIM with the specific aim of, among other things, setting up new institutions such as the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The new chamber is tasked with representing the economic interests of both countries and their companies. The chamber is part of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s global network, which coordinates more than 130 offices in 90 countries. In future, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be able to represent Germany’s federal states and raise awareness in Germany of local business requirements in the Philippines. In cooperation with GIZ, the new chamber also plans to incorporate strategies designed to improve sustainability into economic development activities. As a step in this direction, a German Solar Training Week has already been held in the Philippines. Official language: Filipino (Tagalog) / Capital city: Manila / Form of govern- ment: Presidential system based on the 1987 Constitution / Head of state/ government: President Benigno Aquino III / Size: 300,000 km2 / Popu lation: 98.4 million [1] / Population density: 322.4 inhabitants per km2 [2] / Gross domestic product: USD 272.1 billion [3] / Currency: Philippine peso (PHP) Sources: [1] [3] World Bank 2013, [2] UN Data 2012 NEW PROJECTS For professionals TUNISIA The new German-Tunisian Mobil- ity Pact aims to reduce unemployment among young academics in Tunisia and showcase their potential to German em- ployers. GIZ is implementing this pact on behalf of the German Federal Foreign Of- fice. It is working with the Federal Employ- ment Agency’s International Placement Services and the Tunisian Employment Agency. Among other initiatives, up to 150 Tunisian academics are set to complete an internship in Germany. 100 Tunisian engi- neers have already taken part in a previous project. More than 75 of them were subse- quently offered a permanent job. New chamber to promote economic development For refugees SOUTH SUDAN As a result of the conflict in South Sudan, around two million people have been displaced, three quarters of whom are classed as internally displaced persons. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and De- velopment, GIZ began to improve the living conditions of returnees, local people and internally displaced persons in 2014. It is also supporting efforts to fight the causes of refugee movements. By the end of 2017, GIZ wants to facilitate access to safe drinking water and boost livestock farming in the three states of Equatoria and the area around the town of Pibor. For major events GERMANY GIZ is supporting the German Government throughout its Presidency of the G7 and in its preparations for the conclusion of the Paris climate change agreement in 2015. This involves preparing studies and plans for climate finance on behalf of the German Federal Environment Ministry. It is also helping with the preparations for the G7 summit to be held at Schloss Elmau in Ba- varia in June. On behalf of the German Fed- eral Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, GIZ is laying the groundwork for discussions on topics such as vocational training and standards for supply chains, which will feature on the summit’s agenda. akzente 2/159