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akzente 3/15 9 TANZANIA WIKI OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SWAHILI / CAPITAL CITY DODOMA / FORM OF GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM: UNION GOVERN- MENT FOR TANZANIA, OWN GOVERNMENT FOR THE ISLAND OF ZANZIBAR / HEAD OF STATE GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE / SIZE 883,749 KM2 / POPULATION 50.7 MILLION [1] / POPULA- TION DENSITY 50.4 INHABITANTS PER kM2 [2] / GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT USD 49.1 BILLION [3] / CURRENCY TANZANIAN SHILLING (TZS) Sources: [1] [3] World Bank 2014, [2] UN Data 2012 NEW PROJECTS Marine biodiversity ANGOLA, NAMIBIA, SOUTH AFRICA Pro- tecting the Benguela Current Marine Ecore- gion is the key objective of a project being implemented by GIZ on behalf of the Ger- man Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety. The coastal region in southern Af- rica is known worldwide for its immense biodiversity. Although all three countries are heavily dependent on the sea’s natural resources, there are major shortcomings with regard to conservation. The project therefore aims to strengthen the sustain- able management of the marine region. Votes cast for best mayor – by text message Trade routes SOMALIA A project which provides sup- port for road traffic authorities is set to boost the Somalian economy. Somalia lacks transport routes which are suit- able for domestic trade and exporting. GIZ is therefore supporting the country in its efforts to rebuild its infrastructure, not only from a technical and institutional viewpoint, but also from a legal per- spective. The project is funded by the European Union (EUR 17.8 million) and the German Federal Ministry for Eco- nomic Cooperation and Development (EUR 3 million). Professional success TURKEY GIZ International Services ad- vises the Confederation of Turkish Trades- men and Craftsmen (TESK) on behalf of the European Union with the aim of strengthening the capacities of employ- ees and employers in small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs). With this in mind, GIZ supports the Confederation in training and advising employers and craftsmen – for instance, through in- house training. GIZ International Services is part of the consortium carrying out the project, which also includes the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts. Photo:NOKIA TANZANIA In a competition to find Tanzania’s best mayor, around 26,000 Tanzanian citi- zens cast their vote – by text message. In the end, the title went to Yussuf Mwenda from Dar es Salaam. The award ceremony was broadcast live on Tanzanian TV, with President Jakaya Kikwete insistent on presenting the awards in person. The competition marked the 30th anniversary of the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT), which or- ganised the event. It was supported and coordinated by an expert sent to Tanzania by the Centre for International Migration and Develop- ment (CIM). The purpose of the competition was to give citizens the opportu- nity to help shape the way in which mayors fulfil their mandate, for example by delivering high-quality services for their munici- palities and promoting local development. Of Tanzania’s 168 mayors, 50 applied to take part in the competition based on projects they themselves had initiated in their municipalities. After the preselection process, 39 mayors were shortlisted for the title. akzente 3/159