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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Good to see tribal women's income increasing in short time: Ackermann
German ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, who was on his maiden visit to the state, on Wednesday visited mango plantations run by tribal women, a park developed from a closed coal mine, and he had a fruitful meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking to Dhrubajyoti Malakar, he shares the experiences of his visit. Excerpts... How was your experience visiting Jharkhand for the first time? A very nice experience, though it was a short one. We went to see this tribal community of women, who started growing mango trees to improve their livelihoods and their prosperity with the help of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It's heartening to see how strong the women in the tribal communities are and how, in a very short time, they could increase their income. We also went to the Tata Steel coal mine, and we were led around the beautiful park they made out of a dump. We were shown how Tata tries to work with nature and the local populace to reduce the harmful impacts of coal mining. What are the main highlights of your meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren? I had a very good and substantive meeting with the chief minister. He was very good and very intellectual. I was inspired by our discussion. So, it was a full day in Jharkhand. And I will tell you one thing — the chief minister, I don't know whether he knew or not, but he brought the best mangoes for the dessert. I was just over the moon and he gave me a big bag of Malda mangoes. Although the women grew Banganapalle mangoes, he gave me the Malda one. And those were very good. Are you looking forward to visiting Jharkhand again? I will certainly come back. Not only for the mangoes, of course. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There is a lot to discover in Jharkhand and I would like to come back. I had the nicest impression of a state which was, until now, unknown to me, and I will certainly try to improve my knowledge of Jharkhand. In your keynote address at the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership conversation series, you mentioned that coal mines are transforming into tourism spots in Germany. How do you see Jharkhand's potential in that area? Many coal mines in Germany have been transformed into tourism spots and recreational areas for the local population. Jharkhand also possesses a great potential in that sector. We have seen what the Tata Steel mine did. Migratory birds are coming again to the water basin of the park. Even if the state is still conducting coal mining, a lot of things can be done. I think there are good examples here in Jharkhand.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Will support German companies eyeing investments in state, CM tells ambassador
Ranchi: German Ambassador to India, Phillip Ackermann, on Wednesday called on chief minister Hemant Soren. The CM's office said the discussions were held on various developmental initiatives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Highlighting Germany's similarities with the state, particularly in coal mining, Ackermann experessed Germany's interests in enhancing cooperation with the state govt for development of coal-based industries. Soren informed Ackermann about Jharkhand's investment potential and stressed that the state govt is actively engaging with industrial groups both in Indian and overseas to fetch investments and gaining positive response. The CM assured Ackermann that the state govt will extend full support to German investors interested in investing in the state. Ackermann extended an invitation to Soren to visit Germany. Later in the day, the ambassador took part as a keynote speaker at the 8th edition of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) conversation series, which was also attended by officials of Jharkhand govt, German Embassy, European Union, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, alongside civil society leaders and development practitioners. Organised under the framework of the GSDP between India and Germany, the event focused on sustainable and inclusive strategies for the repurposing of coal mines and economic diversification in coal-dependent communities. Ackermann said Germany is honoured to partner with Jharkhand in the conversation on Just Transition.
Iraq Business
05-06-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Germany Supporting Iraq's Lending Strategy for SMEs
By John Lee. Under the patronage of Central Bank Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, a workshop has been launched to support the implementation of the bank's new strategy to increase private sector lending, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In his opening remarks, Governor Al-Allaq emphasised the bank's commitment to addressing challenges in private sector lending through enhanced coordination with relevant institutions. He highlighted the importance of setting a unified classification system for SMEs and called for the establishment of dedicated administrative structures within government bodies to support these businesses. He also expressed gratitude to the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for its contributions to the development of the strategy. The Central Bank of Iraq launched the National Strategy for Bank Lending in Iraq (2024-2029) in May 2024, developed in collaboration with GIZ to boost credit activity and drive sustainable economic growth. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq) Tags: banking, Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), cg, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), featured, germany, Loans, MSMEs, National Strategy for Bank Lending for 2024-2029, private sector, SMEs
Fashion United
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Strauss develops degree Course for sustainability and innovation in Bangladesh
German workwear specialist Strauss has created a new educational course for sustainability and textile innovation in Bangladesh. Strauss announced on Thursday that, from June, 60 students a year will be able to study for a bachelor's degree in 'Textile Engineering – Sustainability and Textile Innovation' at the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Dhaka. The students will learn and conduct research in the areas of social responsibility, environmental protection and technical innovation in the textile sector. Since 2020, the study modules have been developed and teaching staff recruited. Even before the official launch in the summer, 500 AUST students had the opportunity to take and complete individual modules. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources of the United Nations University, the Technische Universität Dresden and AUST have supported Strauss in the project. Strauss is establishing a chair for sustainability and textile innovation in Bangladesh. Credits: Strauss Strauss commits to education and development The company has been committed to education and development at the production sites for years, where Strauss manufactures technical workwear with long-term production partners, according to the statement. Last year, the Don Bosco Strauss School was opened in northern Bangladesh, which includes a nursery, a primary and secondary school and a high school for a total of 1,000 children. 'As a company – but also as a family – we have had a strong connection to the country for 19 years. We believe that we can make a difference on the ground with our actions,' said chief executive officer (CEO) Steffen Strauss. 'We are convinced that the most sustainable type of social and environmental commitment can be made in the field of education, because nothing has a more lasting effect than education. The country and its people benefit from this for generations to come.' This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Iraq Business
09-02-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq and Germany Strengthen Financial Cooperation
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance met with a delegation from the German Agency for International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ), the European Union, and the German Embassy in Baghdad, alongside representatives from the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), the Federal Integrity Commission, the Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA), and the General Authority for Customs and Taxes. Discussions focused on supporting economic reforms and enhancing financial and market efficiency. The Minister emphasised the importance of technical cooperation and training programmes to modernise financial management. GIZ representatives reaffirmed their commitment to providing advisory and technical support to strengthen Iraq's financial systems and improve budgetary and accounting mechanisms. (Source: Ministry of Finance) Tags: Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), cg, Commission of Integrity, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), economic reform, European Union (EU), featured, Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA), General Customs Authority, germany, Reform
