GTZ is active in 16 countries in Asia, where 313 seconded and 2,090 national personnel are delivering support to its local partners. CIM also places experts with local employers. In 2009, 177 Integrated Experts and 179 Returning Experts were employed in this way.

We receive most of our contracts for work in Asia from the Federal Development Ministry. However, we also operate on behalf of other federal ministries. Following the earthquake in the Chinese province of Sichuan in 2008, for instance, we assumed responsibility for the German contribution toward the reconstruction of primary schools in Nanjing on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office. These were reopened in August 2009. Last year also saw the launch of several projects for the Federal Environment Ministry, designed to protect natural resources, and to promote adaptation to climate change, as well as mitigate its impacts. In Viet Nam and the Philippines, for instance, we are promoting sustainable coastal zone management. In Indonesia we are supporting the conservation of peat forests – a species-rich ecosystem of key relevance to the climate.

Various national and international donor organisations such as the European Commission, and governments in Asia, are also making use of our services. These are delivered by GTZ International Services, mainly in the sectors of vocational training, health and renewable energies.

(As of 31 December 2009).

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