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Germany

Eschborn

Urban Cultural Heritage in Conflict Regions

Eschborn, Hessen, Germany

Middle East Division

South Sudan / Germany

Strengthening Local Governance and Resilience in South Sudan

Copenhagen, Denmark

Da Nang, Vietnam

Environmentally and Climate-Friendly Urban Development in Da Nang (ECUD)The project focused on a sound basis for and integration of environmental and climate policy objectives in the responsible municipal administrative units – primarily the environmental, construction and transport departments – under the overall responsibility of the city’s People's Committee and coordinated by the department for planning and investment.The project had four key fields of activities:-… Show more Environmentally and Climate-Friendly Urban Development in Da Nang (ECUD)The project focused on a sound basis for and integration of environmental and climate policy objectives in the responsible municipal administrative units – primarily the environmental, construction and transport departments – under the overall responsibility of the city’s People's Committee and coordinated by the department for planning and investment.The project had four key fields of activities:- Strengthening the city's environmental plan and developing the strategic model- Integration of environmental and climate-related aspects in the master planning process- Building up a cross-authority environmental and climate monitoring system- Implementing case studies for environmentally and climate-friendly urban development in Da NangFurther information: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/18611.html Show less

Taloqan Afghanistan

Regional Capacity Development Fund (RCDF)The project team advised the Ministry of Finance, the Department for Local Government, the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development and the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission. The focus was on improving and implementing national strategies, guidelines and work schedules geared to improving government structures at local level. The project team also introduced positive experiences from other projects into the… Show more Regional Capacity Development Fund (RCDF)The project team advised the Ministry of Finance, the Department for Local Government, the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development and the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission. The focus was on improving and implementing national strategies, guidelines and work schedules geared to improving government structures at local level. The project team also introduced positive experiences from other projects into the political dialogue, and supports partners with successfully shaping and implementing national programs for local government.Further information: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/14630.html Show less

Eschborn, Germany

Good Governance and Human Rights, Policy Advice for Urban Development Unit- Conducted research for reports for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development- Assisted in organizing the Sector Unit University Day- Organized information activates for UN World Habitat Day- Prepared team meeting protocols and ensured electronic archiving of documents - Assisted in administrative duties, as needed

Hamburg Und Umgebung, Deutschland

- Assisted in implementing a pilot project for the promotion of non-motorized transport in Gaborone, Botswana - Edited and assisted in writing reports, proposals and other project material- Assisted in creating project communication materials, including writing updates for the ITDP Europe website

Kigali, Rwanda

Urban Development and Civil Society- Established a network between stakeholders in the sector of urban development, transportation planning, universities and civil society organizations- Designed, planned and coordinated traffic counts in urban and rural areas- Designed, planned and coordinated a survey on the economic impacts of non-motorized transport in urban and rural areas- Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of existing bicycle projects

Aachen, Germany

RWTH AACHEN International Office- Managed accommodation services for international students and scholars at the RWTH Aachen University- Provided professional advice and support services for national and international students at the International Office of the RWTH Aachen University

Hedaru, Tanzania

Renewable Energies and Alternative Building Materials- Assisted in conducting community workshops to construct energy saving wood stoves- Prepared field reports and workshop documentation- Assisted in implementing a pilot project with energy crops

Master'S Degree, Disaster Management

The aim of the Master of Disaster Management is to provide national and international aid workers, government officials and other.

Master'S Degree, Economic Geography, Political Science, City Planning