March 2012 Public Sector Management in Latin America GFA Newsletter
GFA takes regional differences into account as business areas are brought into line with regional clusters that constitute GFA`s regional departments. The Latin America department responded to the challenges of policy advice and the control of financial support at the macro level. GFA offers a wide range of innovative services in the field of social policy and public sector management by putting innovative approaches into practice in the region.
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December 2011 Food Security - A Much-Needed Renaissance GFA Newsletter
Three decades ago, the ‘A’ in GFA stood for agriculture. Today, food security once again is a question of political and economic survival. The main article highlights GFA’s global experience in agriculture and rural development, natural resource management, irrigation and climate change as an ideal foundation for integrated food security projects. The Food Security Information Systems Project in Yemen analyzed in the second article is a case in point.
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September 2011 Green Growth GFA Newsletter
Green Growth optimistically stands for sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to ecological and social challenges ahead. GFA has a proud track record and is a trendsetter in many „green“ areas. This newsletter answers the question Green Growth – What Do We Mean?, presents examples of Green Growth in Action in GFA-managed projects, and explains why Green Jobs are primarily a transformation challenge.
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June 2011 Sector Development from a Governance Perspective GFA Newsletter
Weak governance often means bureaucracy and corruption hampering international development cooperation. As a private consulting company, GFA has a vested interest in improving governance in partner countries. The articles in this newsletter offer a definition of Sector Development from a Governance Perspective with an example from the health sector in Pakistan and a case study about Environmental Protection in Vietnam.
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March 2011 Afghanistan – Peace by Development GFA Newsletter
GFA consultants promote sustainable economic development under adverse conditions in Afghanistan. Their cooperation with local farmers, craftsmen and entrepreneurs clearly shows that the contributions of German development assistance make a difference. The articles portray the Peace by Development vision that drives the GFA team and the Gemstones Value Chain as an example how lost traditional knowledge can be recovered to generate income.
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December 2010 GFA – Beyond Overseas Development Assistance GFA Newsletter
GFA stepped up its efforts identifying additional opportunities to make best use of ODA experience ‘at home’ in Germany and elsewhere. The examples presented underline GFA's knowhow potential in ODA which can be successfully applied in industrialized countries. The newsletter contributions are about BMELV Cooperation Program, GFA Public Services and the Optimist Microfinance scheme.
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September 2010 Human Resource Development GFA Newsletter
GFA assists government and private stakeholders in their efforts to reform and strengthen human resources and skills development systems by developing qualification frameworks and occupational standards, and by implementing credit transfer systems within the framework of lifelong learning.This newsletter focuses on a VET Project in Turkey and the National VET Reform Program in Egypt.
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June 2010 Regional Integration in Africa GFA Newsletter
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) started in the 1960s and 1970s to bring an end to colonial and white-minority rule in southern Africa. In 2008, SADC established a free trade area, and member states are now looking to harmonize and coordinate macroeconomic, financial, tax and investment policies. The articles are: SADC – Regional Integration in Africa and Economic Partnership Agreement between SADC and the European Union.
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March 2010 Energy GFA Newsletter
Prices of fossil, non-renewable energy sources will increase due to diminishing world stocks. Therefore, investments in alternative energy and energy savings become more attractive. This holds particularly true for developing and transformation countries, where energy conscious investments of companies and households are below international average. The articles are: Sustainable Energy Finance and Energy Efficient Technologies Mitigating Climate Change.
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November 2009 Trade GFA Newsletter
Developing countries face problems regarding the realization of their trade potentials. Often, deficiencies in trade strategies, export promotion, international standards or technical skills of export industries stand in the way. GFA Consulting Group has established itself a renowned consulting services and training provider in tackling these bottlenecks. The articles are: Trade Assistance in Latin America and Strengthening Regional Economic Integration in Central America.
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September 2009 IT Solutions GFA Newsletter
GFA`s experience shows that IT tools are useful in structuring the process of institutional development and capacity building. With an appropriate IT tool in place local public authorities are in a better position to streamline their processes and provide improved services to the public. The articles are: Software Solutions for International Cooperation and Triple I – Ideal Infrastructure Investment.
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May 2009 Fund Management GFA Newsletter
GFA Consulting Group has been engaged in development finance from its very beginning, and has further developed its related capabilities and capacities in recent years. This growth was promoted by the implementation and validation of a new model of aid delivery set up by Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) which channels United States government funds to low income countries. The articles are: Good Governance Matters and Fostering Forestry Development in Nicaragua.
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February 2009 Health GFA Newsletter
The Global Fund is a unique global public-private partnership dedicated to attracting and disbursing additional resources to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. GFA Consulting Group currently is the only German consulting firm contracted by the Global Fund to implement Data Quality Audits worldwide. The articles are: Data Quality Audits for Performance-Based Funding and Output-Based Aid – Improving Health Services for the Poor.
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