Christian Rücker
Christian Rücker is a key leader within the BERBUS ALLIANCE, an interdisciplinary group of companies focusing on security, real estate, law, events and education. As CEO of ARDOR SE, he heads a group of specialized security companies with approximately 2,000 personnel and is responsible for strategic development. He is also involved in RE.START projects AG, […]
Daniel-Jan Girl
Daniel-Jan Girl (born 1980 in Berlin) is a versatile entrepreneur, technology developer, and networker. He is the managing partner of DGMK (German Society for Multimedia Customer Loyalty Systems) and was until recently President of the IHK Berlin. Since then, he has served as chairman of the association “Global Goals for Berlin”, with the aim of […]
Berlin IHK President: Trainees from Namibia offer great potential
In an interview, Sebastian Stietzel, President of the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce, explains the creative approach the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce intends to use to address the shortage of skilled workers. Mr. Stietzel, why does the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce want to train specialists in Namibia? We have been […]
Namibian workers set to benefit from Berlin cooperation
The Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Berlin) wants to set up a new vocational school in Windhoek. The Namibian’s Arne Schütte (AS) spoke with IHK Berlin president Sebastian Stietzel (SS) about the plans. Why does the IHK Berlin want to train skilled workers in Namibia? We have been dealing with the challenges of […]
Skilled workers from Windhoek
The acute shortage of skilled workers on the labor market is also giving the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce a new approach. In Berlin’s twin city Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, young Africans will be trained and then brought to the Spree. For this purpose, a training center is being built in Windhoek under […]
IHK training in Namibia
Berlin business launches new project to recruit skilled workers in Windhoek. A training center is to be built in the Namibian capital, where testing will be carried out according to German standards. The hope of business is that lengthy recognition procedures will thus be eliminated. In the fight against the shortage of skilled workers on […]
Berlin economy wants to train skilled workers in Namibia
Berlin business wants to train skilled workers in Namibia in the fight against the shortage of skilled workers on the German labor market, young people will in future be trained in Berlin’s twin city Windhoek. A new training center is to be built in the Namibian capital under the technical management of the Berlin Chamber […]
Meeting with GIZ
GIZ supports sustainable development in Namibia on behalf of the German Federal Government. Key areas include climate protection, energy, vocational training, and good governance. It works closely with Namibian partners to strengthen local structures and promote long-term development. Therefore, GIZ represents a valuable partner when it comes to know-how and experience regarding the education system.
Meeting with Namibia’s Minister of Economic Affairs in Windhoek
Following an initial exchange during a delegation trip in June 2024, Sebastian Stietzel was able to officially present the project again at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Minister was once again enthusiastic and assured her full support and consideration within the industrialization strategy. Subsequently, a supporting letter underlined her position on the groundbreaking project.
Meeting with the Ambassador of Namibia
The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia represents a relevant partner for the project. The initial presentation of the project met with great interest and the support of Ambassador Martin Andjaba and Lucia Radovanovic, the embassy counselor responsible for the Namibian economy. A regular exchange and cooperation on skilled worker and settlement projects was discussed.