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VOL.1 ISSUE 1
January -June, 2009
Signing of a MoU between FICCI & GTZ
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on the 18March, 09 between Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) & German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). On behalf of FICCI Mr. Arun Chawla, (Senior Director, FICCI) and on behalf of GTZ Mr. G. Dresruesse (Country Director, GTZ) and Dr. J. Bischoff (Director, GTZ-ASEM) signed the MoU.

The intent of this MoU was to outline the way in which the two institutions will be able to utilize their complementary capabilities for offering a joint value proposition that would focus on effective development of world class human capital and leadership.

Within the framework of the MoU, a PPP was agreed upon in principle. The basic element of PPP between FICCI, GTZ and Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India is establishing court-annexed mediation centers in five districts in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal and in Delhi annexed to the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (SCDRC). The consumer courts would refer suitable cases for mediation and alternate dispute resolution (ADR) to these mediation centers for speedier resolution of consumer complaints. The pilot project will be carried out in close consultation with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).