The Twinning project contributes to consolidating an institutional framework that actively supports a future steady flow of foreign direct investment by means of strengthening the GAFI`s role as an investment promoter and as a policy reform advocator.
The project assists GAFI in improving the investment climate, developing an investment promotion strategy and target market oriented investment promotion measures. Furthermore, international experts give inputs on management operational procedures.

bw-i completed an analysis of specific labour market requirements and expectations in the service industries. Other services included the definition of required job profiles, development of curricula, development of an organisational structure for the institute, lay-out design of classrooms, workshop planning, equipment procurement, preparation of tenders, bid evaluation and negotiation of contracts.

This project consisted of the establishment of joint water authorities, construction of water networks, and promotion of local initiative. Technical consultation (on pipelines, distribution networks, wells, and water treatment plants) was offered and building work was completed to supply drinking water to 52 communities in Upper Silesia. Water authorities have been formed in 11 communities. In a second stage, sewage installations will be planned and constructed. Courses are held, both locally and in the Federal Republic of Germany, for municipal decision-makers on future-oriented concepts of inter-communal co-operation in the fields of drinking water supply, solid waste, and waste water disposal.

This project involved training courses in WTO, Market Economy and Export Marketing for Chinese administrative officials from Jiangsu. These seminars took place in Baden-Wurttemberg. bw-i was responsible for preparing information and training material; carrying out the training seminars and arranging further training facilities in Baden-Wurttemberg. The project aimed to train these officials, mostly department managers, in various subjects. The courses addressed managerial, organisational, technical and economical issues that would be helpful during the WTO application process. In the framework of this project, the capacity of the national, regional and local authorities to formulate and implement regional development policies has also been improved.

bw-i provides consultancy services and support for the Silesian chamber of economy, assists SMEs, and fights against unemployment. The consultancy services are on issues of organisation and business management, as well as qualification seminars for the staff. In addition, bw-i also supported co-operation in more than 50 seminars and workshops with approximately 1000 participants from regional SMEs, as well as management training in business planning and international marketing.