Development Cooperation and Economy
Development Cooperation
Development Cooperation
The German Government is committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and has therefore defined poverty alleviation as the guiding objective of its development policy. In order to facilitate this goal, Germany has closely coordinated its activities not only with its partner governments, but also with other development partners.
Development Partners provide USD 453 million in General Budget Support
Development Partners have committed 453 million dollars (USD) to support the Government’s budget (2011-12). This year’s commitment marks a reduction in General Budget Support compared to the previous year (USD 534 million in 2010/11). Germany, which provides 14 million USD in General Budget Support, highlighted the need to restore the fiscal balance and to further strengthening Public Financial Management by impementing the recommendation of the Controllor Auditor General.
Germany is the Land of Ideas – one of the most innovative countries in the world. Our universities and research centres not only produce research worthy of the label “Made in Germany” but also make attractive partners in the international arena.
Science and research in Germany
Trade Show "Africa Infrastructure"
The Southern African - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered-up with Deutsche Messe AG and SA Show Services to host a new trade show - AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE. AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE will take place at the Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 8th to the 11th of May 2012. The broad topics of the show include: energy, water and wastewater, the construction industry, transport and logistics, as well as telecommunications.
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"Unconditional aid creates dependence”
Federal Minister Dirk Niebel talks about the goals, core areas and new emphases of German development cooperation.
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Weltwaerts-Volunteers visiting the Embassy
German volunteers participating in the "Weltwaerts" program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) visited the German Embassy Daressalam on April 14th 2011. During a one year assignment period the junior volunteers assist Tanzanian partner organizations such as NGOs, schools or orphanages in pursuing their development efforts.
The promotion of foreign trade
Here you will find information on the economic situation in Tanzania and an overview of the foreign trade promotion by the Federal Foreign Office.
The promotion of foreign trade
Germany as a location for business and investment
Germany's location at the heart of Europe gives foreign investors and visitors to trade fairs access to the entire European Union market. Make use of this opportunity!
Research and technology
Today, research and development-intensive industries account for more than half of all industrial production in Germany. Here you will find information about the major German research institutions.
Research and technology
German Institutions in the Development Cooperation
