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Reform with impact: How the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) can meet its own evaluation standards

The BMZ has announced plans to strengthen the evaluation of development policy measures. Gabriel Hanrieder and Johanna Wicke of the think tank Kooperation Global welcome this move as a step in the right direction. In their Opinion piece, they outline what they expect from the ministry’s planned “Evidence Service Unit.”

By Johanna Wicke and Gabriel Hanrieder

AI in development cooperation: Kofler warns of widening digital divide

At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Bärbel Kofler, state secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, called for stronger support for AI models based on languages from the Global South. In her view, this is essential in preventing AI from further widening the digital divide between the Global South and the Global North. At the same time, she emphasized the wide range of potential applications of AI in countries of the Global South.

By Leonard Schulz and David Renke

The Skilled Workers Alliance needs civil society

Germany urgently needs skilled workers – both now and in the long term. It is therefore right that the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is addressing the issue directly with the launch of its Skilled Workers Alliance “WE-Fair” in mid-March. However, the ministry must avoid taking too narrow a view.

By Markus Demele

Alabali Radovan: Strengthening Bonn as a UN location

In view of the US’ withdrawal from a number of UN organizations, Bonn should make an effort to attract a greater UN presence, according to German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan. Despite cuts to development aid in Germany, such a move would strengthen the country’s role on the global stage.

By David Renke

BMZ: Focus on the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is a central institution of the German government dedicated to promoting sustainable development and combating poverty worldwide. With a wide range of programs and initiatives, the BMZ sets standards in international development cooperation. In this article, we take a look at the role of the BMZ, its development cooperation strategy, Africa partnership policy and economic development promotion. We also take a look at the coalition agreement analysis and the development policy partnerships that make the BMZ so successful. The role of the BMZ in international development cooperation The BMZ plays a crucial role in international development cooperation. It works to improve living conditions in developing countries and promote sustainable development. In doing so, the Ministry relies on a variety of instruments and programs aimed at overcoming economic, social and ecological challenges. Development cooperation strategy: The strategic framework The development cooperation strategy refers to strategic planning in the field of international cooperation. It is particularly relevant in the coalition agreement and sets out the goals and measures that the BMZ is pursuing. This strategy covers various aspects, including the promotion of education, health, economic development and environmental protection. A central element of the strategy is economic development promotion, which aims to improve the economic framework conditions in developing countries and promote sustainable growth. Africa partnership policy: strengthening bilateral relations Africa partnership policy is a central component of the BMZ's work. It relates to bilateral and multilateral economic relations with African countries. The aim is to intensify economic cooperation and promote sustainable development in Africa. The BMZ relies on development policy partnerships with African governments, companies and civil society organizations. These partnerships make it possible to initiate joint projects and promote economic development. Economic development promotion: programs and measures Economic development promotion describes programs and measures to promote economic development that are central to the BMZ. These include initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises, promote investment and improve infrastructure. An important instrument in this context are investment protection agreements that secure the legal framework for foreign investments and protect companies from political risks. These agreements are particularly relevant in an international context, especially in Africa. Coalition agreement analysis: evaluation of political agreements Coalition agreement analysis is a technical term for the evaluation of political agreements set out in the coalition agreement. It is important for business and politics as it defines the government's goals and measures in development cooperation. The analysis helps to monitor the implementation of the goals set out in the coalition agreement and to ensure that development cooperation is effective and targeted. Development partnerships: Cooperation for success Development partnerships refer to cooperation between political and economic actors in the field of development. They are a central element of the BMZ's work and make it possible to initiate joint projects and promote economic development. These partnerships include cooperation with governments, companies and civil society organizations and help to promote sustainable development. Sustainability promotion programs: Promoting sustainable development Sustainability promotion programs are an important component of BMZ policy. They aim to promote sustainable development and improve living conditions in developing countries. These include programs to promote renewable energies, improve water supply and support sustainable agriculture. These programs help to overcome the ecological, social and economic challenges in developing countries. Foreign trade promotion: support for German companies Foreign trade promotion is a technical term for measures to support the international business activities of German companies. It includes initiatives to promote exports, support investments abroad and improve the international competitiveness of German companies. The BMZ plays an important role in foreign trade promotion by initiating programs and measures to support German companies in developing countries. Development Financing Act: framework conditions for financing instruments The Development Financing Act sets out the legal framework conditions for financing instruments in the field of development cooperation. It regulates the allocation of financial resources and ensures that they are used efficiently and transparently. The Act is an important component of BMZ policy and enables development cooperation to be effective and the goals of the development cooperation strategy to be achieved. Conclusion The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) plays a central role in international development cooperation. With its development cooperation strategy, Africa partnership policy and economic development promotion, it makes a significant contribution to promoting sustainable development. The coalition agreement analysis and the development policy partnerships are important instruments for achieving the goals of development cooperation. Sustainability promotion programs, investment protection agreements and foreign trade promotion support economic development in developing countries and help to improve living conditions. The Development Financing Act provides the necessary framework conditions to make development cooperation effective. Overall, the BMZ is an indispensable player in international development cooperation and makes a significant contribution to promoting sustainable development.