07.05.2021: Fundamental Rethink of Development Cooperation between Germany and Africa
Online Seminar
GAaNF meets: Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs (Stmwi) on Fundamental Rethink of Development Cooperations between Germany and Africa
Date:
7th May 2021
Time:
2:00 pm (CEST) - 3:30 pm (CEST)
Dear Sir/Madam,
"We need a paradigm shift; we have to realise that Africa is not the continent of cheap commodities but rather that the people of Africa need infrastructure and a future", a statement made by the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mr. Gerd Müller, as regarding Marshall Plan with Africa. The need for transformation in the partnerships between Germany and Africa has however not only been felt within the governmental entities, but also in economical and social cooperations. With Keynotes from our honoured Speakers,
Hon. Mr. Holger Illi
Head of Division
Division 200 – Africa Policy and Initiatives
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Hon. Mr. Ulrich Kontantin Rieger
Leitender Ministerialrat
Internationalization Department
Asia, Africa, Cooperation with Developing Countries
Hon. Ambassador Dr. Ester Nyambura Mungai
Deputy Chief of Mission
Kenya ́s Ambassador to Germany Berlin
Dr. Sarah Bomkapre
Jounalist and Women Activist
CEO MovingWomentEmpowernment
Mrs. Caroline Mwangi
CEO & Co-Founder AG-Career Hub
amongst others, we look forward to getting insight in the various facets of German African partnerships, their frameworks and achievements.
We welcome you to a lively discussion with our speakers, regardless of whether you are connecting from Germany or other countries.
You are also welcome to preforward your questions to "info@gaanf.org" in preparation towards the exchange.
Kind regards
Edith Otiende-Lawani Director GAaNF e.V.