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Education and trainingProfessionalsAfrica
3 athiopische und deutsche Fachkräfte mit Warnwesten arbeiten auf einer Baustelle
Date 04.05.2026

Ethiopia. TVET partnership is boosting jobs in the construction sector

A partnership between BAUVERBÄNDE NRW and Ethiopian educational and industry actors is boosting job prospects – in Ethiopia and in Germany.

Image: © Dirk Berkemeyer
Education and trainingPartners in Transformation
Mehrere Personen sitzen an einem Tisch und arbeiten gemeinsam an Unterlagen.
Date 22.04.2026

Ready to enter the EU market with the IPD training programme

The Import Promotion Desk's training program provides targeted support to partner companies to help them successfully enter the European market.

Image: © IPD
Partners in TransformationRaw materials
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Axel Dreher
Date 24.03.2026

Raw materials partnerships prepare SMEs for crises

In this interview, development economist Prof. Dr Axel Dreher explains why raw materials partnerships in the Global South will become even more crucial strategically in the future, and how SMEs can successfully establish them…

Partners in TransformationSupply ChainsMexico
Two hands hold dark coffee beans.
Date 24.03.2026

Coffee cooperations for SMEs

Together for SMEs: DSIK and Sparkasse Bremen connect coffee value chains.

Image: © DSIK
Business and Human Rights
Several EU flags are flying in front of a modern office building.
Date 18.03.2026

Omnibus I-Update and practical implementation of the CSDDD

With Omnibus I, the EU aims to further harmonise reporting and due diligence obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). But what…

Supply ChainsCircular EconomyParaguay
A man is sitting in a tuk-tuk in front of a waste paper collection point.
Date 17.03.2026

How recycling is strengthening supply chains in Paraguay

Together, WEIG, DEG and DEG Impulse demonstrate how responsible supply chains can reconcile growth, innovation and local development.

Partners in TransformationBrazilIndonesia
Three people smile at the camera.
Date 17.03.2026

Brazil, Namibia, Indonesia. Where the future will be decided

What can partnerships in Brazil, Indonesia and Namibia offer? AWE experts provide an overview.

Partners in TransformationSupply ChainsEurope
Portrait of Tabea Mack
Date 12.03.2026

Entering the EU market sustainably with the IPD

Tabea Mack, Head of Sourcing and Markets, outlines how the Import Promotion Desk supports companies in adopting sustainable business practices.

AgriculturePartners in TransformationNepal
Several people are sitting and working outdoors in front of a building.
Date 10.03.2026

From Nepal’s mountains to organic food shelves in Germany

A joint project between Midsona, aQysta and GIZ as part of a develoPPP programme shows how a transparent and sustainable value chain for organic products from Nepal can be realised.

Law and ContractsLatin America
The picture shows the EU Parliament voting on the Mercosur Agreement.
Date 28.01.2026

Mercosur agreement. One step forward, two steps back

The EU’s free trade agreement with four South American countries (Mercosur) has been signed – and it is already on hold again.