Partners in Transformation – Blog supporting business and policy dialogue

Companies face a multitude of questions when undertaking international projects. The AWE initial consultation helps companies to flesh out their business idea and plan the next steps.

How does an initial contact develop into a long-term business relationship? Thomas Derstadt, Head of Sourcing + Markets at IPD, discusses hard facts, soft factors – and why trust is the key.

India offers huge opportunities for German SMEs. In this interview, Martha Scheifel explains how the new free trade agreement and the AHK India are making it easier to enter the market.

How do German SMEs benefit from development cooperation? Michael Krake, Deputy Director General for Economic Cooperation (BMZ), discusses new markets, German interests and sustainability.

A win-win situation: Companies in Germany need suitable skilled workers. At the same time, young people in partner countries of development cooperation are waiting for an opportunity.

Oliver Wagener from AWE explains how German companies, in collaboration with local partners in Kenya, are training young professionals for jobs in Germany.

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…

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

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

Dr Heiko Borchert explains the role that the Global South can play for companies that want to make their global business and supply relationships more diverse and secure.

In this guest article, Petra Kotte, a senior director at DEG, development financing works and why it is becoming more important for export-oriented German companies at this particular point in time.

Companies that want to invest in developing countries or emerging economies are faced with a multitude of questions. Hans-Joachim Hebgen (AWE) provides practical answers and explains how businesses can find the right funding …