Partners in Transformation Desk East Africa: The first entry point for companies in the region
Are you aiming to invest in a region with growth potential? The Partners in Transformation Desk East Africa supports you - from the idea to the viable project.
Consultant, network and partner in one: If you want to implement a project in one of East Africa's emerging markets, the Partners in Transformation Desk is your central point of contact. Our advisory services are tailored to companies that want to help shape a sustainable future and socially just transformation. We help you implement and scale innovative solutions. Together, we find the right cooperation partners and funding programmes for entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs. With decades of experience in development cooperation and a broad network, we ensure that an idea becomes a viable project. In this way, companies can strengthen local economic development while benefiting themselves.
We provide:
Free consulting on funding, financing , public private partnerships for development
Arranging strategic partnerships via matchmaking and engagement
Positioning through events and targeted public relations work
Integration into business networks and access to expertise in East Africa and Europe
Investing in East Africa: Growth Opportunities in Key Sectors
East Africa is booming: In 2024, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya were among the 40 countries with the highest economic growth worldwide . The region also has enormous potential in various sectors that will contribute significantly achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Rwanda, for example, has become the first African country to enact an AI strategy. While the capital Kigali and Kenya's ‘Silicon Savannah’ are emerging as new digital hubs, the number of solar projects in the region is also increasing. Our consulting services focus not only on digitalization and the energy transition, but also on projects in the areas of sustainable value chains and feminist development cooperation.
Market Opportunities at a Glance
East Africa has plenty of space, wind and sun - perfect conditions for the expansion of green energies. The countries there already generate more than 71 per cent of their electricity from renewable sources. Despite this, many people still do not have access to electricity. This presents both challenges and opportunities. Government and private projects are working to develop the energy infrastructure.
Sustainable value chains improve the livelihoods of local farmers by ensuring fair wages and better working standards. This leads to higher product quality and strengthens East Africa's economy. Companies that invest locally benefit from the improved products. Consumers are also increasingly valuing fair trade.
Digitalisation offers great opportunities for East Africa. It can boost economic growth, create new jobs and improve efficiency in sectors as diverse as agriculture, health and education. Companies that invest locally will benefit from better market access, increased efficiency and potential for innovation.
Women in East Africa are driving innovation and economic growth. Yet they have less access to labour and capital markets than men. It makes sense to invest in projects that promote gender equality, help close the economic gap and unlock the full potential of women in East Africa.
In 2024, the economic growth in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya was between five and seven per cent. By comparison: Germany, zero per cent; USA, 2.8 per cent.
71%
Share of renewable energies
In 2019, East Africa generated 71 per cent of its electricity from renewable energies.
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Support for clean energy
In early 2024, Kenya received USD 70 million from the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) Trust Fund Committee to invest in renewable energy.
Important Aid and Support Programmes at a Glance
Development Cooperation Services
The funding programme is primarily aimed at companies from the European Union (EU) and local companies from developing and emerging countries.
Funding: 100,000 to two million euros with at least 50 percent company contribution
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) provides support for renewable energy projects in developing and emerging countries through the PEP.
Funding: companies with fewer than 500 employees and less than 50 billion euros in revenue
Are you aiming to access the East African region with clean energy solutions? Or do you want to improve the employability of women with your local private sector involvement? Then you can take advantage of funding opportunities and support programmes.
We will gladly inform you how your company can benefit.
About the Partners in Transformation Desk East Africa
Partners in Transformation Desk East Africa serves as a first entry point for private sector actors to navigate the extensive product and service offering of international development organisations in East Africa. Our mission is to sustainably transform the economy by enabling and scaling high potential business solutions, driving innovation, and supporting growth through strategic partnerships."
Our key Goals:
Facilitate collaborations between German, European and local companies
Promote transformative private sector partnerships and solutions
Strengthen regional development through shared knowledge, experiences and innovation
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