Your Gateway to Sustainable Business and Development Cooperation
The Partners in Transformation Desks are regional hubs of the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE). They support companies that want to invest in emerging markets while creating a lasting positive impact.
From East Africa to Southeast Asia – the Partners in Transformation Desks connect German and European businesses with the right partners in politics, industry, and development cooperation on the ground. They offer tailored advice, access to funding and financing instruments of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) , and direct links to local stakeholders.
With their strong regional presence and close ties to Germany’s development cooperation structures, the Partners in Transformation Desks provide the foundation for innovative partnerships. They empower companies to build sustainable business models, strengthen local value chains, and unlock the markets of tomorrow.
East Africa Desk
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.
Southeast Asia Desk
In September 2025, Partners in Transformation launched its Southeast Asia Service Centre, with representations at the GIZ headquarters in Jakarta and the DEG office in Bangkok, complemented by a Business Scout embedded within the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam).
The regional focus extends to Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam – three dynamic economies of strategic importance that offer substantial opportunities for engagement with the German private sector.
