German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ)

Bio

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (German: Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, or BMZ) is a cabinet-level ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its main office is at the former German Chancellery in Bonn with a second major office at the Europahaus in Berlin. Founded in 1961, the Ministry works to encourage economic development within Germany and in other countries through international cooperation and partnerships. It cooperates with international organizations involved in development including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the United Nations.

It has a strong presence all over Africa. German development cooperation with the countries of sub-Saharan Africa focuses on five key areas: good governance, including peace and security; sustainable economic development; water; energy; and environmental and resource protection.

DEBonn, Germany
In operation since: 
1961

Contact

+49228995350
BMZ Head Office
Profile added by DJ Okapi on 21 Aug 2014
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