South Africa

South Africa has come a long way since 1994 and has demonstrated extraordinary political, economic and social development. The reliable and trustworthy relationship between Germany and South Africa is an asset of great value. For many years, Germany has, in partnership with the South African government, contributed to South Africa’s development. Under the leadership of the responsible German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development the important players are:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

GIZ supports people and societies worldwide in creating sustainable living conditions and building better futures. The services delivered by GIZ draw on a wealth of regional and technical competence and tried and tested management expertise. As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

Since 1 January 2011, GIZ has brought together under one roof the long-standing expertise of German Development Service (DED), Capacity Building International, Germany (InWEnt) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ).

For further information about the GIZ in South Africa click here.
For general information go to www.giz.de.

KfW Development Bank

On behalf of the German Government, KfW Entwicklungsbank finances investments and advisory services in developing countries. Its aim is to build up and expand social and economic infrastructure and to create efficient financial institutions while protecting resources and ensuring a healthy environment.

For information about the KfW in South Africa please click here.
For general information please go to www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de