Partnerships between development cooperation and the private sector are becoming increasingly important worldwide. More and more companies are acknowledging their social and ecological responsibility (Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR), having recognised that the economic capability of their company can be increased through a socially and ecologically sustainable orientation of their corporate policy.

Acting on behalf of the of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) GTZ, DEG and sequa gGmbH and private companies jointly implement concrete, clearly defined projects in emerging and developing countries in the frame of the program for Development Partnerships with the Private Sector – develoPPP.de.

GTZ works closely with sequa gGmbH – the implementing organisation of the leading associations in German industry. Since January 2010 GTZ has been a shareholder of sequa. This ensures that de-velopment cooperation and private sector expertise are brought together for the benefit of our partners in developing countries. Our areas of cooperation are among others the promotion of business associations, private sector development and vocational education.

Furthermore GTZ coordinates the German Global Compact Network, on behalf of BMZ and in close coordination with the Federal Foreign Office. The Global Compact is a global initiative of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Its goal is the binding recognition of ten principles concerning human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and fighting corruption. The Global Compact offers companies an opportunity to share ideas with other interest groups, initiate partnerships and develop feasible approaches.