In Africa, GIZ has initiated around 250 development partnerships in Africa since 1999, the year the Federal Government launched the PPP programme. Most projects were concerned with sustainable economic development. The focus was on healthcare and agricultural projects. These measures resulted in an inflow of over EUR 120 million to the region in public and private funds.

The following examples show a selection of the range of possible projects.

• Enabling environment for an Ethiopian wind energy industry (Ethiopia)
  The development of local wind power plants is promoting growth in Ethiopia, hitherto restricted by limited energy supplies. The development partnership enables the creation of an Ethiopian wind energy industry by training specialists and generating political support.
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• Sustainable management of wastewater for Woolworths’ supply chain (Südafrika)
  Uncontrolled wastewater run-off from production operations poses a risk to water resources, related ecosystems and sustainable food production in South Africa. As part of a development partnership with GIZ (former GTZ), Woolworths is promoting the sustainable use of ‘blue gold’.
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• Cotton made in Africa
  Eight percent of world cotton production comes from Africa, but cotton farmers there can barely make a living. Furthermore, fair-trade, ecological cotton remains confined by its market-niche status.
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• From rain forest to coffee cup – sustainable wild coffee cultivation in Ethiopia
  Many varieties of wild coffee are threatened with extinction. The goal of the project is to preserve this priceless genetic reserve. Farmers in Ethiopia are learning to cultivate the coffee sustainably in two pilot projects..
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• Reduction of Over-indebtedness and Financial Wellness (South Africa)
  Half of South Africa's workforce has financial problems. This not only threatens their livelihood, but also has negative effects on productivity. BMW South Africa promotes the financial wellness of its employees by providing in-house debt counselling. During the first year of the programme, more than 230 employees managed to halve their debts
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