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The partnership programme for business cooperation in currently 22 countries
Here you can find general information about our partnership-based approach and an overview of our partner countries.
Strengthening economic relations and establishing international business partnerships
For 25 years, Partnering in Business with Germany has matched middle and top managers from Germany and abroad with the goal of establishing long-lasting cross-border business cooperation. 22 emerging and developing countries are currently taking part in the programme. The programme is being expanded to include new partner countries as needed. The broad network of alumni associations connects participants with a broad range of contacts – even after the programme has ended.
The programme has considerable economic value for the partner countries. Applications are handled by the government of the partner country and its implementing organisations; the same goes for the selection of qualified companies and the preparation of the participants for the programme.
More information on the priority areas in bilateral programme implementation, focus on particular industries in the application process and contacts can be found on the individual country subpages.
Our partner countries
More information on the application process, economic priorities and contacts can be found on the individual country subpages.
What’s new in Partnering in Business with Germany?
Learn more about the sectors which are currently in high demand and where company visits have already been organised. Learn more about successful cooperation projects of programme alumni.
Erfolgreiche Kooperation: Joint Venture für grüne Energie
Mit einem neu gegründeten Joint Venture zwischen dem deutschen Technologieunternehmen Frenell und dem ägyptischen Partner Smart Engineering Solutions (SES) entsteht in Ägypten ein wegweisendes Projekt zur CO₂-freien Erzeugung von Strom. Das Vorhaben, das durch Partnering in Business with Germany zustande kam und auf der innovativen Solartechnologie von Frenell basiert, wird nicht nur die lokale Energieversorgung nachhaltig gestalten, sondern auch die deutsch-ägyptische Wirtschaftskooperation stärken.
German-Mexican steering committee pleased with the way Partnering in Business with Germany is developing
The German-Mexican steering committee of the Partnering in Business with Germany programme convened in Mexico City on 25 February 2026. The focus of the meeting was on further developing the priorities and strengthening bilateral economic relations.
Shaping the future: annual meeting of the Business Development Centres in Bonn
Making Partnering in Business with Germany even more effective and attractive for German companies was at the heart of the annual meeting of the Business Development Centres (BDC), held in Bonn on 4 and 5 February 2026. The aim was to strategically develop the programme as a tool for promoting foreign trade and to prepare it for the future, with a clear focus on delivering value for German businesses.
NRW Business Forum Ukraine: business cooperation as key to the future and to reconstruction
At the NRW Business Forum Ukraine, which was hosted by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Mittlerer Niederrhein in Neuss on 27 January 2026, it became clear that business cooperation between German and Ukrainian enterprises is an important lever for resilience, reconstruction and sustainable growth on both sides.
Global networking on our doorstep: women entrepreneurs from India visit ROWE Mineralölwerk GmbH
Reaching out into the regions to launch international cooperation with German enterprises: one example is the recent visit of women entrepreneurs from India to ROWE Mineralölwerk GmbH in the context of the Partnering in Business with Germany programme. The aim of the visit was to foster the dialogue between regional companies and international female decision-makers and to open up specific possibilities for cooperation.