Germany's Africa Strategy Faces Pressure for Practical Steps
Germany is at a critical juncture in its relations with African countries. The coming months will determine if it can successfully transition from strategy papers to practical, lived partnerships. The federal government's Africa strategy, approved in January, has been met with pressure from economic associations for concrete implementation steps.
The 'Compact with Africa' initiative, involving thirteen participating countries, is seen as a springboard for these investments. However, the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry has criticized the lack of concrete measures to promote trade and investment in Africa. Germany aims to address this by focusing on future sectors such as renewable energies, digitalization, and sustainable infrastructure, with an ambitious goal of creating 25 million new jobs annually in Africa.
The strategy also aims to promote a 'just transition' in Africa, tackling global challenges like climate change, security, and migration through partnership-based cooperation. Concrete measures to implement the strategy are being prepared within frameworks like the Hightech Agenda Germany and specialized cooperation programs in research and innovation. Specific actions related to scientific collaboration and sustainable development goals are ongoing, with further political steps expected soon. However, no exact implementation date for all measures has been publicly specified yet as of late 2025.
The success of Germany's Africa strategy will depend on its ability to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and invest political capital in the coming months. The new strategy aims to shift Germany's engagement with Africa from paternalistic development aid to partnership-based cooperation on equal terms. The next few months will be crucial in determining if Germany can turn its ambitious plans into reality.
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