Matthias Rompel

#internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #genderequality #germancooperation #partnershipsfordevelopment #gizworks | Matthias Rompel Today, on International Women’s Day, I’m reflecting on the many inspiring women across East Africa and the Horn of Africa who are shaping more inclusive economies, stronger communities, and more resil...

Celebrating International Women’s Day

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EU-international-digital-policy-action-the-eu-kenya-partnerhsip-ECDPM-discussion-paper-401-2025.pdf | Matthias Rompel Let’s talk digital: Kenya is a digital leader in East Africa, but also on the continent at large, with a thriving digital ecosystem and a strong emphasis on digital transformation in its wider economi...

Let’s talk digital: Kenya is a digital leader in East Africa, but also on the continent at large, with a thriving digital ecosystem and a strong emphasis on digital transformation in its wider economic development strategy.

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Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), we reaffirm a simple truth: FGM is a violation of human rights, and it has no place in any society. More than… |... Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), we reaffirm a simple truth: FGM is a violation of human rights, and it has no place in any society. More than 20...

On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), we reaffirm a simple truth: FGM is a violation of human rights, and it has no place in any society.

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Absolutely agree - East Africa and its countries are trailblazing the shift toward electric mobility and climate-neutral transport. This momentum is clearly visible on the ground in major cities and,…... Absolutely agree - East Africa and its countries are trailblazing the shift toward electric mobility and climate-neutral transport. This momentum is clearly visible on the ground in major cities and, ...

East Africa and its countries are trailblazing the shift toward electric mobility and climate-neutral transport.

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#bmz #eac #germancooperation #teameurope #regionalintegration #digitallearning #capacitydevelopment #gizworks #madewithgermany #eastafrica #jumuiyaacademy | Matthias Rompel ✨ Highlight of the day in Berlin ✨ I had the pleasure of participating in the government talks between Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the East African Community (...

Reviewing the strong and long-standing partnership between Germany and the East African Community:
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#investeastafrica #germanyeastafrica #germancooperation #gizworks #madewithgermany | Matthias Rompel 🌍 Stronger economic ties between Germany and East Africa - now turning into action. What an exciting week: The Invest.EastAfrica! – Business & Investment Forum has successfully concluded in Frankfurt...

Stronger economic ties between Germany and East Africa - now turning into action.

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Shaping the future together globally | Matthias Rompel „Shaping the future together globally“: Germany is reshaping its development policy — and the message is clear: focus, partnerships, and impact. With its recent reforms, the Federal Ministry for Econ...

„Shaping the future together globally“: Germany is reshaping its development policy — and the message is clear: focus, partnerships, and impact.
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#investeastafrica #germanyafrica #tradeandinvestment #eac #businessforum #internationalbusiness #partnerships | Matthias Rompel 🚀 Join Us at Invest.EastAfrica! 2026 – German-East African Business & Investment Forum 🌍 We are excited to invite business leaders, innovators, investors, and decision-makers to the Invest.EastAfrica...

Join Us at Invest.EastAfrica! 2026 – German-East African Business & Investment Forum

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Foresight Africa 2026 | Matthias Rompel Africa in 2026: A crossroads for growth, jobs, and the changing global order   Just browsed through the very comprehensive 2026 'Foresight Africa' report of The Brookings Institution, which discusses...

Africa in 2026: A crossroads for growth, jobs, and the changing global order

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Ten Things to Watch in Africa in 2026 | Matthias Rompel Interesting reflections by colleagues from German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) on trends to watch in Africa in 2026, and what the policy implications are: - several decisive election...

What brings the year ahead for African countries?

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Call for Papers – SGAS-VAD-2026 conference | Basel, 26-28 August 2026
The forthcoming conference “African Perspectives on Global Transformations” will be held from 26 to 28 August 2026 in Basel, Switzerland.
The call for papers is open until 11 January 2026.

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Global Disorder, Horn of Africa Turmoil. Can Europe Keep Up? | International Crisis Group | Matthias Rompel The Horn of Africa is a region of high geostrategic importance. And it is a region of political importance to Germany. Why?   - Political Stability and Security: Germany is keen on promoting political...

Why is the Horn of Africa important to Germany?

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#sudan #germancooperation | Matthias Rompel Germany is actively engaged in Sudan to respond to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises - driven by ongoing conflict, political instability, and economic collapse. Supporting the Sudanes...

How GIZ is engaged to support the population in Sudan:

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#ethiopia #tigray #postconflictrecovery #jobs #peacebuilding #germancooperation #teameurope #gizworks | Matthias Rompel From November 2020 to late 2022, Ethiopia’s Tigray region was engulfed in a devastating conflict with far-reaching humanitarian consequences. Estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of lives were lost...

How we work on stabilizing livelihoods, economic opportunity, and social cohesion in Tigray / Ethiopia.

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#germancooperation #madewithgermany #gizworks | Matthias Rompel In the last days I participated in the Global Conference of our Sector Network Health and Social Protection in Addis Abeba / Ethiopia, bringing together some 120 GIZ colleagues working to improve heal...

Are health and social protection relevant for sustainable development? And why do they matter for Germany?

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#bmz #europeanunion #germancooperation #teameurope #madewithgermany #gizworks | Matthias Rompel German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Mrs Reem Alabali Radovan today visited Addis Abeba for her inaugural visit to the African Union — the first by a member of the new German gover...

German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Mrs Reem Alabali-Radovan visits Ethiopia:

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Towards Electric Mobility in East Africa | Matthias Rompel Very interesting to browse through this new study by the German think tank Agora Verkehrswende outlining how the countries of East Africa are turning the region into a pioneer of electric mobility on ...

Very interesting to browse through this new study by the German think tank Agora Verkehrswende outlining how the countries of East Africa are turning the region into a pioneer of electric mobility on the African continent.

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#germanethiopianpartnership #madewithgermany | Matthias Rompel New Momentum for German–Ethiopian Economic Cooperation Germany and Ethiopia marked 120 years of diplomatic relations with high-level government negotiations in Berlin on 27–28 November — a clear sign...

New Momentum for German–Ethiopian Economic Cooperation

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#ethiopia #germany #trade #investment #germancooperation | Matthias Rompel Investments matter: an important step for ramping-up business ties and economic partnerships between Ethiopia and Germany. This week a substantial dialogue between businesses took place at the Ethio...

Investments matter: an important step for ramping-up business ties and economic partnerships between Ethiopia and Germany.

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#g20 #africa #southafrica #africanunion #internationalcooperation #leadership | Matthias Rompel Today marks a historic moment: the first-ever G20 summit being hosted on African soil - a milestone that carries significance far beyond symbolism. The G20 members account for 85% of global Gross Dom...

Today marks a historic moment: the first-ever G20 summit being hosted on African soil - a milestone that carries significance far beyond symbolism.

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In Pursuit of Development Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societi...

I am glad that @danbanik.bsky.social is back with a new season of his informative podcast „In Pursuit of Development“, discussing with guests on global affairs, changing power dynamics and international development.

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Africa’s call to the G20: The new colonialism of the mind and a charter of values for a living economy Key topics:Critique of philanthropy’s cultural extraction and new mental colonialismCall for Africa-led values rooted in Ubuntu and communal interdependenceProp

„From growth agendas to values agendas“ Africa’s call to the G20“ - an inspiring text by Jay Naidoo:

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Survivors of Sudan war recount harrowing scenes of terror – DW – 11/14/2025 | Matthias Rompel It is very frustrating to see how the humanitarian crisis in Sudan has turned into one of the most severe and overlooked emergencies worldwide. Cruel atrocities affecting millions across the country. ...

Reflecting on the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan:

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#europeanunion #germancooperation #teameurope | Matthias Rompel Kofi Annan once said that there is no development without peace, and no peace without development. There couldn’t be a better motto for my visit this week in Mogadishu as part of the German Delegati...

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‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing cities | Matthias Rompel Urbanization is a megatrend on the African continent: Africa is one of the fastest urbanising regions globally. The number of people living in urban areas in Africa is projected to double from roughly...

Urbanization is a megatrend on the African continent: Africa is one of the fastest urbanising regions globally. The number of people living in urban areas in Africa is projected to double from roughly 700 million today to about 1.4 billion by 2050.

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Investing into potentials in Kenya: labor migration, skills, and community success stories I just returned from a visit to Kenya, where I examined the portfolio of German - Kenyan Cooperation. Kenya is an established democracy and driver of economic growth, also making key contributions to ...

Reporting on the Kenyan - German partnership:
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Supporting biodiversity and inclusive development in Tanzania Last week I was in Tanzania and toured the portfolio of GIZ Tanzania and EAC together with Petra Warnecke. We had a very dense schedule, visited different places and spoke with partners and colleagues...

Discussing the work of German Cooperation with Tanzania and EAC

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Of refugees and resilience in Uganda This week, I had the great pleasure to visit Uganda, tour the German Cooperation portfolio, and talk to counterparts and people benefitting from the joint work we do in partnership with the government...

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East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go The East African Community has been ambitious in creating a regional common market. This includes making it easy for people to move between countries.

„East Africa has made greater strides towards the free flow of people crossing borders and seeking work than most of Africa.“
Interesting reflections on the state of play, and on success factors of regional integration and free movement of people in East Africa.

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Congratulations! | Matthias Rompel Congratulations! This is a great success and a strong appreciation for our teams working on digital solutions to leapfrog development in African countries! It also showcases how international cooperat...

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