From September 8 to September 11, 2025, the city of Giessen, Germany, will host the 6th Partnership Conference between German and African Municipalities. This event, organized by the Service Agency Communities in One World (SKEW), aims to strengthen municipal partnerships and promote sustainable development cooperation between Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa.
🏛️ Conference Overview
The conference will be held under the theme “We learn from each other, we act together strong partnerships for global sustainability”. It will bring together representatives from German municipalities and their partner cities in Sub-Saharan Africa to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration in areas such as urban development, climate action, and social inclusion.
📅 Programme Highlights
- September 8, 2025: Arrival and informal networking events.
- September 9, 2025: Official opening ceremony with keynote addresses and panel discussions on local governance and decentralized cooperation.
- September 10, 2025: Workshops and thematic sessions focusing on specific areas of municipal cooperation.
- September 11, 2025: Concluding remarks and discussions on future prospects for German-African municipal partnerships in the context of Agenda 2030.
The conference will also feature working meetings in the respective German partner municipalities, providing an opportunity for participants to engage in-depth on joint projects.
🌍 Significance and Impact
This conference underscores Germany’s commitment to supporting sustainable development at the municipal level in Africa. By fostering direct exchanges between local governments, the event aims to enhance the effectiveness of development cooperation and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sources & Accreditation:
- Official Conference Website: https://skew.engagement-global.de/regional-conference-africa.html
- Conference Programme Details: https://skew.engagement-global.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Programm_6_Partnerschaftskonferenz_Afrika_2025.pdf
- SKEW Overview: https://skew.engagement-global.de/
