Hamburg has long been contributing to sustainable development in a global context. Projects and measures of development cooperation abroad as well as development education and public relations work in Hamburg form the components of Hamburg's development policy.
The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen has been involved in development cooperation for over four decades. In the sense of a common perception of our responsibility for the One World, in which fundamental political, social and economic changes are also required in the North, all social and political sectors in the state of Bremen are called upon to review and align their actions with regard to development, sustainability and equitable conditions.
Brandenburg's constitution clearly states the state's mission with regard to international cooperation, peace policy and human rights: The aim is to shape the state "as a living member of the Federal Republic of Germany in a unifying Europe and in One World."
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations have become a strategic guideline for all countries. Cities are key players in achieving the SDGs – including Berlin.
The State Office for Development Cooperation (Landesstelle für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit - LEZ) at the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Operations is the central coordination office for Berlin's development cooperation.
The aim of the Free State of Bavaria's development cooperation is to make a global contribution, within the scope of its possibilities, to the fight against poverty, to sustainable and peaceful development and to international understanding. The living conditions of people in developing and emerging countries are to be improved so that people see a perspective in their homeland.
The broad base and successful middle class of development policy characterise the situation in Baden-Württemberg. Traditionally, development cooperation in Baden-Württemberg is characterised by strong and efficient civil society, small and medium-sized organisations, networks and initiatives, which has a say in and commitment to the state's development policy.
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Dr. Kambiz Ghawami
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Executive Chairman: Dr. Kambiz Ghawami
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Global responsibility is perceived locally: This is a key understanding that marks the Federal States' efforts to maintain partnerships, to undertake development policy-related information and educational work, and to support citizens' commitment to our "One-World".