Germany and Ethiopia are committed to foster a secure and sustainable supply and utilization of energy also in the light of international climate protection efforts. Both countries recognize the importance of private sector participation in promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as the fundamental role of communication strategies to raise public awareness of energy transition.
Creation of a market environment for the private sector with enabling framework for public-private partnerships is vital for a successful commercial application of renewable energy technologies
Facts & Figures
Population
Ethiopia’s population is growing fast, with 2.62 p.a., over the past years. As result of this population growth the demand for local infrastructure has been steadily increasing, and especially for electricity generation and distribution.
Source: World Bank (2018)
Country Surface
Ethiopia and Germany are among the biggest countries in their respective regions. Ethiopia is the 10th largest country on the African continent, Ethiopia’s surface exceeds Germany’s by more than three times. This brings along challenges for energy infrastructure, but also potential for distributed energy solutions, for which Germany has significant experience to share.
Source: World Bank (2018)
Milestones
What we can do for you
Through the collaboration of Ethiopian German actors we promote experties and experience exchanges and private sector linkages to promote just energy transiton and climate action
SUPPORT POLICY DIALOGUE
The Ethiopian-German Energy Cooperation is a platform supporting strategic engagement and dialogue on energy matters. We prepare and facilitate exchanges and discussions. This is done by conceptualising and organising the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and Ethiopia.
ADVISE DECISION MAKERS
With our unique energy expertise we provide political consultancy services on strategically relevant topics, including continuous counselling as well as preparing studies, analyses, workshops, and trainings.
CONNECT BUSINESS AND POLITICS
We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries.
ENHANCE ENERGY TRANSITION COMMUNICATION
Clear communication translates undertakings into understanding. We communicate the German Energiewende (energy transition) here and there.
Events
Media Elements
Partners
Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
The core task of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is to invigorate the social market economy, stay innovative in the long term and strengthen the social fabric in Germany. The ministry has the legal, administrative and coordinating mandate to fulfil this mission, e.g. on energy.
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy
The Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy of Ethiopia is a federal government ministry established to undertake policy, relation management and implementation of water resources, water supply and sanitation, large and medium scale irrigation and energy.
Implemented by
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work. GIZ has more than 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas and works in more than 120 countries.
