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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit was established as a federal enterprise owned entirely by the German Federal Republic.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit was established as a federal enterprise owned entirely by the German Federal Republic. Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel serves as chair and Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven as vice-chair of the management board. The firm implements projects in international development and cooperation. It works through direct engagements and co-financing arrangements rather than traditional fund structures. Confirmed partners include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on health and agriculture initiatives and the European Union on broader development programs. Operations span Germany, Egypt, Kenya and additional countries in Africa and the Middle East. Headquarters sit in Bonn with a second major site in Eschborn. The firm maintains further offices in Cairo and Nairobi. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Ownership by the German Federal Republic creates a direct mandate relationship that distinguishes the entity from private asset managers or family offices.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2011
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Bonn
Corporate office
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Additional offices
Eschborn, Germany · Cairo, Egypt · Nairobi, Kenya
Principals
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel
Chair of the Management Board
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven
Vice-Chair of the Management Board
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit?
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel chairs the management board. Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven serves as vice-chair. Decisions align with mandates from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
How is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit related to the German government?
The firm is 100% owned by the German Federal Republic. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development acts as the main commissioning party and shareholder.
Does Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes projects through direct implementation and co-financing. It does not operate as a traditional fund investor.
Where does the underlying mandate for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit come from?
The mandate originates from the German Federal Republic through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
What geographic regions does Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit cover?
Operations include Germany as well as offices and projects in Egypt, Kenya and other countries across Africa and the Middle East.
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