Germany Trade & Invest is the Federal Republic of Germany’s international economic promotion agency. We help international companies set up business in Europe’s largest economy. Our experts offer free confidential advice and project support to companies interested in expanding to Germany.
Centered around IFAT Munich as the world’s leading trade fair, the IFAT network includes 11 additional events across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East – making it the world’s largest platform for environmental technologies. These trade fairs foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities across the sectors of water, recycling, and circularity. As a global driver of change, IFAT actively advances the transformation toward sustainable technologies.
Since its founding in 1900, the OAV has operated as a business association with a lot of experience, commitment and the best contacts for its members. As the largest German association for the promotion of German-Asian business relationships, more than 500 members are organised in the OAV. These include close to 400 corporate members from all sectors across Germany, such as representatives of large industrial groups, medium-sized manufacturing companies, trading companies, banks, insurance companies and numerous service providers. The common interest is the Asia-Pacific region: The OAV offers both experienced companies as well as newcomers to the Asian market the ideal platform for cross-industry exchange of experience and a comprehensive range of practical services.
DIHK Service GmbH is the project company of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). At the interface between environmental protection and foreign trade promotion, the “Chambers for GreenTech” project team implements projects with the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) in the areas of green hydrogen, water and wastewater management and the circular economy. Chambers for GreenTech works closely with EXI’s strategic partners at program level and in specific projects. Together, they not only improve the living conditions in the partner countries, but also the export opportunities for GreenTech “Made in Germany”. The project work is funded by the BMUKN’s Export Initiative for Environmental Protection (EXI)
As a federal enterprise, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH assists the Federal Government in achieving its goals in international cooperation and sustainable development. As a service provider for international collaboration on sustainable development and international educational work, GIZ is involved in activities in around 120 countries focused on a livable future. With more than 50 years of experience gained across many fields within economic and labour development, energy and environmental topics, and the promotion of peace and stability, GIZ has become a trusted partner for the German Federal Government, institutions of the European Union, the United Nations, private enterprise and governments of other nations.
The Waste Management Association of Malaysia (WMAM) was established in March 2005. It serves as a professional platform for individuals or companies involved in all aspects of waste management aims to promote high standards in the management of solid, liquid, hazardous, and clinical waste across Malaysia. WMAM as National Member of ISWA fosters collaboration at local, regional, and international levels through organising technical visits, training sessions, and conferences to advance knowledge sharing and best practices in sustainable waste management.
Supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine requires the strength of everyone: financial support by the government, private sector investment, capacity building within the framework of municipal partnerships, awareness-raising and solidarity by cultural institutions and civil society, as well as contributions from science and research. The German Platform for the Reconstruction of Ukraine offers committed non-state and sub-state actors in Germany a space for informing, exchanging ideas and networking. Here they can share their knowledge and own experiences, exploit synergies, initiate new partnerships and develop innovative solutions. The German Platform for the Reconstruction of Ukraine is an initiative of the German Federal Government.
The DGAW e.V. is the leading expert NGO for circular economy and an independent partner for industry, politics, science, and society. As a pioneer, it drives the circular economy forward and promotes knowledge transfer at both national and international levels.
For over 90 years, the Afrika-Verein has been committed to promoting strong economic relations between Germany and Africa. As a private foreign trade organisation, it connects a dynamic community of 450 companies from Germany, Europe and Africa. The association provides in-depth market and country information, creates a platform for dialogue and networking and actively promotes the interests of its members – both nationally and internationally.
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) was registered in 2008 as a membership- based organization with over 2000 members across Nigeria. The membership cut across various value-chain actors/ practitioners within the waste management industry, from waste collectors, to Recyclers, academics and Consulting Companies in Nigeria. The Association is the authoritative voice on waste management,resource recovery etc in Nigeria and seeks to achieve positive development in the industry through the establishment of mutually benefitting partnerships and strengthening relationships, collaboration, knowledge sharing and championing the implementation of international best practice and standards.
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Head of International Affairs & Project Engineering