Jessica Pressler summarizing the open space she conducted at the 2017 SNRD Africa conference in Pretoria.

Information on the open space

The open space GIZ-EU Cooperation in practice: How to successfully prepare and sign EU co-funded programmes under PAGoDA looked these aspects:

1. The relevance of the EU for GIZ
   Why the EU matters for German international cooperation? The development of GIZ’s EU-Portfolio and the current role of the EU for GIZ’s business development. Current trends and challenges in the cooperation with the EU.
2. EU funding, stakeholders and management modes
   Overview of EU financing instruments and the EU programming cycle. Key stakeholders and the role of GIZ. Overview of the potential management modes.
3. The process for the preparation of co-financing agreements with the EU
   Overview of the preparatory process for a “EU-Kofi”. Key messages regarding multi-donor actions, joint co-financing, call for proposals, etc.
4. Relevant points of contact at GIZ
   Role of the Key Account Managers at GIZ Liaison Office to the EU