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Evidence-based development policy -
For Germany and the world
Security and prosperity for all – through impact-driven international cooperation.
Through its international cooperation, Germany creates prospects worldwide and saves lives – and thus also ensures security and prosperity in its own country.
In times of multiple crises and the growing influence of autocratic regimes, it is crucial to rely on scientifically sound, effective instruments. Our support must be as effective as possible, in the interest of all.
A strong and effective international cooperation also means a strong and secure Germany.
For impact-driven international cooperation
Safe Germany
Poverty creates the breeding ground for global instability, pandemics and displacement.
Save lives
Development cooperation creates prospects, strengthens global health and saves lives.
Strengthen the economy
The German economy benefits from stable trading partners and participates in poverty reduction projects.
Reliable partner
Germany is positioning itself as a leading player in foreign policy and is committed to democracy, the rule of law and cooperation on an equal footing.
Impact-driven
The most important motivation for Germans to engage in development cooperation is "achieving a lot of good with little." An evidence-based approach ensures that every contribution has maximum impact ( DEval, 2024 ).
Broadly supported
Almost two-thirds of the German population support engagement in development cooperation
( DEval, 2024 ) .
Meeting global responsibility – securing German interests
We support evidence-based and
well-financed development cooperation:
Dr. JÜRGEN ZATTLER
Distinguished non-resident Fellow, Center for Global Development
Prof. Dr. REINHARD STOCKMANN
Director,
Center for Evaluation
"As the Evaluation Globe studies of the Center for Evaluation (CEval) show, evaluation is policy-driven worldwide." There are only a few civil society actors who advocate for a stronger alignment of political decisions with impact-based evidence. Evaluations could provide the necessary data and facts for this. What is already common practice in many development cooperation organizations,
is lacking not only at the political level, but also in many other policy areas.”
ANITA KÄPPELI
Director of Policy Outreach Europe, Center for Global Development
DEO-GRACIAS HUONDOLO
Regional Coordinator, West Africa Capacity-Building and Impact Evaluation (WACIE)
LAURENZ MAHLANZA-LANGER
Executive Director,
Pan-African Collective for Evidence
MANUELA KRISTIN GÜNTHER
Development economist, Managing Director Impactloop
Dr. MICHÉ OUEDRAOGO
Chairman,
African Evaluation Association (AfrEA)
Dr. ARMIN VON SCHILLER
Project lead, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
What is Kooperation Global?
Kooperation Global is a non-profit think tank committed to strong, impact-oriented development cooperation. In close collaboration with academia, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society, we develop evidence-based and practical solutions for exceptionally effective global cooperation.
Who is behind Kooperation Global?
People from business, academia, politics, and civil society share our values and goals and support our activities. Kooperation Global is based on volunteer and non-profit work and is financially supported by the Hasler and Mercator Foundations, maintaining independence and political neutrality. The initiative is coordinated by Gabriel Hanrieder and Johanna Wicke.
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