Yet because the African countries did not participate in developing the concept, the plan derived so far is more of a plan for Africa, identifying which measures the BMZ would like to implement in order to contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Africa. The Marshall Plan with Africa aims to develop a joint agenda with the countries of Africa. Cooperation can support this process, but it cannot assume what is each state’s individual responsibility.

The paper argues that it remains solely the duty of African states to take their development into their own hands. Chancellor Angela Merkel will explain her new policy for Africa at the G20 summit in Hamburg in July 2017, in an attempt to gain the approval of the other G20 members for focused cooperation with Africa. The BMZ wants to counter the further marginalisation of Africa with inclusive and sustainable growth.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) presented a new Africa concept in January 2017. This paper deals with Germany’s new Africa policy.

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