Welcome to the German Information Centre

Germany is the Land of Ideas, but also a cultural, educational, sporting and environmental hub in Europe. It also retains a prominent profile on the world's economic and political front. Keep up with the fast-paced and multifaceted changes of this dynamic nation on these pages.

Angela Merkel and Jacob Zuma

Africa in Focus

Africa is a special focus of German foreign policy. Germany's policy towards Africa is value-based; its principles are respect for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Read more about African-German relations

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Research and Education

Germany is a world leader of innovation and invention. It lays claim to this status due to its world-renowned and respected education system and network of accomplished academic and research institutions. On an international level, outreach and partnerships provide access to German facilities, projects or programs for those interested.

Research and Education

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Green Germany

Germany, a leader in environmental sciences, technology and industry takes its global role very seriously. Not only the government, but society overall is committed to working towards improved energy efficiency, environmental protection and renewable resources.

Read more about Germany's commitment to the environment

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Lifestyle and Culture

German has seemingly endless cultural offerings, sporting opportunities for the active and the spectator, events and institutions catering to young and old alike, and traditions that have been in practise for centuries.

German lifestyle and culture

Containerschiff im Hamburger Hafen

Business and Development

Germany is one of the world's economic engines. Export of goods, services and reliability are the key drivers of the country's successful economy.  Germany is a reliable and strong international partner through its development cooperation.

Read more about Business and Development

German Information Centre

GIC Africa's iPod Nano lucky draw winners

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The two winners in the GIC Africa's lucky draw for two iPod 8GB Nanos are Nonceba Lushaba (of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa) and Bukhwele Siyabonga (from the Johannesburg area). The GIC would like to thank the hundreds of entrants who participated by casting their vote in the Climate Change Photography contest. Read quotes about the contest from the many who voted!

Director's Corner

Director of the GIC Mr. Friedrich Schröder

What's coming up in the year ahead at the GIC Africa? Centre Director Friedrich Schröder offers a quick glimpse into the highlights at the GIC Africa for 2012. This is the first of regular updates by the Director.

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