develoPPP IN FIGURESAchieving more together

For more than twenty years, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has used the develoPPP programme to successfully foster partnerships with the private sector. That is, because the urgent problems of our time can be better resolved and success more sustainably mainstreamed by pooling resources, sharing know-how and forging joint networks. This page contains selected facts about the programme and examples of what has been achieved so far.

Selected highlights from

2025

successful develoPPP projects

million euros

project volume

percent

public contribution

Base: The figures refer to the entire duration of the develoPPP projects that were completed between 01/2025 and 12/2025, as at: June 2026

42,000

supported companies

More than 42,000 companies have improved their access to German, European, and local markets and increased their business or sales opportunities.

33,000

people with improved working conditions

Over 33,000 people are benefiting from improved working conditions, such as higher social standards, greater workplace safety, or better health protection.

36,000

tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided

More than 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents are avoided per year through more climate-friendly agricultural and production methods.

Tailor-made funding for aspiring start-ups and established companies

With two different options, develoPPP offers precisely tailored funding opportunities for SMEs and large companies.

develoPPP Classic

develoPPP Classic is aimed at companies that want to invest sustainably in a developing or emerging country and expand their operational activities locally. Suitable projects receive technical and financial support of up to two million euros in public funding.

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Young empoyees in a discussion during a business meeting

develoPPP Ventures

develoPPP Ventures is aimed at young companies with an innovative business model that are active in a developing or emerging country and are ready to take the next step. Within the framework of a matching funds model, a public early-stage investment of 100,000 euros is possible.

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