DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH

Panel discussion with the Brazilian ambassador at DEG

On the way to a high-technology nation – Business partner Brazil

“On the way to a high-technology nation – Business partner Brazil“ – this was the highly topical subject of a podium discussion held on 26 August 2010 in the atrium at DEG. All panel members agreed: Brazil has taken a very positive development over the past few decades and has also weathered the financial crisis. This had resulted in opportunities for German enterprises to become even more active in Brazil. more

Promoting Climate Protection

A focus of DEG's activities

Investmens that promote climate protection, use renewable energy and ensure energy-efficient production: an especially relevant subject allover the world, given the huge increase in energy needs and the threat to the environment. In 2008 and 2009 alone, DEG has provided EUR 260 million for, among others, hydro-electric and wind power plants in Africa, Asia and Latin America. DEG plans to expand its involvement in climate protection even further in the upcoming years. more

Accompanying German enterprises

Major target group of DEG

Foreign direct investments are important for German enterprises focusing on new markets in developing and emerging countries. For almost 50 years, one of DEG's main tasks has been to support German companies carrying out their business abroad. For financing their investments in developing countires, DEG contributed a volume of EUR 300 million within the two last financial years. DEG offers German companies the support of investment managers with long-term experience in these countries and this special field of business. more

Agribusiness, forestry and food industry

Sector with specific demands

Agribusiness plays a major role in the economy of developing countries. For decades DEG has been committed to agribusiness. It therefore knows about the specifics which need to be considered in the financing of investments in this sector. DEG finances and advises local companies in developing countries who wish to cultivate and process agricultural products for the domestic and foreign market and German and international companies who are represented in developing countries or wish to extend their presence there. more

Development with the private sector

DEG finances investments of private enterprises

DEG, member of KfW Bankengruppe (KfW banking group), has been financing and structuring the investments of private enterprises in developing and transition countries for more than 45 years. As one of the largest European development finance institutions for the promotion of the private sector, DEG is a reliable partner with long-standing experience even in rather difficult times. more