When it comes to sustainable concepts for maintaining energy supply, Germany is a trendsetter, both in terms of its policies and the technology that it employs. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has made it its goal to promote Germany's approach in transitioning to clean energy as a role model on the global stage and to attract new partners. A key element of the German Government's energy-related foreign policy strategy are bilateral energy partnerships.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH advises and supports BMWi in the implementation and conceptual development of the energy partnerships with Algeria, Brazil, Chile, China, Jordan, India, Morocco, Mexico, South Africa and Tunisia, as well as in the establishment of new dialogue structures with other developing countries and emerging economies.

The bilateral energy partnerships bring together high-level intergovernmental dialogue with practical, goal-oriented project work. German private sector involvement is also an integral part of the partnerships. The promotion of forward-looking energy concepts and private-sector innovation are thus strengthened worldwide and supported by the secretariats of the energy partnerships.