Hamburg, May 18Koenigstein, May 25Bonn, June 8Tirana, June 15Hamburg, June 17Berlin, June 29Dakar, July 1
40 YEARS GFA – LOOKING BACK INTO THE FUTURE
May 18, 2022 – Livestream @ 13:00hrs CEST
Hamburg, GFA Campus
We kick-off GFA’s 40 years celebrations with a 60-minute livestream from the GFA Studio. Our host, Jan Prothmann, has invited guests, who influenced, witnessed and currently drive GFA’s evolution alongside the transformation from the traditional development cooperation of the early days into the international cooperation of today and the future. We want to capture key take-aways from 40 years of constant change in GFA and look at the future role of consulting services in addressing the global challenges.
THE POWER OF TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: TECHNOLOGIES AND POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
May 25, 2022 – 16:30hrs CEST
HEAT GmbH Habitat, Energy Application & Technology, Seilerbahnweg 14, 61462 Königstein im Taunus
The journey continues with a 90-minute live event in Königstein (Taunus), home to HEAT, a member of GFA Group since 2016. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and the decarbonisation of the building sector are key to to tackling the climate emergency. In lively formats, we will challenge guests involved in climate policy, international cooperation and climate research with questions on how to ensure the shift towards less carbon-intensive building materials and sustained energy efficiency standards for new and old buildings alike.
DATA REVOLUTION IN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION – CURSE OR BLESSING?
June 8, 2022 – 17:00hrs CEST Universitätsclub Bonn e. V., Konviktstraße 9, 53113 Bonn
Note: No live streaming, in person event only, video recordings available shortly after event
On Wednesday, June 8th, we continue our celebration in Bonn – heart of Germany’s International Development Cooperation and home of GFA B.I.S. Digital development practitioners and researchers will discuss opportunities and risks of an intensified data use in development cooperation. Come and join the debate!
THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL – PERSPECTIVES FOR ALBANIA
June 15, 2022 Rogner Hotel Tirana, Golden Eagle Shpk, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit 9, Tiranë 1010, Albanien
Note: No live streaming, in person event only, video recordings available shortly after event
Where else if not here in the 2022 European Youth Capital Tirana, where GFA Group has been working since the 1990s, to discuss the European Green Deal from the perspective of the EU candidate country Albania? In a 90-minute live event, stakeholders from politics, private sector, civil society and donors, will shed light on the challenges and opportunities the Green Deal entails for Albania in various sectors: from trade over energy, education to nature conservation. Come and join our event and reception!
40 YEARS GFA – STAFF PARTY
June 17, 2022 Hamburg
We are celebrating 40 years of GFA with staff, friends, experts and alumni of GFA. With low key drinks, a dinner and coming together as a big, divers and international community, we are meeting up in person and are seizing the opportunity to get to know each other better. Having the chance to discuss work topics in an outside of work environment will spark new ideas and will make the GFA spirit all so present.
CONSULTING IN FUTURE – REMAINS EVERYTHING DIFFERENT?
June 29, 2022 – 17:00hrs CEST Alte Turnhalle Berlin, Holteistraße 6-9, 10245 Berlin
Note: No live streaming, in person event only, video recordings available shortly after event
Global warming, depletion of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, global pandemics, and regional famines triggered by conflicts and wars – dire straits for humankind calling for herculean efforts in international cooperation? Thinking ahead during this 90-minute event at the Alte Turnhalle, Dr. Kerstin Humberg, welcomes development experts, innovators, and activists from Germany and Africa to inspire the audience on how consulting services must adapt to catalyse effective change.
Perspectives pour le Sénégal
Quelles sont les options pour des activités adaptées aux besoins des populations ?
July 1, 2022 – Evénement @ 15:00hrs GMT Dakar
Remarque : Pas de diffusion en ligne, événement en présentiel uniquement, enregistrements vidéo disponibles peu après l’événement
Le 1er juillet, les célébrations des 40 ans de la GFA rejoindront le continent africain, avec un événement festif à Dakar, au Sénégal. Réuni.es avec notre personnel et nos partenaires clés, nous aurons le plaisir d’engager des réflexions sur la contribution présente et future de la coopération internationale à l’ouverture de nouvelles perspectives de développement pour les populations d’Afrique de l’Ouest. A cette fin, nous accueillerons de prominent.es invité.es issu.es des secteurs public et privé qui partageront leur vision et leurs ambitions pour la région à travers des formats divers et vivants. Enfin, des performances artistiques inspirantes clôtureront le programme pour laisser la place aux festivités qui se poursuivront dans une atmosphère conviviale tout au long de la soirée.