The DEG has been a committed partner for private-sector enterprises operating in developing and emerging-market countries for the past 60 years. With a portfolio of around EUR 9 billion in approximately 80 countries, the DEG is one of the world’s largest private-sector development financiers. 
 It provides clients with tailor-made solutions, including financing, promotional programs, and advice required to develop successfully and sustainably while generating local added value and creating qualified jobs.   
For the past four years, DEG has been instrumental in advancing AHC's mission of developing world-class African businesses. As one of Europe's largest development finance institutions, DEG's partnership brings crucial international perspective and expertise. 

DEG's contribution includes: 

• Supporting the global expansion of African businesses 
• Facilitating connections with European markets and investors 
• Providing strategic guidance on international best practices 
• Contributing to the development of sustainable business models 

Together with the DEG and African Development Bank, we've built a network of 50 champion companies and are working toward our goal of creating trillion-dollar African businesses that solve global challenges. 

Through this strategic partnership, AfDB supports AHC by: 

• Providing technical expertise and market intelligence 
• Facilitating connections with key stakeholders across the continent 
• Supporting the capacity building of AHC member companies 
• Contributing to research and knowledge development on African champions