{"id":2488,"date":"2024-02-15T13:43:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T13:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partnerafrica-senegal.org\/about\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T13:43:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T13:43:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.partnerafrica-senegal.org\/de\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns about1_main is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column f1 section-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center entry-title\">German-Senegalese trade partnership in textiles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top flag_section is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image img_flag\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flag1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1467\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image img_flag\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flag2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that organic cotton is the future of the textile industry. The largest producers of organic cotton are countries such as India, China, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey. Yet Senegal is the forerunner of the cotton agro-industry in sub-Saharan Africa. Today, Senegal produces quality cotton but in small quantities. Our project will allow Senegal to increase its visibility on the international market by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Participating in the increase of the organic cotton yield<br>&#8211; Participating in the rehabilitation of textile factories<br>&#8211; Promoting the activities of the Senegalese textile industry internationally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column section2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center stitle1 partnersAboutSpaces\">Supported by<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column c1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image les1\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/logo-gesamtmashe-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1842\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1916, the Confederation of the German Knitting Industry \u2013 GESAMTMASCHE \u2013 is the leading national trade association representing German producers of knitted fashion, bodywear and knitted fabrics for fashion and technical applications. German knitwear brands are internationally successful and hold a prominent market share in Europe. German knits have always been more than just fashion, they incorporate social trends, technical innovation, new materials and fashion culture. Unique design, the use of superior yarns and state-of-the-art technology form the basis of their international success. About 250 companies belong to the sector, this represents 7.8 billion Euros of exports per year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column c2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image les2\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"131\" height=\"39\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/logo-sequa-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1847\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sequa GmbH is a global non-profit development organization. Since 1991, it has been carrying out international cooperation programs and projects in close cooperation with the German Ministry of Economics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column c3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center c3_title\">Financed by<\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"163\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/logo-ministry-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1845\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is the German federal government ministry responsible for economic development assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns personnel123_main is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column f1 section-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center entry-title\">Contact<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns personnel1_main is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/person1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1471\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center c3_name_line\">Silvia Jungbauer<br>Director General of GESAMTMASCHE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">tel <a href=\"tel:+49%20711%205052841-1\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:+49 711 5052841-1\">+49 711 5052841-1<\/a><br>email <a href=\"mailto:jungbauer@gesamtmasche.de\">jungbauer@gesamtmasche.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/person2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1473\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center c3_name_line\">Stephan Rehlen<br>Project Expert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">tel <a href=\"tel:+49%20171%20611%206521\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:+49 171 611 6521\">+49 171 611 6521<\/a><br>email <a href=\"mailto:rehlen@gesamtmasche.de\">rehlen@gesamtmasche.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/person3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1475\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center c3_name_line\">Alexa Bitzer<br>International Project Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">tel <a href=\"tel:+49%20152%2022060256\">+49 152 22060256<\/a><br>email <a href=\"mailto:bitzer@gesamtmasche.de\">bitzer@gesamtmasche.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cooperate_us_main is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column f1 section-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center entry-title_modify\">Would like to collaborate with us ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button c3_buttonLink\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/partnerafrica-senegal.org\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German-Senegalese trade partnership in textiles We believe that organic cotton is the future of the textile industry. 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