Opportunities of strategic partnerships between ECAs, DFIs and development initiatives
Join us for the Virtual World Café on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026 from 12:00–13:00 UK time and share your perspectives!
This session will focus on national and international cooperation within the OECD and strategic partnerships between ECAs, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and broader development initiatives from a German perspective. As global challenges become increasingly interconnected, collaboration across institutions is gaining importance. Together, we will explore how different organizations work together, where synergies emerge, and what lessons can be learned from practical experience.
Rather than a traditional webinar, the Virtual World Café is designed as an open and interactive exchange among young professionals from across the Berne Union network. Whether you already have experience with national or international cooperation or are simply curious about the topic, we encourage you to join the discussion, share your perspectives, and learn from your peers.
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Agenda
12:00
Welcome & Introduction
- Welcome by the Berne Union Young Professionals Initiative Core Group
- Introduction of participants, Berne Union members, and guest speakers
12:10
Spotlight Discussion: International Cooperation in Practice
- Live dialogue of experts from Euler Hermes: Kaja Zapp, International Policy Advisor and Jonas Seesing, ESG & Climate Strategy Advisor
- Exploring (inter)national cooperation and the interaction between ECAs and development initiatives in Germany
- Practical insights, examples, opportunities, and challenges
12:40
Open World Café Discussion
- Participant questions and reflections
- Interactive discussion on cooperation models, best practices, and future opportunities
12:55
Looking Ahead
Outlook on upcoming Berne Union Young Professionals activities for the final quarter of the year
We look forward to an engaging conversation and to hearing your experiences and perspectives from across the Berne Union community.