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History of the division

The current mission of the Economic Cooperation and Development division has been forged over the past six decades, constantly adapted to meet the needs of its partner countries and to adapt to an ever-changing environment:

2010–2020

Growing domestic inequalities, the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the Corona crisis shape the decade.

2000–2009

At the turn of the millennium, the international community of states pledged to halve world poverty by 2015 (Millennium Development Goals).

1990–1999

New ways in the economic cooperation and development.

1980–1989

A decade shaped by a debt crisis and the fall of the wall.

1970–1979

A new Federal law is discussed, approved and implemented.

1960–1969

Gradual institutionalisation of development aid.

1950–1959

Beginnings - modest economic development aid in response to decolonisation.

Last modification 30.10.2020

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