As a general policy, the foundation cooperates with other associations which support Africa s interests, such as various organisations in the field of development cooperation and other Africa associations organised along bilateral lines. An important contribution to dialogue is provided by direct information on the actual situation in the field. Members of the board of trustees in particular undertake information trips, during which they are frequently acquainted with special problems which prevail in the individual countries. The German Africa Foundation subsequently arranges contacts with German and international organisations which are specialised in solving the individual problems. The even spread of contacts with members of governments, opposition groups and other lobbies in the individual African states ensures a broad-ranging and objective scope of information.
Information transfer is effected through dialogue.
The foundation s work in the Federal Republic of Germany involves presenting the diverse problems which prevail in Africa by means of seminars which are attended by African and German experts. The German Africa Foundation publishes literature on the most diverse topics relating to the African continent. The publications include scientific studies by various experts on Africa, reports on the contents and outcomes of the seminars and special publications on individual countries. This magazine, which has been published by the German Africa Foundation since 1978, has an eventful history stretching back over more than 100 years. Its information is aimed at a broad readership, including industry, ministries, universities, aid workers, Germans living in Africa and all those living in Germany who are interested in Africa and German policy on Africa.