I. Introduction and Welcome Fritz Erich Anhelm Partnership on cooperative development: South Africa – Germany Eddie Makue Welcome and introduction in the Conference II. How the dialogue has started and how far it has gone Christian Krause Poverty eradication through economic growth Tinyiko Maluleke Partnership on cooperative development between South Africa and Germany. Reflection on its history and aims Godfrey Mokate The National Development Agency South Africa and the previous Conference at Oudtshoorn III. Partnership activities between Eastern Cape and Lower Saxony Sibongile Muthwa Partnership on cooperative development Eastern Cape – Lower Saxony: Processes, aims, strategies Friedrich-Otto Ripke Partnership on cooperative development Eastern Cape – Lower Saxony: Processes, aims, strategies IV. Why and how to develop Economy Réjane Woodroffe Economic growth –regional and local development strategies Mcebisi Nonjola Local economic development Arno Brandt Concepts for economic development at the regional and local level V. Housing Nandipha Sishuba Housing projects for generating working places and sustainability Bernd Heins African Sustainable House Joe Jongolo Housing projects for generating working places and sustainability Report Workshop 1 VI. Energy Michael Madjera Energy crops as a medium for community development Marcia Manong Dezentralized and sustainable Energy-Systems: How can they be used for development in rural areas? Report Workshop 2 VII. Health Unathi Malinzi Sanitary and health systems on communal level: AIDS / HIV-Projects and networking Report Workshop 3 VIII. Education Peter Winter The partnership between Lower Saxony and Thomas Castens the Province Eastern Cape and the signifiance of projects in the field of vocational training Report Workshop 4 IX. The African, European and Global Context Vuyelwa Nhlapo Strategic partnership and its environment (EU/ NEPAD/ UN). Future priorities and the current situation Harro Adt Strategic partnership and its context (EU/NEPAD/UN). Future priorities and the lack of a common strategy Ruth Gütter Strategic partnership – Future priorities for greater Social Participation. Viewpoints of the Protestant Church and the church development service Ivan Abrahams Strategic partnership (EU/ NEPAD/ UN). Future priorities to improve people’s lives X. Morning Prayers and Closing Remarks Tinyiko Sam Maluleke Short homily: Rescuing Lazarus Henrich Scheffer Morning prayer 16th March, 2008 Christian Krause Closing remarks