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Placing people at the heart of development

At GOPA Worldwide Consultants, we understand that behind each development project there is a human story. For this reason, we favour dynamic development cooperation that places beneficiaries at the heart of our work.

Our people-centred approach, based on six core sectors of expertise, ensures that the projects we implement deliver the best possible outcome in terms of socially-inclusive growth and poverty reduction and have a sustainable and measurable impact on peoples’ lives.

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We have zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We would rather lose a project than engage in corrupt behavior. We take integrity and compliance very seriously, hence anti-fraud and compliance training is compulsory for all our colleagues.
Eva Raute
Managing Director of GOPA
My first assignment for GOPA was in 1996 and since then I’ve had 25 contracts for various projects. I really appreciate the work ethics and the professional attitude of the GOPA team, they are a reliable partner. We share the same goal of delivering good results to our clients.
Gerhard Rettenbacher
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Lebanon funded by the European Union
What I enjoy about working at GOPA is the team culture and growth mindset. I learn every day, working with colleagues and partners all over the world, facing the most varied challenges and finding innovative solutions – all this in a company which promotes the strengths of each team member and invests in our professional development.
Cecilia Del Prete
Project Manager in the Education and Employment Promotion team
What I appreciate about GOPA is the trustful partnership and the confidence they have in my work. I receive help when I need it and together we take responsibility for the project’s results.
Elena Maximenco
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Tajikistan
Prior to joining the team in our headquarters, I worked for GOPA on a GIZ-funded project at the EAC Secretariat in Tanzania. I now have a pleasantly wide perspective on strategic aspects of our projects. I am particularly inspired by the dynamics of working in different countries and on diverse topics
Jesse Mutua
Project Manager in the Governance and Economic Development team
After spending two years in Djibouti, I am currently in Ethiopia on another long-term assignment with GOPA. I work in remote areas and it is important for me that I can communicate freely in a collaborative environment. With GOPA I feel comfortable and supported, which means we can be pro-active in the implementation of project activities.
Massimo Amorosi
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Ethiopia funded by KfW
I’ve been working in GOPA’s RDE team for more than 16 years now, and still appreciate the autonomy and trust we get to design our work freely. I personally like working at the interface between project personnel and our partner countries – and I feel at ease working closely together with highly committed, competent colleagues with whom I also share the same values.
Annette Heinrich
Senior Project Manager in the Rural Development and Environment Team
I have been working with GOPA for 9 years, as a key expert for an EU-financed statistical project in IPA countries. It is a very challenging project with activities and pilot projects in 7 countries. The management processes we have established together with the GOPA team and the great cooperation are the key to our success.
Sabine Lange
Team Leader for a GOPA project in the Balkans
I have been thoroughly enjoying my job at the Statistics department due to the mix of cultures and backgrounds of our Stats-team, experienced colleagues working alongside young professionals passing down their years and decades of knowledge.
Ines Hamann
Project Manager in the Statistics team
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Jonas Kaufmann
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I enjoy the consultative teamwork at GOPA. This – and also GOPA’s professional approach in decision making and implementation of activities – makes the company stronger and ensures success, even in challenging situations.
Timothy Wesonga
Team Leader for a GOPA project at the East African Community (EAC) funded by GIZ
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Christina Hembrock
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
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EU and Korea: Plastic Pollution Seminar Precedes UN Plastics Treaty Talks in Busan

On November 1, the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea and the National Assembly Forum on Climate Change hosted a seminar with policymakers, industry leaders, NGOs and civil society representatives, to explore ways to combat global plastic pollution through enhanced international collaboration on effective policies and strong legal frameworks.

As Korea prepares to host the UN Plastics Treaty talks in Busan at the end of November, the seminar negotiations are considered pivotal for establishing new global standards for managing plastic pollution comprehensively through a lifecycle approach.

Maria Castillo Fernandez, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, said: “the EU stands ready to work closely with Korea to develop an ambitious global plastics treaty that will safeguard our planet for future generations”.

With plastic waste levels projected to triple by 2040 from 2016 levels according to the UN, the urgency is clear. 

Nigeria: Equipping women and youth-led businesses with essential digital skills

A pilot Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs (DSE) training, aimed at equipping 240 businesses led by women and youth across Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, and Kano with essential digital skills, launched recently in Nigeria. 

This initiative supported by GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS and implemented by our GOPA Worldwide Consultants’ project team, focuses on delivering tailored training in digital marketing, e-commerce, data analytics, and cybersecurity, empowering participants to drive business growth and innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy.

With practical, hands-on sessions, the DSE training is designed to build a resilient foundation for participants, enabling them to leverage digital tools for sustainable business development. 

North America: EU Education Outreach Project - Closing One Chapter, Opening the Next

The first phase of the “EU Education Outreach Project in North America”, funded by the European Union and overseen by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, ran from 2022 to 2024. Through a consortium including GOPA Worldwide Consultants, GOPA PACE, The German Marshall Fund of the U.S., and W!SE, the project successfully delivered eight key activities, despite early challenges and delays.

Malawi: Promoting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

In collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the EU Delegation to Malawi, our team organised the first National Conference on Occupational Safety and Health on October 2 and 3 in Blantyre. 

The event, themed “Promoting Occupational Safety & Health: Towards Vision Zero”, aligned with the global Vision Zero approach for preventing occupational accidents and diseases. The conference aimed to foster the achievement of decent work conditions in Malawi and brought together delegates from government ministries, departments, agencies, the private sector, employer and employee representative bodies, MSMEs, and academia. They shared insights and developed consensus-based strategies to address OSH challenges in Malawi.

World Mental Health Day: Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace

This week is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme, “It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”, is more important than ever. 

At GOPA Worldwide Consultants, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and well-being. Our partnership with nilo.health provides our team with counselling and well-being programmes to support them through challenges, manage stress, and enhance creativity.

Mental well-being is just as vital as physical health, and at GOPA Worldwide Consultants, mental health truly matters. 

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Photo credits: Photos courtesy of Cyrille Berliat© and Getty Images

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