Stefan Schott
Short vita
Stefan Schott is economist by academic background. He has worked in leading positions for large European Foundations for more than ten years.
Stefan has started his professional career as a TV-journalist reporting for different German news programs. After an intermediate engagement as a strategy consultant for The Boston Consulting Group he changed on the PR-side and worked for a PR-agency, a private corporation and a university related institute for economic research.
2011 he was nominated senior vice president for communications at Robert Bosch Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in Germany. As a member of the management, he was jointly responsible for the strategic development of the foundation.
In April 2021, Stefan changed to Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom, a political foundation related to the liberal party in Germany, FDP, to become county director for East-Africa and head of the Global Partnership Hub. Since August 2021, Stefan lives in Nairobi and sets up the new FNF office in Kenya.
Contributions
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Competition between systems - China's role in Africa and why Europe must react now
President Xi Jinping opened the China-Africa Cooperation Forum in Beijing, hosting African leaders at a grand banquet. However, beneath the celebrations lie significant challenges. Many African countries face rising debt and economic struggles, with some issues linked to Chinese investments causing financial burdens. Meanwhile, Europe lags behind China in its engagement with Africa. To regain influence, Europe must quickly adopt a more responsive and respectful strategy, fostering authentic partnerships with African nations.
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Where is President Ruto steering the country?
It was supposed to be a liberating blow. On the evening of July 11, 2024, Kenya's President Ruto issued a press release. Three pages of praise for his own government were followed by the real news on page four: all ministers and the Attorney General were dismissed immediately. The only exception was the Prime Minister, who also heads the Foreign Ministry. Ruto also announced immediate talks to broaden the government's base.
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The battle for climate begins at the cooking pot
From September 4 to 8, Kenya will host Africa Climate Week, one of four Regional Climate Weeks leading up to COP 28 in Dubai, the next major UN climate conference. In Nairobi, policymakers, practitioners, business and civil society will discuss action on climate change in Africa. The challenges are right around the corner, but there are no easy solutions. The example of charcoal shows that.
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Outsider shakes up Kenya's election campaign: Why is the exotic Wajackoyah doing so well?
George Wajackoyah is an enigmatic personality in many respects: both his appearance and his theses are provocative. But why does the exotic Wajackoyah go down so well? His success highlights the dilemma facing Kenyan voters in the presidential elections on 9 August: The candidates of the political establishment do not represent a bold departure that Kenya so desperately needs.
