This strategy establishes the framework, defines the objectives and describes the context and specific areas addressed by transitional development assistance interventions of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). In drawing up this strategy, BMZ actively involved those stakeholders concerned, in particular the implementing organisations, non-governmental organisations, various federal government departments and other partners. As such, the strategy is based on a solid foundation of expert knowledge and experience. The strategy paper is intended to serve as a reference for BMZ, its implementing organisations, beneficiaries and other partners when it comes to designing and implementing transitional development assistance projects. It also provides a foundation for BMZ’s development policy dialogue on this topic with its domestic and international partners, other federal agencies, partner country governments, other donors, international organisations and the general public.