global networkthe goethe-institut is the globally active cultural institute of the federal republic of germany and says about itself:we promote knowledge of the german language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. we convey a comprehensive image of germany by providing information on cultural, social and political life.with our network of goethe-instituts, goethe centres, goethe language learning centres, examination cooperation partners, cultural societies, partner libraries and information and learning centres, we perform central tasks in foreign cultural and educational policy. we are also a partner of public and private cultural institutions, as well as of the federal states, the municipalities and the business community.