SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Michal Minčev heads the Czech Development Agency CzechAid and, from May, will take up the role of co-chair of the Practitioners’ Network alongside GIZ Chair of the Management Board Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel. In our interview Minčev talks about new geopolitical realities, the need to pool resources and Europe’s position in the world.

Lithium, rare earths and stable supply chains are important pillars for the green and digital transformation of the European economy. Kristian Lempa, Director of Global Policy, Governance and Cities at GIZ, explains our role in the supply of raw materials and the advantages of sustainable partnerships.

Crises, conflicts and less money for development hit the poorest hardest. The gap between rich and poor continues to grow.

In countries of the Global South and in fragile contexts, digital solutions are emerging that are setting international standards. Germany can learn from experience gained with GovStack, for example, when developing its digital government architecture.

Sourcing raw materials responsibly is possible thanks to the first conflict-free tin supply chain in Uganda. Not only the European economy benefits, but also the local community.

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), German and Indian interests are aligned. A visit to the subcontinent highlights why it is essential for AI systems to be trained in multiple languages.