Social Development

In the right place at the right time

GIZ is helping sub-Saharan African states cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting efforts to build more resilient health systems.

Economic development and employment

Arbitrators, bakers and more: progress in Afghanistan

In northern Afghanistan, more and more people are finding work and can now assert their rights.

Economic development and employment

Training and employment for refugees and the local population

In Turkey, employment and training schemes offer direct ways of earning income and improve people’s prospects on the labour market. 

Economic development and employment

Harnessing mineral wealth – also for the benefit of the Mongolian people

With Germany's support, Mongolia is using its abundant natural resources sustainably.

Environment and climate change

Climate-friendly coffee from Costa Rica

Costa Rica has set itself the goal of reducing CO2 emissions in coffee production.

Economic development and employment

More jobs. Better jobs.

Every fourth young person in North Africa is unemployed. Setting up job centres and providing advice on starting a business are helping solve this problem.

LATEST NEWS

22.05.2020

Bulletin: rapid and local solutions for the coronavirus pandemic

To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, GIZ is developing new ideas and refocusing existing projects. It is taking a wide variety of approaches.

11.05.2020

Clean water for Jordan: a stable water supply even in the coronavirus pandemic

Water is an essential resource for life. Food, health, hygiene and industrial production all depend on water - even more so amid the pandemic.

05.05.2020

Climate protection despite corona: city administrations work virtually

An initiative for climate protection in cities ensures that authorities can operate from home and that urgent climate projects do not fall by the wayside.

30.04.2020

Rapid assistance during the pandemic: ‘We’re working flat out’

Ebola, the Zika virus and now Covid-19: the Epidemic Preparedness Team assists countries during epidemics – and is more in demand than ever.

29.04.2020

More data, better hygiene: Nepal’s hospitals are gearing up to face the pandemic

Hospitals worldwide are straining to cope with COVID-19. Nepal’s hospitals have taken steps that will improve care in the short and in the long term.

23.04.2020

Moldova: from protective covers for cars to protective suits for medical staff

The coronavirus is posing enormous economic challenges, including in Moldova. Companies are using new solutions to produce protective clothing for medical staff.

20.04.2020

One year after the attacks: healing wounds and breaking down barriers in Sri Lanka

The 2019 Easter attacks reawakened fears of violence that this island nation thought had been consigned to its history. An initiative to help people come to terms with the civil war in a peaceful way is working to counteract this and is bringing different groups together.

17.04.2020

West Africa: a systematic response to coronavirus

Recording new infections is vital to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The authorities in Nigeria and Ghana are therefore adapting the systems they already have in place.

07.04.2020

Dial in for Info: How a telephone quiz can help us restrict the spread of coronavirus

Using simple technology in a clever way to protect people from pandemics: a team with GIZ colleagues is among the winners at the world’s biggest hackathon.

02.04.2020

Using artificial intelligence to fight coronavirus: Tunisia responds to the pandemic

Swift action is needed to tackle coronavirus. In Tunisia, too, digital experts are working hard to find solutions. And these are already being used around the world.

30.03.2020

Democracy: a model of success in crisis?

The latest issue of GIZ’s akzente magazine shows what people expect from democracy and how deficits can be overcome.

20.03.2020

Globetrotting master craftspeople: knowledge transfer, 3D printing and start-ups in Rwanda

After completing the International Master Craftsperson training course, German experts share their know-how with the rest of the world.

13.03.2020

Climate and Environmental Report: sustainable mobility is crucial

On the road to climate neutrality in 2020: business trips are the biggest contributing factor to greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore offer the greatest potential for savings.

06.03.2020

Women on the move: female perspectives enhance safety in public spaces

An initiative is providing new impetus in the transport sector to make travel better and safer for women in particular. In Bogotá, new ideas are already improving safety in public spaces.

27.02.2020

Idea from a project lab: Zambians can pay their taxes by mobile phone in future

Every year, valuable tax revenue is lost in Zambia because many smaller companies do not pay taxes. A mobile solution now offers a simple way of submitting tax returns.

19.02.2020

Ghana: new jobs and better wages thanks to fair clothing

The textile industry is becoming increasingly important to Ghana. With the support of international companies, businesses are increasing production while promoting fair working conditions.

14.02.2020

Sustainable development with security

International cooperation improves security in unstable regions. The Munich Security Conference is an important forum for dialogue with international actors committed to peace and security.

06.02.2020

Green urban development: Gamification in Mexico

Climate change and digital transformation are important issues in modern urban development. The Internet of Trees in Mexico is showing how to use digital solutions to involve people in the development process and make cities greener.

Focus Coronavirus

Immediate measures against the virus

For some years, GIZ has been working in cooperation countries for pandemic preparedness. To combat the coronavirus, GIZ is adjusting projects and supports countries in diagnostics, information campaigns and producing protective gear.

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