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Rural development: Farming 4 Future: Sustainable rice cultivation in Africa

 

An initiative is helping small farmers build a resilient future

Economic development and employment: Fair working conditions on digital platforms

 

Digital platforms are revolutionising the world of work. A project is campaigning for higher labour standards and fair conditions.

Social Development: A secure future

 

Health and accident insurance: millions of people in Bangladesh and India are benefiting.

Economic development and employment: Ghana: Clear regulations for fair fishing

 

Our oceans are overfished. Digital solutions are helping to protect biodiversity while securing food sources and incomes.

Social development: Taking the initiative for their own future

Enthusiastic young people are bringing lasting changes to their societies. Creative projects are teaching them to seize opportunities.

Environment and climate change: Affordable protection and immediate support: climate risk insurance for farmers in Zambia and Peru

 

Extreme weather events are occurring more and more frequently. New insurance models protect farmers from losses.

LATEST NEWS

06.10.2022

Social cohesion

Young people, liveable cities and fair social systems strengthen societies from within. That promotes social cohesion in times of crisis.

27.09.2022

Tunisia: Next adventure – starting a business

A couple of entrepreneurs offer an alternative taste of Tunisia – combining profession with passion.

20.09.2022

Working together to end leprosy

While leprosy is on the decline globally, it is still far from being eradicated. Health teams and villagers in Senegal could be close to halting the spread of the disease.

16.09.2022

New Chair of the GIZ Management Board

Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel to take over from Tanja Gönner on 1 November 2022.

12.09.2022

Laying the foundation for modern-day working in Eschborn

The outstanding features of this new build scheduled for completion in 2025, which offers space for around 920 workstations, are its sustainable and recyclable materials.

08.09.2022

Fighting trauma with capsicums

Fahrije Hoti lost her husband in the Kosovo war. Together with other widows, she founded a cooperative – with great success. The new film ‘Hive’ tells her story.

25.08.2022

Virtual seeds with real benefits

Cotton farmers in Burkina Faso and Cameroon are learning how to future-proof their work. Part of their training takes place on virtual fields: those who achieve successful pest control here will be able to boost their yields in real life.

10.08.2022

Uganda: using sunlight to clean water

More than 20,000 people in rural Uganda use sunlight to disinfect water. This provides them with clean drinking water.

02.08.2022

Voices for democracy

Local institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lack legitimacy. Participation is particularly limited for women. Dialogue and inclusion bring the two together.

28.07.2022

“European cities need green and blue to tackle the heat”

Heat in cities may be a new issue in Germany, but it is a familiar one in India. GIZ project manager Vaishali Nandan talks about the challenges and learnings in dealing with the issue.

26.07.2022

Sierra Leone: practical training for first-time job-seekers

Many young people in Sierra Leone are looking for work. Dual vocational training gives them better chances of finding a job.

14.07.2022

Start-ups in Armenia: Fresh ideas for digitalisation

IT experts are in demand, and many start-ups are looking for international partners. A triangular cooperation arrangement brings the two together.

01.07.2022

A review of 2021: demand for GIZ’s services continues to grow

Business volume rises to EUR 3.7 billion, more than half of which is implemented in fragile contexts.

24.06.2022

Digital administration to strengthen resilience

Digital public infrastructures contribute to greater transparency and respect for human rights. A global alliance is committed to establishing these systems.

21.06.2022

Everyone benefits from hydrogen as an energy source’

Frank Mischler works in Brussels to support the energy transition. In this interview, he reports on new developments and the potential role of GIZ.

20.06.2022

Displaced women in Yemen: success through henna art

It's World Refugee Day. In Yemen, war has displaced many people in their own country. The path to building a new life starts with a secure income.

15.06.2022

Mobile wallet: secure money for refugees in Jordan

Refugees often have difficulty accessing their own money. Mobile services are making day-to-day activities easier.

10.06.2022

A two-wheeled transition to sustainable transport

Using bicycles to achieve climate targets: GIZ is encouraging bicycle use through its projects, supporting people, the environment and the economy in the process.

Change:Moving from print to digital

Addressing change with imagination and enthusiasm. But how? This question is the focus of the new issue of #GIZakzente.

Facts and figures

more than 170 start-ups successfully supported

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Senegal: Improved health for 7,000 people

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Nearly 25,000 people trained with VR-courses

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Health insurance for more than 500 million people in India

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Guatemala: over 7,000 students have been supported

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1.8 million million people supported with mobile wallets

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Videos

Quantifying the impact of air pollution on solar output

Quantifying the impact of air pollution on solar output

eHealth solution to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Africa

From sunrise to sunset: A new day for agro-pastoralists

Living Adaptation: Indian farmers turning garbage into gold

A silk thread of hope: Changing women's lives in Ethiopia through green jobs

Data Centre Flexibility in Germany and China: Results from an Interview-based study

Sustainable worldwide – GIZ sustainability initiatives 2021

Resilience in Tourism: Stories of Resilience by Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

Securing Nutrition, Enhancing Resilience - GIZ on-site

GIZ techDetector – Technology Radar for Sustainable Development

Quantifying the impact of air pollution on solar output

eHealth solution to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Africa

From sunrise to sunset: A new day for agro-pastoralists

Living Adaptation: Indian farmers turning garbage into gold

A silk thread of hope: Changing women's lives in Ethiopia through green jobs

Data Centre Flexibility in Germany and China: Results from an Interview-based study

Sustainable worldwide – GIZ sustainability initiatives 2021

Resilience in Tourism: Stories of Resilience by Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

Securing Nutrition, Enhancing Resilience - GIZ on-site

GIZ techDetector – Technology Radar for Sustainable Development

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