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.

Environment and climate change

Green buildings – the sleeping giant in climate protection

Modern buildings help protect the environment. A look at Ukraine and El Salvador shows us how.

Security, reconstruction and peace

Responsibility for Africa – Making migration safer and improving prospects for the people

European migration policy aims to support migrants and refugees and to combat human trafficking.

Environment and climate change

Climate-friendly coffee from Costa Rica

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

Rural development

Higher income for rice farmers in Nigeria

An initiative is helping smallholder farmers to earn more money through higher rice yields and better quality.

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.

LATEST NEWS

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.

29.01.2020

Qalamoun in colour: neighbourhood rehabilitation in Tripoli

In Lebanon, locals and Syrian refugees live together in difficult circumstances. They are settling together in their neighbourhood and are reducing mutual prejudices.

21.01.2020

Job creation, health care and public involvement in decision-making

Delivering rapid and tangible improvements in Libya while paving the way for long-term stabilisation.

17.01.2020

International Green Week 2020: Climate-friendly solutions for sustainable development

Under the motto ‘Sustainability connects us all worldwide’, GIZ will be showcasing projects for sustainable growth in Berlin that are good for people and kind to the environment.

08.01.2020

Peace and security: doomsday scenario or optimistic mood?

The world appears to experience a new crisis every day. But is the planet really on the brink of destruction or is this just a perception? State Secretary Martin Jäger explores this question in akzente magazine.

18.12.2019

Ukraine: A new home in their own country

The conflict in Eastern Ukraine has caused 1.5 million people to leave their homes and move further west. They are now rebuilding their lives with support from their fellow citizens.

10.12.2019

Mauritania: secure surfing to safeguard human rights

Online surveillance and censorship are a daily reality in many countries. An example from Mauritania illustrates how human rights defenders and media workers are learning to protect themselves as they navigate the digital world.

02.12.2019

Human security: how can stability and development be achieved in uncertain times?

The latest issue of GIZ’s akzente magazine explores ideas and concepts of human security and provides an insight into practical work in this field.

28.11.2019

Crime in the Western Balkans: cross-border policing and judiciary work

Investigations carried out by cross-border teams, good cooperation and an uncomplicated exchange of information are making it easier to fight organised crime.

21.11.2019

Diversity pays off

GIZ wants to embed diversity more systematically in its corporate culture. By signing the German Diversity Charter, the company aims to ensure it reflects all dimensions of diversity.

13.11.2019

Algeria: Natural cosmetics sourced from protected areas and produced by women

Environmental protection and successful economic development are not mutually exclusive – as evidenced by a project supporting women who produce cosmetic oils in Algeria’s nature reserves.

06.11.2019

Guatemala: speaking out for human rights and against violence

20 years of the Civil Peace Service (CPS): in Guatemala, the CPS is helping indigenous women protect themselves against sexual assault.

29.10.2019

Goliath chickens in Benin: creating new jobs in rural Africa

Rural Africa’s economy is slow-moving. Yet there is no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit. Local coaches are tapping into this – resulting in thousands of new jobs.

16.10.2019

Providing skilled support – as a refugee expert in Pakistan

International cooperation offers a wide range of employment opportunities. Judit Demjén has been working as a refugee expert in Islamabad since 2018.

08.10.2019

Kyrgyzstan: new skills to use back home

A total of 77,700 people returned to Kyrgyzstan from abroad in 2017. They bring with them a host of skills and keen to put them to good use at home.

01.10.2019

New member of the GIZ Management Board

Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel: ‘Really looking forward to my new role.’

23.09.2019

Helping the climate: joining forces for sustainable rice

Joining forces can stem climate change in agriculture. An alliance for sustainable rice shows how this can work – and farmers benefit too.

Adaptation to climate change

Avoid risk and seize opportunities

On behalf of the Federal Government, GIZ supports climate protection and adaptation to climate change in partner countries. It advises governments, supports climate projects in politics and individual sectors and assists in coping with climate risk.

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