Schrauben und Muttern

Economic development and employment

Economic growth occurs when many people participate in shaping change. We strengthen vocational education and training, fair employment, financial systems and political framework conditions – in a socially just and environmentally viable way.

Our skills and expertise

  • Improving framework conditions

    We advise policymakers, administrations and central banks on reforms that are favourable to the economy and employment.

  • Increasing opportunities for work

    We promote needs-based training and strong job placement systems, and build bridges between employment and training.

  • Strengthening financial systems

    We improve access to fair financial services and support stable, regulated financial markets.

  • Activating potential

    We connect the economy and society: for inclusive growth, social participation and long-term prospects.

Fair labour migration

Well-managed migration can reduce the burden on labour markets and promote development. We create safe pathways and fair conditions – for countries of origin and destination.

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Employment promotion

Decent work creates opportunities. We strengthen labour markets, improve vocational education and training and promote fair job placement – for jobs with a future.

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Sustainable finance

Financial services can alleviate poverty. We promote fair loans, strengthen consumer protections and expand local financial systems.

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Displacement and migration

Displacement and migration are challenges for policy-makers and wider society: We support displaced people and host regions so that everyone benefits.

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Insights

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Digital teamwork

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.

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Effective climate action using AI

Kenya is establishing a digital carbon market infrastructure with GIZ’s support. This also offers German and European companies more transparency for investments in climate protection projects.

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Interview

‘A Decade of Trust and Cooperation between ASEAN, Germany and Europe’

Germany and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been development partners since 2016. In our exclusive interview, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, talks about the deepened cooperation, which is supported by long-standing partners such as GIZ.

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