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26.01.2023
Pakistan: a simplified registration procedure facilitates faster flood relief
Many people in Pakistan lost everything to the floods. A customised register helps people to receive social benefits easily in crises.
23.01.2023
Ukraine: Looking ahead with a resilient economy
Entrepreneur Olga Romanenko explains why it is important to sustain the Ukrainian economy in times of war and how the platform leverist.de supports her.
19.01.2023
‘There are red lines for us’
Interview with Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, Chair of the Management Board.
17.01.2023
Start-ups are improving lives
A funding programme supports young companies in Africa in getting investment ready. Their digital innovations are boosting income in the agricultural sector.
15.12.2022
Better learning: linking health and education
Many children in South-East Asia are affected by illnesses. This hinders their progress at school. Better hygiene is improving the health of 15 million students.
07.12.2022
Protecting species to protect the future – for nature, humans, animals and the climate
Stopping species loss and restoring ecosystems: GIZ is working around the world to maintain the very foundations of our existence.
06.12.2022
Anna Sophie Herken to join the GIZ Management Board
The development and sustainability expert will join the GIZ Management Board in summer 2023.
01.12.2022
Knowledge without taboos: a join-in circuit to combat HIV
Trialled in schools, rolled out nationwide: an interactive educational programme is teaching 30,000 young people in Zambia to protect themselves better against AIDS.
23.11.2022
Forest conservation fights climate change
Forest conservation is crucial in fighting climate change. In Ghana, local communities are doing their part by switching to fast-growing timber and more efficient cooking stoves.
17.11.2022
Turkey: Job prospects promote solidarity
There are almost four million Syrian refugees living in Turkey. A women’s cooperative provides stable incomes and a sense of shared identity.
11.11.2022
Sahel region: sharing scarce resources more efficiently
Resources are scarce in the Sahel region. To prevent conflict over their distribution, communities are relying on data analysis and dialogue.
03.11.2022
Preserving the environment and staying healthy
OneHealth in action: In Mexico, students learn to protect nature and their own health.
31.10.2022
Cities for all – shaped by all
Fatima Nkhuwa is working to help her neighbourhood in Zambia. Her goal: for her neighbourhood to have a greater voice in urban planning.
27.10.2022
Harnessing mobiles: making insurance digital and mobile
A modern health system needs to be simple, flexible, fast and reliable. As Nepal shows, digital solutions are the key to success.
21.10.2022
Mexico: joining forces to make cities greener
In Mexico’s coastal regions, residents design their own urban districts. The aim: healthy cities with a high quality of life for everyone.
19.10.2022
Digitalisation for sustainable development
From fair access to education and poverty reduction to combating climate change - digital innovations are more important than ever before.
14.10.2022
Electric cars for the climate
Road traffic offers important leverage in the fight against climate change. The African island nation of Cabo Verde is putting its faith in across-the-board electric mobility.
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.
10.08.2022
GIZ is supporting the Afghan people
Assistance covers most basic needs.
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.
08.06.2022
Stabilising, supporting, strengthening - GIZ’s response to the food crisis
The Ukraine war has triggered a food crisis. In our interview, agricultural expert Heike Höffler explains who is particularly affected by this and what projects are doing to combat the shortage.
30.05.2022
Change: moving from print to digital
The latest issue of akzente is dedicated to change. Indeed the magazine itself is part of a transformation – it will be shifting from print to digital
27.05.2022
Media campaign on taboos goes viral
If girls and women can deal with their periods safely and in dignity, a lot has been achieved to improve health. GIZ is working with social media influencers to promote menstrual health.
20.05.2022
International Day for Biological Diversity: nature conservation and species protection are essential for human survival
Species extinction poses a threat not only to flora and fauna, but also to humankind. That’s why GIZ is committed to conserving biodiversity worldwide.
18.05.2022
East Jerusalem: flexible support for the health system
Swift action was taken to supply two hospitals with important medical equipment during the pandemic. This helps immediately and in the long term.
05.05.2022
Serbia: A newly founded practice gives children a future
In her new practice, Jelena is giving children the chance to lead a normal life, thus fostering inclusion.
27.04.2022
Cyber security: on a mission to establish trust
Data theft, espionage, surveillance – security risks in the virtual world are steadily on the rise. Countries with weak regulation, poor security standards and a lack of expertise are particularly at risk.
26.04.2022
Ethiopia: Innovative farming practices secure regional food supply
Many countries depend on grain imports from Ukraine. Due to the war, poorer countries in particular are now facing famine. Innovative approaches are needed.
21.04.2022
Innovative ideas on how to tackle the challenges facing society in the 21st century
Whether it’s about protection from violence on the internet or better access to vaccinations, there is no limit to the ideas that come out of GIZ’s Innovation Fund – and what is more, they contribute to the common good.
14.04.2022
Malian refugees in Niger: new homes allow a fresh start
Refugees from Mali have been living in Niger for many years. New homes now offer them an opportunity to enjoy a peaceful life in a new community.
07.04.2022
Displacement and pandemic: the dual pressures on Colombia’s health systems
The coronavirus pandemic is putting health systems the world over to the test. Providing care for even more people than usual requires rapid adjustments to be made.
01.04.2022
Rapid support for Ukraine
Electricity generators, water tanks, tents, sleeping bags and beds: people in Ukraine receive urgently needed items from a logistics centre on the Polish border. A ‘digital airlift’ also provides help to solve technical problems.
30.03.2022
Mexico: Holiday with whale sharks
In the Gulf of California, whale sharks were a tourist magnet until the pandemic hit. Now tourism is about to restart – with better protection for the creatures.
24.03.2022
State Secretary Flasbarth is the new Chair of the GIZ Supervisory Board
The State Secretary of the German Development Ministry will be taking up his new role on 24 March 2022.
21.03.2022
Green cooling – tackling climate change with eco-friendly technology
Natural refrigerants protect the environment and the climate. In Latin America and the Caribbean, they are replacing existing products that harm the climate.
15.03.2022
Philippines: visiting the doctor online
Travel within the island nation is difficult, especially under COVID-19 conditions. Digital services such as video consultations are enabling health care provision even on the most remote islands.
04.03.2022
A heroine from Moldova: ‘I am inspired by all the strong women in the community’
Silvia Feraru builds bridges and breaks stereotypes for a living. An interview with a highly motivated mediator for the Roma community in Moldova.
03.03.2022
Insights from an engineer working in development cooperation: ‘Having a technical background is always useful.’
In his role as a business scout, Ansgar Pinkowski is heavily involved in promoting green hydrogen in Brazil. In our interview, he talks about the path from theory to implementation.
21.02.2022
Thinking ahead on security: joint action needed to tackle climate risks
Global warming threatens the security of people and nations – delegates at the Munich Security Conference also discussed opportunities for transnational solutions.
17.02.2022
South Africa: vaccines for the entire continent
The African Union has learned lessons from the pandemic and is preparing for the future with its own vaccines. South Africa is now setting the course for research and production.
04.02.2022
Georgia: Budget planning with citizen participation
In the municipality of Keda, citizens decide themselves what their local budget funds should be used for.
27.01.2022
Female developers needed: boosting the number of women in the digital economy
Women still account for only a fraction of those employed in the IT sector. But in Latin America and Africa, women are acquiring new skills to launch a career in the tech industry.
24.01.2022
Afghanistan: GIZ is assisting local employees to leave the country
Vulnerable people from other organisations are also supported.
18.01.2022
Interview: ‘My boss said I was mad’
In a globalised world, diseases can quickly become a global problem. How can international cooperation contribute to health worldwide? A conversation with doctor and GIZ health expert, Paul Rückert.
17.01.2022
‘Our commitment to fair wages is long term’
The clothing manufacturer Brands Fashion has worked together with GIZ in India to implement the latest standards for fair supply chains. In this interview, Rabea Schafrick, Head of Sustainability, talks about the experiences.
10.01.2022
Green recovery: securing a sustainable future
How can we make our future greener – and fairer? The latest issue of GIZ’s magazine akzente showcases opportunities to shape our future and examples of projects doing just that.
07.01.2022
Using artificial intelligence and open-source satellite data to ensure food security
Can artificial intelligence and open remote sensing data be used to predict crop yields? Programmers from countries in Africa learn about this in training courses.