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25.02.2021
Using knowledge: GIZ presents its Evaluation Report 2020
Following reform of its evaluation system, GIZ has improved the quality and comparability of its evaluation data, which provide an important basis for project work.
25.02.2021
Digital skills and support for young people in the tech sector
Training in future technologies: Orange Digital Centres in Africa and the Middle East teach young people practical digital skills.
17.02.2021
The pandemic has realigned the SDG compass
Now is the time to pave the way for sustainability everywhere, using the global goals as a guide. A commentary by Tanja Gönner, Chair of the GIZ Management Board.
08.02.2021
Malawi: medicine delivered by drone
Drones can deliver medicines very quickly – even to remote locations. In Africa in particular, they could be extremely helpful in fighting the pandemic.
05.02.2021
Lebanon: Swift and steady support in persistently difficult times
Six months have passed since the massive explosion in Beirut, but the need for assistance remains. The German Government continues to rely on GIZ, among others, to implement measures.
26.01.2021
Ethiopia: ‘You can only fight a pandemic together’
In an interview with the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE), Joost Hemmelder from Tradin Organic explains what the food company has learned while dealing with the pandemic.
21.01.2021
The coronavirus pandemic: how Europe is learning from Africa
To track and trace contacts, German health authorities are using SORMAS, a disease surveillance system invented and trialled in Nigeria.
15.01.2021
Kenya: comprehensive package for young people entering the labour market
Giving young people practical experience and working closely with companies helps overcome prejudices and creates job prospects, particularly for women.
07.01.2021
‘Learning from one another’ – sustainable forest protection in Central America
Forestry scientist Jan Bock has been working for GIZ in El Salvador for the past three years. With his team, he supports the sustainable protection of forests.