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An ever increasing amount of fertile soil is disappearing worldwide. The earth is ‘desertifying’, and GIZ has its sights set on preventing this.

Annual press conference reviews the 2025 fiscal year and outlines reorganisation plans

Chair of the GIZ Management Schäfer-Gümbel announces restructuring: ‘With this step, we are laying the foundation for a GIZ fit for the future.’

The Energy Sector Dialogue is moving from public to private management. Find out more.

In Mexico, GIZ supports investment by international companies in sustainable water supply. This strengthens resilience and ensures access to water for people and businesses.

Developed a great product, but don’t have the funds to bring it to market? In Germany or the United States, they are many opportunities to obtain grants, financing or funding, but in African countries, access is very limited. With the Innovative Capital Mobilisation in Africa (ICAMA) initiative, we aim to change this.

Find out how GIZ, in partnership with companies worldwide, is improving resilient health systems, advancing the energy transition and helping to open up new markets.

From a bakery in Madagascar to a welding course in a war zone: How German master craftspeople are sharing their expertise with others abroad.

12 years, 16 countries and 21 agricultural value chains: Green Innovation Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector (GIC) supported sustainable agriculture in Africa and Asia. The programme has now come to an end. A newly published compendium pools the key approaches, lessons learned, innovations and results for the professional public.