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With electric buses and new trains: we are moving towns and cities in a new direction

Low-emission, inclusive mobility also works well in the rapidly growing metropolises in the Global South. This is demonstrated by the Transport and Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI): To mark its tenth anniversary, among other things, the initiative is looking back at success in 120 cities and ringing in the next chapter: more transport on the tracks.
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Organization

Investigations into Yemen concluded

GIZ Management Board: ‘We have conducted a comprehensive and thorough review of the incidents in Yemen, taken appropriate action and significantly tightened our internal control system.’

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Media

GIZ opens country office in Syria

Years of trust and close cooperation are enabling GIZ to support Syria’s reconstruction quickly: Working closely with Syrian civil society and the diaspora, GIZ is also opening the door to new partnerships, including with German businesses.
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A healthcare worker learns how to treat an Ebola patient while wearing protective gear.
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Ebola: Prevention through strong networks

In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Ebola virus continues to spread. Together with our local and international partners, we are taking preventative measures to contain the spread of the virus. For this to succeed, the trust of the local population is also crucial.

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