Stories on economy and employment

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Integrated Company Report 2024

GIZ works

Every year, we collect data on what we have been able to change together with our commissioning parties and partners. Looking back on 2024, it is clear once again that our work produces results.
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Integrated Company Report 2024

Achieving more with the private sector

Strong partnerships are becoming even more important for us. Cooperation with the private sector in particular is playing an increasingly significant role.
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No hydrogen, no energy transition

Green hydrogen may not be the answer to every problem, but it is an essential building block for the energy transition. Jörg Baur explains why and outlines GIZ’s role in the development of a global hydrogen economy.

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Interview

‘Protecting against future pandemics’

Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey heads the National Vaccine Institute of Ghana. In our interview, he explains why Africa has to produce more vaccines itself, why this is a good business case and how the collaboration with GIZ works.

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Global responsibility, African impetus
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Global responsibility, African impetus

Solidarity, equality, sustainability – this is the theme of South Africa’s G20 presidency. GIZ is supporting Germany’s key partner country with a broad portfolio of activities.

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The private sector in focus

Why closer cooperation with the private sector is essential and how this relates to the new geopolitical situation.
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Infographic

For a resilient Ukraine

Since 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s large-scale war of aggression – with military and civilian support from Germany. GIZ is heavily involved in civilian efforts. Our infographic shows the results.
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Integrated Company Report 2024

Initiatives with added value

Nachhaltigkeit ist mehr als ein Schlagwort – sie prägt unser Handeln auf allen Ebenen. Ob interne Ideenwettbewerbe oder weltweite Initiativen: Wir übernehmen Verantwortung für eine zukunftsfähige Entwicklung. Drei Beispiele zeigen, wie.
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A matter of justice and dignity

In order for Syrians to rebuild their country in a just and stable manner, the property rights of refugees and displaced persons must be secured. Together with partners, GIZ has created an important basis for this to happen.
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Hello from Niamey

I’m Natalie Naeser. I work for GIZ in Niger, where I manage the Sahel Resilience Strengthening project.
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Three questions

‘Creating sustainable jobs with purpose: balancing profit and impact’

Kaleab Getaneh Zewelde is the co-founder and CEO of Mela for Her. The Ethiopian company for reusable menstrual products not only stands for sustainable goods with a social impact, it also offers attractive employment opportunities for women.

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