Stories by region: Asia

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Interview

‘A Decade of Trust and Cooperation between ASEAN, Germany and Europe’

Germany and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been development partners since 2016. In our exclusive interview, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, talks about the deepened cooperation, which is supported by long-standing partners such as GIZ.

Report

Skilled workers from Kerala for Wolfratshausen

How an Indian nurse and a district hospital in the foothills of the German Alps came together: Triple Win explained – experience with placing skilled workers.

Illustration einer Frau fragmentierte grafische Flächen

Feature

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.

Zwei Männer tragen eine solarbetriebene Messboje durch flaches Wasser, im Hintergrund sind Berge und eine Sandbank zu sehen.

Report

AI for climate resilience meets local know-how

A visit to remote islands in the Indonesian archipelago, where artificial intelligence experts are working with coastal communities to strengthen climate resilience and build digital expertise. GIZ is supporting this special initiative.

Ein Mann mit Brille, schwarzem T-Shirt und Jeans steht inmitten eines dichten, tropischen Regenwaldes mit üppigem Farnbewuchs und hohen Bäumen.

Interview

‘Closing the digital divide between urban and rural areas’

In Indonesia, GIZ is working with the non-profit organisation Common Room to support rural communities with AI-driven pilot projects for climate adaptation. An interview with the head of the organisation, Gustaff H. Iskandar.

Eine detaillierte Schwarz-Weiß-Porträtzeichnung eines Mannes in Anzug und Krawatte, mit markanten Gesichtszügen und welligem Haar, vor einem strukturierten türkisfarbenen Aquarell-Hintergrund.

Three questions

‘Our partnership with GIZ is vital for the people of Syria’

Daher Zedan, Country Director of the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), explains how the healthcare organisation is establishing reliable healthcare in Syria despite the difficult conditions.

Three questions

‘Waste management at our hospital is exemplary’

Three questions for the ophthalmologist Dr Meena Kunwar Joshi, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deputy Director of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Hospital, which also treats civilians. With the support of GIZ, Dr Kunwar Joshi expanded the hos

Eine Frau mit langen, braunen Haaren und schwarzem Oberteil steht vor einer Fensterfront mit Blick auf moderne Hochhäuser und eine Stadtlandschaft.

Hello from Jakarta

My name is Celine Maria Becker. I live and work in Indonesia. One of my roles there is as Head of the Secretariat of the German-Indonesian Digital Dialogue.

The image shows a large ‘COP29’ sign, whose letters are filled with green plants, in front of a modern glass building.

At a glance

UN Climate Change Conference 2024: COP29 in Baku at a glance

Azerbaijan is hosting the next UN Climate Change Conference. akzente answers the key questions about COP29.

Project photos with Marlen Thieme in Sierra Leone

Interview

‘Cuts won’t get us closer to peace or stability’

Development cooperation and humanitarian aid are important for Germany’s own stability and its role in the world, says the Chair of the Board of Welthungerhilfe. Marlehn Thieme explains how GIZ and Welthungerhilfe are achieving results together and describes the obstacles in their way.

Mann hat beide Hände halb vor seinem Gesicht

Hello from Delhi

My name is Daniel Moser. I’ve been living in India for a year now and, before that, I worked for the World Bank in the United States. In India, I manage several GIZ transport projects with support from a fantastic, dynamic team.

Hello from Phnom Penh

My name is Robert Hör. I have been living in Cambodia for eight years, and have spent my entire professional career here so far.