Stories by region: Europe

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Interview

‘Europe is a global forward-looking partner’

Michal Minčev heads the Czech Development Agency CzechAid and, from May, will take up the role of co-chair of the Practitioners’ Network alongside GIZ Chair of the Management Board Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel. In our interview Minčev talks about new geopolitical realities, the need to pool resources and Europe’s position in the world.

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Interview

‘A European answer to the raw materials question’

Lithium, rare earths and stable supply chains are important pillars for the green and digital transformation of the European economy. Kristian Lempa, Director of Global Policy, Governance and Cities at GIZ, explains our role in the supply of raw materials and the advantages of sustainable partnerships.

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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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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.

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Interview

‘It’s all about results’

International cooperation is constantly evolving. In this conversation, Martha Gutiérrez (GIZ) and Jörg Faust (DEval) discuss how evaluation helps to keep track.
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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.
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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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Hello from the forest

My name is Martin Neumann. I focus on sustainable forest management in the Sectoral Department.
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Integrated Company Report 2024

Coveted raw materials, fairly sourced

The work of GIZ contributes to ensuring that rare resources in Latin America are extracted responsibly, socially, and transparently.
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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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