Schrauben und Muttern

Economic development and employment

Economic growth occurs when many people participate in shaping change. We strengthen vocational education and training, fair employment, financial systems and political framework conditions – in a socially just and environmentally viable way.

Our skills and expertise

  • Improving framework conditions

    We advise policymakers, administrations and central banks on reforms that are favourable to the economy and employment.

  • Increasing opportunities for work

    We promote needs-based training and strong job placement systems, and build bridges between employment and training.

  • Strengthening financial systems

    We improve access to fair financial services and support stable, regulated financial markets.

  • Activating potential

    We connect the economy and society: for inclusive growth, social participation and long-term prospects.

Fair labour migration

Well-managed migration can reduce the burden on labour markets and promote development. We create safe pathways and fair conditions – for countries of origin and destination.

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Employment promotion

Decent work creates opportunities. We strengthen labour markets, improve vocational education and training and promote fair job placement – for jobs with a future.

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Sustainable finance

Financial services can alleviate poverty. We promote fair loans, strengthen consumer protections and expand local financial systems.

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Displacement and migration

Displacement and migration are challenges for policy-makers and wider society: We support displaced people and host regions so that everyone benefits.

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Insights

Topic

Intelligent cement: a catalyst for climate action in the construction sector

In Mexico, a leading concrete manufacturer and a Berlin-based start-up are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence to reduce CO₂ emissions – without compromising on quality.

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Artificial intelligence requires global rules

Why is AI governance important for sustainable development? How is GIZ assisting its partner countries’ efforts to shape the digital future – and can Germany learn anything from this? Kim Willett and Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Fall tell us more.

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‘Climate change won’t get the better of me’

Climate change is putting pressure on food production worldwide. A visit to Kenya shows how improved crop varieties are safeguarding harvests. Through the Crops to End Hunger initiative, GIZ has made research stations fit for the future.

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