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

Background

An opportunity for climate action

Carbon markets mobilise funds for climate action projects. As the head of several such projects at GIZ, Sven Egbers explains how this works.

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Topic

Young African talents boost German business in Africa

Who understands African markets better than Africa´s emerging leaders? GIZ puts them in touch with companies directly as part of a fellowship programme.

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Report

Where Jordanian skilled workers are boosting the economy

How Hadi-Plast is breaking new ground in tackling the skills shortage with apprentices from Jordan and support from GIZ. A report from the German region of Westphalia.
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