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Digital transformation

Key topics

GIZ supports countries worldwide in shaping digital transformation so that it benefits everyone – making it fair, secure, sustainable and focused on people’s needs.

Our skills and expertise

  • Shaping framework conditions

    We support governments in developing and implementing digital strategies – with a human rights-based approach that is transparent and participatory.

  • Putting data to good use

    We use data for planning, controlling and monitoring – this makes our work efficient and responsible.

  • Facilitating digital learning

    We combine digital platforms with strategic skills development – taking an individual, organisational and systemic approach.

  • Developing partnerships

    Our long-standing experience locally makes us an innovative partner for German and international (digital) business, science and research and society.

  • Using technology effectively

    We promote digital solutions that benefit society – from AI and e-learning through to open-source applications.

Digital governance

We support partners in creating a legal and political framework for inclusive, transparent and responsible digitalisation – in dialogue with civil society, public administration and the private sector.

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Data and results monitoring

Data enables us to plan projects more effectively, make results visible and learn together. We take data protection seriously and are committed to open, fair data strategies.

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Artificial intelligence

How we use artificial intelligence where it can benefit society – responsibly, with a focus on achieving results and in dialogue with our partner countries.

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Solutions

From apps and platforms to digital measuring systems: we promote scalable, open technologies that enhance impact and are better at reaching their target groups, e.g. in water management and administrative services.

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Digital learning

We use digital learning formats to create access to knowledge – anywhere and at any time. We promote individual further education and institutional learning that is practical, inclusive and scalable.

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Insights

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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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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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Interview

‘Climate pledges must now be turned into action’

In this interview, Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven talks about what she anticipates from the COP31 climate change conference in Antalya. The Managing Director at GIZ underlines why GIZ’s work in this area serves German interests, too.

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