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About GIZ

GIZ offers customised solutions to complex challenges.

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About GIZ
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The services provided by GIZ draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried-and-tested management expertise.

 Identity

GIZ works to shape a future worth living around the world. Its corporate actions are guided by the principles of sustainability.

 Organisation

In addition to two registered offices in Germany and two representations in Berlin and Brussels, GIZ operates from around 90 offices worldwide.
Organisation
To overview page Management Board

In addition to the shareholder and the supervisory board, the management board is one of the three statutory organs of a limited liability company under German law (GmbH). The Chair of GIZ's Management Board is Tanja Gönner.
Management Board
To overview page Tanja Gönner Christoph Beier Hans-Joachim Preuß
Shareholder

GIZ's sole shareholder is the Federal Republic of Germany.

 Stakeholdings

We hold shares in sequa gGmbH. GIZ is also a member of EUNIDA.
Stakeholdings
To overview page sequa gGmbH EUNIDA
Organisation chart

Here you can find GIZ’s organisation chart in several languages.

 Corporate reports

GIZ makes data and documents available to the general public on its work, the impact of its work, financial results and staff numbers.

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Official bodies

Together with the Shareholder Meeting and the Management Board, the Supervisory Board is one of the three official organs of GIZ GmbH.
Official bodies
To overview page Supervisory Board

The GIZ Supervisory Board consists of ten shareholder representatives and ten staff representatives.

 Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees advises the company on key issues relating to its development. The Board has up to 40 members who are appointed for a five-year term and who act in an honorary capacity.

 Private Sector Advisory Board

The Private Sector Advisory Board provides a platform for dialogue between the private sector and international cooperation organisations. It consists of representatives of business and industry associations.

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Cost-effectiveness and compliance

Efficiency and compliance are key to GIZ’s effectiveness and long-term viability. They form the basis for the trust placed in us by our clients, partners and staff.
Cost-effectiveness and compliance
To overview page Compliance

Compliance means acting in accordance with legislation, rules, guidelines and codes of conduct. Responsible behaviour and compliance with the regulatory framework underpins GIZ’s work and its credibility.

 Cost-effectiveness

Integrity Advisor

Integrity is especially important for GIZ’s work. Our integrity advisors are are impartial, autonomous and bound by confidentiality. They can be contacted by clients and GIZ staff alike.

 Ombudsman

The main duty of the ombudsman is to receive in confidence information regarding economic crimes such as corruption, breach of trust or fraud. GIZ has entrusted Dr. Edgar Joussen with this task.

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Transparency

Easy access to information increases transparency in international cooperation, and GIZ supports this with the information it provides.
Transparency
To overview page The transparency policy of GIZ

By communicating and publishing information, GIZ promotes the exchange of knowledge and lessons learned with other organisations. GIZ supports the implementation of international agreements on transparency.

 Company information

GIZ publishes a wide range of information and documents about its work, invitations to tender, services and financial agreements.

 Project data and brief descriptions

GIZ publishes a wide range of data on all projects commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Federal Foreign Office and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB).

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Corporate Sustainability

At GIZ, corporate sustainability is enshrined in our Corporate Principles.
Corporate Sustainability
To overview page Managing corporate sustainability

At GIZ, corporate sustainability is anchored at the top management level. The GIZ Sustainability Board is responsible for promoting sustainability. We have also entered into to a number of voluntary commitments.
Managing corporate sustainability
To overview page Corporate Sustainability Handprint®
Human rights

Code of Conduct

Career and family

Gender equality

Health management

Staff safety and security

Environmental management

Reporting

Reporting
To overview page Reports
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Strategic alliances and partnerships

For us, close cooperation and trust between GIZ and organisations involved in international cooperation and sustainable development is crucial.

 Quality, results and evaluation

High quality and effectiveness are the two key features of GIZ’s work. GIZ's projects and programmes are regularly reviewed with this in mind.
Quality, results and evaluation
To overview page Quality management

Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation
To overview page Measuring results Findings
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Agenda 2030

The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development is the new overarching framework for international cooperation.

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Our services

GIZ offers clients a wide range of services, methodologies and approaches.

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Our services
To overview page Core competence

'Strengthening partners - developing potential' is GIZ's basic principle for sustainable development.

 Products and expertise

GIZ has a wealth of international experience and provides advisory services and projects in more than 120 countries around the globe.
Products and expertise
To overview page Methods

In carrying out its work, GIZ can draw on a wealth of tried-and-tested strategies and methodologies and harness its expertise in a variety of different thematic areas.

 Rural development

GIZ offers regionally adapted strategies with a view to securing the right to food and making rural development a driver of economic growth.

 Sustainable infrastructure

GIZ supports sustainable infrastructure projects that stimulate economic activity and provide the basis for better living conditions.

 Security, reconstruction and peace

We support our partner countries in alleviating the structural causes of violent conflict and developing capacities for peaceful conflict transformation.

 Social development

We strive to promote basic social values such as equal opportunities, solidarity and participation, which form the basis for a peaceful society worth living in.

 Environment and climate change

GIZ supports its partners in identifying the many causes of environmental risks and helps modernise environmental policy at all levels.

 Economic development and employment

GIZ assists its partner countries in improving economic framework conditions, removing bureaucratic obstacles and establishing suitable support structures.

 Governance and democracy

GIZ assists its partners in establishing democratic systems and networks across all social groups.

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Focus: Displacement and Migration

Never before have there been as many refugees as there are today. GIZ works across the globe to provide support for refugees and migrants, stabilise host countries and tackle the root causes of displacement.
Focus: Displacement and Migration
To overview page Creating prospects

Creating prospects
To overview page Promoting employment in Tunisia Career perspectives in Morocco Business development in Afghanistan Vocational training in Albania New companies in Tunisia
Strengthening host regions

Strengthening host regions
To overview page Eastern Ukraine: Support for host communities Watermanagement in Jordan Vocational training in Iraq Chad as a host country: starting over across the border
Supporting refugees

Supporting refugees
To overview page Cash for Work in the Middle East Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Afghanistan Shaping the future through dialogue in Colombia Support for displaced persons in Africa
Shaping migration

Shaping migration
To overview page Migration advice Support for returnees Tunisia: Fresh start for returnees
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Result

"Partner stärken – Potenziale entwickeln" ist der Grundsatz der GIZ für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung.
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Core competence

Strengthening partners - developing potential' is GIZ's basic principle for sustainable development.

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Doing business with GIZ

GIZ offers a wide range of services to governments, companies, international institutions and private foundations.

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Doing business with GIZ
To overview page German Government

GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
German Government
To overview page Federal Foreign Office (AA)

Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF)

Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV)

Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg)

Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI)

Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)

Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)

Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI)

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)

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Companies and foundations

Cooperation with companies, trade associations and chambers of commerce is a key focus of GIZ’s work.
Companies and foundations
To overview page Companies

Foundations

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European Union

GIZ supports the EU in a variety of ways, from expert advice to practical project implementation.

 International institutions

GIZ operates on behalf of not only the German Government, but also international organisations and other countries.

 Governments worldwide

Governments and institutions around the world commission GIZ to implement their national programmes for driving forward sustainable development.

 Our feature projects

GIZ contributes to sustainable development around the world: some examples and tangible results are presented as feature projects.
Our feature projects
To overview page 1:0 – Sport opens up development prospects

AFRIKA KOMMT! (Africa is coming!) – a training programme for young managers

Africa: Tracking down offenders

Bangladesh: producing socially-conscious and eco-friendly clothing

Stay or leave? How the right advice is helping people build a future for themselves

The Pacific islands are adapting to climate change

An exchange full of unlimited possibilities

A building for peace and security

A marketing success: African cashew nuts

Green Mosques and the transition to clean energy

Behind the scenes at the museums

Universities for Ethiopia

Climate change mitigation: India invests in solar energy

International cooperation works

Climate change: Mangroves for coastal protection

Manager Training: benefiting both sides

Higher income for rice farmers in Nigeria

Northern Iraq: A life after displacement

Prospects for refugees and migrants

Prospects for refugees and migrants
To overview page Supporting returnees – capitalising on the opportunities afforded by migration In action along the migration routes and in refugee camps Building host regions’ capacities Creating opportunities as an incentive to stay
Trade in raw materials: public database promotes transparency

Harnessing mineral wealth – also for the benefit of the Mongolian people

Opportunities for a fresh start back home: future prospects for returnees

South Caucasus: Building confidence in the justice systems

Southeast Asia: Satellite data secures rice farmers' income

Supporting EU election observers

When everyone’s a winner – international nurses for Germany

COP 23

Climate-friendly coffee from Costa Rica

Sub-Saharan Africa: More jobs, higher incomes

Peace for Mali

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Procurement

GIZ works with suitable companies from the private sector in its programmes and projects.
Procurement
To overview page Bidding Opportunities

Reports and procedures

Important documents – Service contracts

Important documents – Service contracts
To overview page Invitations to tender Contracts Invoices and accounting procedures Reports Contract documents up to April 2012
Financing

Materials and equipment

Currency exchange rates

Help & FAQ

Awarded Contracts

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Our feature porjects

GIZ contributes to sustainable development around the world: some examples and tangible results are presented as feature projects.

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Worldwide

GIZ's diverse expertise is in demand in around 120 countries worldwide.

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Worldwide
To overview page Africa

Africa
To overview page Egypt

Algeria

Algeria
To overview page Algérie (français) الجزائر
Ethiopia

Benin

Benin
To overview page Bénin (français)
Botswana

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Burundi
To overview page Burundi (français)
Côte d'Ivoire

Ghana

Guinea

Cameroon

Kenya

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lesotho

Liberia

Madagascar

Madagascar
To overview page Madagascar (français)
Malawi

Mali

Mali
To overview page Mali (français)
Morocco

Morocco
To overview page Maroc (français)
Mauritania

Mauritania
To overview page Mauritanie Nouvelles
Mozambique

Namibia

Niger

Niger
To overview page Improving employment and income opportunities
Nigeria

Rwanda

Zambia

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Somalia

Somalia
To overview page Soomaaliya (somali)
South Africa

South Africa
To overview page Latest news and publications
Sudan

Sudan
To overview page السودان
South Sudan

Tanzania

Togo

Togo
To overview page Togo (français) Nouvelles!
Chad

Tunisia

Tunisia
To overview page Tunisie (français) Nos offres d'emploi
Uganda

Central African Republic

Regional Cooperation

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Asia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

China

India

India
To overview page News & Events Career Opportunities: GIZ India
Indonesia

Indonesia
To overview page Indonesia (indonesia) News and Events Career Opportunities: GIZ Indonesia Bidding Opportunities: GIZ Indonesia
Iraq

Yemen

Yemen
To overview page Access to health, water and public services for internally displaced persons and the local population in Yemen Support for the stabilisation process: Promotion of small-scale measures by local administrative structures
Jordan

Kazakhstan

Cambodia

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Laos
To overview page News 2017 ປະເທດ ລາວ
Lebanon

Malaysia

Maldives

Mongolia

Myanmar

Nepal

Pakistan

Palestinian territories

Oceania

Philippines

Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka

Syria

Tajikistan

Thailand

Thailand
To overview page Voluntary climate mitigation action: Refrigeration and air conditioning technologies (RAC)
Timor-Leste

Uzbekistan

United Arab Emirates

Viet Nam

Regional Cooperation

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Europe

Europe
To overview page European Union

European Union
To overview page News and events Brussels Representation Cooperation
Albania

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina
To overview page Bosna i Hercegovina
Bulgaria

Georgia

Greece

Kosovo

Croatia

Macedonia

Moldova

Montenegro

Montenegro
To overview page Crna Gora
Romania

Russian Federation

Serbia

Turkey

Ukraine

Ukraine
To overview page Україна Новини Події Вакансії Закупівлі
Regional Cooperation

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North and Central America

North and Central America
To overview page Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Caribbean

Mexico

Mexico
To overview page México (español) Noticias de la GIZ México Novedades y eventos
Nicaragua

United States of America

Regional Cooperation

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South America

South America
To overview page Bolivia

Bolivia
To overview page Desarrollo integral de los sectores Agua, Energía y Seguridad Alimentaria
Brazil

Brazil
To overview page Brasil
Chile

Chile
To overview page Chile (español)
Ecuador

Ecuador
To overview page Ecuador (español)
Colombia

Colombia
To overview page Colombia (español) Noticias de la GIZ Colombia Novedades y Eventos
Paraguay

Peru

Peru
To overview page Perú
Regional Cooperation

Regional Cooperation
To overview page Conserving biodiversity in protected areas: building local authority capacities in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
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Germany

Germany
To overview page Registered offices

Berlin Representation

Regional Offices Germany

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Faces and stories

Faces and stories
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