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

Interview

‘The old Africa does not exist anymore’

From dependency to digital sovereignty: Africa is redefining its place in the global technology order. Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, and Anna Sophie Herken, Member of the GIZ Management Board, speak with us about why Europe and Africa must act together and why both continents have more to gain than they realise.
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Background

The global water crisis affects us all

Climate change and overuse are making water a scarce resource. Our colleague Dieter Rothenberger explains how GIZ is working to tackle this crisis. He coordinates the projects with which we improve water and sanitation provision across the globe.

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Infographic

Water for all

Clean water cannot be taken for granted. Water scarcity threatens billions of people. Our infographic highlights the challenges and possible solutions.

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