International cooperation with impact

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH works worldwide for a future worth living. Together with our partners, we create opportunities and sustainably improve people’s lives. Through our networks, we turn international agendas into action – with a global vision and local impact.

A positive impact in Germany’s interest

Our work boosts stability, mitigates the root causes of forced displacement, opens up markets and builds trust, all of which have a direct effect on Germany

What Germany gains from international cooperation

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In focus

Cooperation with the private sector

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Skilled labour migration

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Just Transition

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Achieving impact

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How we work

Strong networks, extensive technical expertise and the cost-effective use of funds – these are the tools we draw on as we work with our partners around the world to create lasting value for people.

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Insights

Interview

‘Our work is not a one-way street’

Artificial intelligence can promote development and create new jobs – provided it is used responsibly, explains Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Interview

‘As both a German and a Syrian, I can build bridges’

Aladdin Abdin returned from Germany to Syria and now holds a senior position at the Syrian Ministry of Health. One year after the fall of Assad, this interviews looks at the Syrian health system and the opportunities presented by international cooperation.

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Report

Trainees prepped and ready

The German skilled trades sector needs trainees and skilled workers – GIZ cooperates with small and medium-sized enterprises to connect German companies with motivated trainees from selected countries. In Jordan, the first group of talented young people have completed their preparation for vocational training in Germany.

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Where we work

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Commissions

90

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News

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04.12.2025

Syria: rebuilding a country

A year after the fall of the Assad regime, people in Syria are looking ahead. GIZ is supporting them in shaping a new future.

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03.12.2025

Climate action as team work

Saving emissions and earning money with them – carbon certificates make that possible.

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21.11.2025

Cash for the Climate

Green infrastructure is expensive, and this is particularly challenging for developing countries and emerging economies. GET.invest connects them with investors.

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Perspectives

Group of people looking at a document together — The FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All initiative provides access to training data and AI technology to support local innovation, develop local digital skills and create a policy environment for values-based AI and improved data protection in Indonesia and other partner countries.
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