GIZ Germany

: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 HH:mm:ss
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, GIZ was devising alternative and digital education formats. The last year has demonstrated just how important these formats are.

: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 HH:mm:ss
Christian Schneider was really planning to set up operations in Africa, but COVID-19 put paid to that. In this interview, he explains why he began working in Albania instead – together with GIZ.

: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 HH:mm:ss
The United Nations and GIZ are working together to improve medical care for COVID-19 patients in Lebanon. Palestinian refugees, in particular, are thus receiving support in the pandemic.

: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 HH:mm:ss
Drones can deliver medicines very quickly – even to remote locations. In Africa in particular, they could be extremely helpful in fighting the pandemic.

: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 HH:mm:ss
Six months have passed since the massive explosion in Beirut, but the need for assistance remains. The German Government continues to rely on GIZ, among others, to implement measures.

: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 HH:mm:ss
In an interview with the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE), Joost Hemmelder from Tradin Organic explains what the food company has learned while dealing with the pandemic.

: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 HH:mm:ss
To track and trace contacts, German health authorities are using SORMAS, a disease surveillance system invented and trialled in Nigeria.

: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 HH:mm:ss
Giving young people practical experience and working closely with companies helps overcome prejudices and creates job prospects, particularly for women.

: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 HH:mm:ss
Forestry scientist Jan Bock has been working for GIZ in El Salvador for the past three years. With his team, he supports the sustainable protection of forests.

: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 HH:mm:ss
The African diaspora in Germany are providing specific support to promote business ideas in their countries of origin. Cameroon is a good example of what this means in practice.

: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 HH:mm:ss
The coronavirus crisis has cost many people in Viet Nam their jobs, particularly in the tourism sector. Retraining measures can help them find their way back into the labour market.

: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 HH:mm:ss
Is the coronavirus pandemic a trigger for change? In the latest issue of the GIZ magazine akzente, we look at how the crisis is affecting developing countries and emerging economies.

: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 HH:mm:ss
A GIZ guidance programme helps young refugees learn about the world of work in Germany. Many use the opportunity as a springboard into employment.

: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 HH:mm:ss
Cities are facing major challenges – two thirds of all people worldwide will live in cities in 2050. Creative solutions for industry, society and the environment are required.

: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 HH:mm:ss
Coffee from the forests of Ethiopia still finds few buyers on the international market. Better quality standards and marketing are aiming to change that.

: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 HH:mm:ss
People working in agriculture need to protect themselves effectively against coronavirus infection. They can hear about how to do so on the radio.

: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 HH:mm:ss
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, GIZ is developing new ideas and refocusing existing projects. It is taking a wide variety of approaches.

: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 HH:mm:ss
Innovative transport systems in cities reduce emissions in the transport and traffic sectors. A new GIZ study underscores the importance of such global measures to meet climate goals.

: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 HH:mm:ss
‘I am delighted that I can contribute to shaping GIZ’s future.’

: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 HH:mm:ss
The coronavirus crisis is laying the groundwork for a social and environmental market economy that enables us to mitigate climate change and strengthen the economy. A commentary by Tanja Gönner, Chair of the GIZ Management Board.