GIZ Germany

: Tue, 05 May 2020 HH:mm:ss
An initiative for climate protection in cities ensures that authorities can operate from home and that urgent climate projects do not fall by the wayside.

: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
Ebola, the Zika virus and now Covid-19: the Epidemic Preparedness Team assists countries during epidemics – and is more in demand than ever.

: Thu, 30 Apr 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.

: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
Hospitals worldwide are straining to cope with COVID-19. Nepal’s hospitals have taken steps that will improve care in the short and in the long term.

: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
The coronavirus is posing enormous economic challenges, including in Moldova. Companies are using new solutions to produce protective clothing for medical staff.

: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
The 2019 Easter attacks reawakened fears of violence that this island nation thought had been consigned to its history. An initiative to help people come to terms with the civil war in a peaceful way is working to counteract this and is bringing different groups together.

: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
Recording new infections is vital to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The authorities in Nigeria and Ghana are therefore adapting the systems they already have in place.

: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
Using simple technology in a clever way to protect people from pandemics: a team with GIZ colleagues is among the winners at the world’s biggest hackathon.

: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 HH:mm:ss
Swift action is needed to tackle coronavirus. In Tunisia, too, digital experts are working hard to find solutions. And these are already being used around the world.

: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 HH:mm:ss
The latest issue of GIZ’s akzente magazine shows what people expect from democracy and how deficits can be overcome.

: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 HH:mm:ss
Every year, valuable tax revenue is lost in Zambia because many smaller companies do not pay taxes. A mobile solution now offers a simple way of submitting tax returns.

: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 HH:mm:ss
The textile industry is becoming increasingly important to Ghana. With the support of international companies, businesses are increasing production while promoting fair working conditions.

: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 HH:mm:ss
International cooperation improves security in unstable regions. The Munich Security Conference is an important forum for dialogue with international actors committed to peace and security.

: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 HH:mm:ss
Climate change and digital transformation are important issues in modern urban development. The Internet of Trees in Mexico is showing how to use digital solutions to involve people in the development process and make cities greener.

: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 HH:mm:ss
In Lebanon, locals and Syrian refugees live together in difficult circumstances. They are settling together in their neighbourhood and are reducing mutual prejudices.

: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 HH:mm:ss
Delivering rapid and tangible improvements in Libya while paving the way for long-term stabilisation.

: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 HH:mm:ss
Under the motto ‘Sustainability connects us all worldwide’, GIZ will be showcasing projects for sustainable growth in Berlin that are good for people and kind to the environment.

: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 HH:mm:ss
The world appears to experience a new crisis every day. But is the planet really on the brink of destruction or is this just a perception? State Secretary Martin Jäger explores this question in akzente magazine.

: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 HH:mm:ss
The conflict in Eastern Ukraine has caused 1.5 million people to leave their homes and move further west. They are now rebuilding their lives with support from their fellow citizens.

: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 HH:mm:ss
Online surveillance and censorship are a daily reality in many countries. An example from Mauritania illustrates how human rights defenders and media workers are learning to protect themselves as they navigate the digital world.