GIZ Germany

: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 HH:mm:ss
The latest issue of GIZ’s akzente magazine explores ideas and concepts of human security and provides an insight into practical work in this field.

: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 HH:mm:ss
GIZ wants to embed diversity more systematically in its corporate culture. By signing the German Diversity Charter, the company aims to ensure it reflects all dimensions of diversity.

: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 HH:mm:ss
Environmental protection and successful economic development are not mutually exclusive – as evidenced by a project supporting women who produce cosmetic oils in Algeria’s nature reserves.

: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 HH:mm:ss
20 years of the Civil Peace Service (CPS): in Guatemala, the CPS is helping indigenous women protect themselves against sexual assault.

: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 HH:mm:ss
Rural Africa’s economy is slow-moving. Yet there is no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit. Local coaches are tapping into this – resulting in thousands of new jobs.

: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 HH:mm:ss
A total of 77,700 people returned to Kyrgyzstan from abroad in 2017. They bring with them a host of skills and keen to put them to good use at home.

: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 HH:mm:ss
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel: ‘Really looking forward to my new role.’

: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 HH:mm:ss
Joining forces can stem climate change in agriculture. An alliance for sustainable rice shows how this can work – and farmers benefit too.

: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 HH:mm:ss
Climate change, droughts and floods make arable farming virtually impossible in the Ethiopian lowlands. Weirs are used to collect the precious water and store it in the soil.

: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 HH:mm:ss
In Nairobi, huge quantities of waste are endangering residents' health and their natural environment. With German support, one company is now recycling the waste it collects.

: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 HH:mm:ss
Microplastic, single-use bags, electronic waste – the latest issue of GIZ’s akzente magazine puts waste in the spotlight.

: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 HH:mm:ss
Local people living alongside the River Champavathi have helped to restore old water reservoirs to protect their crops in times of drought and flooding. As a new digital tool developed by GIZ shows, however, water is becoming increasingly scarce all over the world.

: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 HH:mm:ss
Making the most of wind and solar power is possible thanks to accurate weather forecasts. A German company is providing the expertise required.

: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 HH:mm:ss
This new way of storing data could prove highly beneficial to international cooperation. The Blockchain Lab pursues practical applications.

: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 HH:mm:ss
Green building – GIZ’s Campus Kottenforst in Bonn wins award for its sustainable construction methods.

: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 HH:mm:ss
Mexico is in the midst of a security and justice crisis, with thousands of people forcibly disappeared and many others seemingly immune from prosecution, even for the most serious crimes. International partners are supporting efforts to find and identify victims.

: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 HH:mm:ss
Rwanda wants to create a diverse and modern economy. Targeted support for companies and practical training are creating new and better jobs.

: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 HH:mm:ss
Ukraine’s upcoming parliamentary elections will see the country using a digital voting advice application for the first time. In addition, a modern public procurement system is providing transparency.

: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 HH:mm:ss
More than 50 countries have signed a free trade agreement drafted by the African Union that could pave the way for sustainable growth on the continent.

: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 HH:mm:ss
In countries such as Costa Rica and El Salvador, well-thought out business initiatives by the private sector are helping young people to identify career prospects in their own country.