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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.

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Integrated Company Report 2025

Successful and sustainable international cooperation requires intensive collaboration
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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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Where we work

Our work is making a difference. Together with our partners, we have implemented more than 1,600 projects in 2025. 

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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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‘Interest in Africa is growing rapidly’

Heiko Schwiderowski is the Director for Sub-Saharan Africa and Development Cooperation at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) and a member of the GIZ Private Sector Advisory Board. He sees good prospects for the German economy in Africa – but, at the same time, many hurdles.

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Giving people stability

GIZ project manager Eike Vater explains why Germany is providing reconstruction aid to Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion and what strategies GIZ is pursuing.

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Mexico: Viva el agua!

In Mexico, GIZ supports investment by international companies in sustainable water supply. This strengthens resilience and ensures access to water for people and businesses.

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Perspectives

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Researching together, protecting together: Germany’s Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, saw for himself the work of Ghanaian and German scientists on vaccine development during a visit to Ghana. The GIZ has connected experts from the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine with those from the Institute of Virology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
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