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Security, reconstruction and peace: Avoiding water conflicts

Water is becoming scarcer. Demand is increasing. Dialogues with countries bordering rivers and lakes reduce the potential for conflict.
A woman using a measuring device to check the soil in a field, surrounded by green plants under a blue sky. © G. Smith, CIAT

Rural development: Agricultural research works!

African smallholders are using new knowledge to make their farms fit for the future.
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Social Development: Improving access to good food by saving and investing together

In Cambodia, a healthy diet and social protection go hand in hand.
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Security, reconstruction and peace: No reconstruction without health

Reconstruction is under way in Ukraine, for example to rebuild hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
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Security, reconstruction and peace: Central Africa: the economy cannot thrive without peace

Anyone wanting to extract resources legally has to resolve conflicts and promote
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Governance and democracy: Get your facts straight!

Disinformation threatens democracies. GIZ promotes fact-based discourse, both on and offline.

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30.01.2025

From limes to dried fruit: High-quality organic products for Germany and Europe

GIZ works! Together with the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), GIZ supports organic producers worldwide. At the BIOFACH trade fair in Nuremberg, their products are attracting buyers from across Germany and Europe.
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21.01.2025

50 years of commitment to Kenya’s future

79 projects, one goal: GIZ Kenya has been committed to the long-term development of the country and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for 50 years.
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13.01.2025

Higher yields and incomes, better nutrition

Aquaculture schemes can secure food and higher incomes. GIZ supports sustainable fish farming in Zambia.
Six people stand close together and look at a smartphone.

09.01.2025

Harnessing the power of AI to improve harvests

Young software developers in Kenya and Uganda are working on AI-based recommendations for farmers. GIZ is providing advisory support.
A woman processes milk so it can be better preserved.

23.12.2024

Syria: Supporting people to shape their own future

Syria has a chance of a better future after the fall of the Assad regime. GIZ is already supporting people in shaping the future of their country.
Two women in colorful clothes bend over a notepad together and write something on it.

19.12.2024

Women reporters for justice

Women in Nepal are encouraging other survivors of the civil war to talk about what they have experienced. That also helps them to heal from their own experiences.
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18.12.2024

Teaming up to protect Algeria’s coast

When it comes to protecting Algeria’s coast, everyone needs to have their say. GIZ brings all the different stakeholders together and develops solutions that work for everyone.
Five young people in a modern room; three look at a laptop while two chat.

05.12.2024

Innovation for transformation

The ‘Suli Innovation House’ in Iraq is a place that creates ideas for a more digital economy as well as jobs for young people.
Women wearing helmets sit on motorcycles in front of a store

27.11.2024

Women who drive business

In Rwanda, a group of women are establishing themselves as motorcycle taxi drivers. In the process, they overcome stereotypes and develop new business ideas.
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18.11.2024

A new approach to water scarcity

GIZ is supporting Jordan in the desalination of brackish water. With this, the country now meets 15 per cent of its drinking water requirements – a figure that is rising.
Viktoriia learns to install windows in such a way that they insulate in the best possible way.

08.11.2024

‘My knowledge in construction will be very important to rebuild Ukraine’

Viktoriia is a student in construction technology in Kyiv. In the interview, she explains why she took trainings for energy-efficient construction developed by GIZ.
Minister for Development Svenja Schulze, GIZ board members Hoven, Schäfer-Gümbel, Herken.

07.11.2024

Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel: ‘No global development issue can be resolved in isolation’

Cooperation in partnership was the focus of GIZ’s annual reception for external partners in Berlin.
Two women sit together while one of them holds a marula nut in her hand.

21.10.2024

Biodiversity as a business model

There is a high demand for biological raw materials from Africa – whether it is for cosmetics or pharmaceutical products. Commercial use of these materials need not come at the cost of biodiversity.
A group of representatives of indigenous groups in traditional dress sit in conversation with representatives of the COP16 Presidency in Tayrona, Colombia, in the run-up to COP16, with trees in the background.

14.10.2024

‘A COP for the people’

COP16 is focused on local participation. GIZ staff member Sara Chavarriaga explains why this is so important and what challenges it creates.
A turtle at the bottom of the sea with a diving person in the background.

11.10.2024

Caribbean – Financial security for species conservation

In the Caribbean, biodiversity preservation and economic prospects go hand in hand. Together with partners, GIZ is ensuring long-term financial security for ecosystems.
A woman (Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi) in a purple blazer stands at a podium with a microphone and smiles.

07.10.2024

“Africa is not a problem to be solved, we are part of today’s solution.”

Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi advises governments in Africa on economic matters. In our interview, she argues in favour of a green restructuring of African economies.
Seven focused young people sitting at their computers in an Orange Digital Center.

04.10.2024

Cocoa 2.0: Digital answers to climate change

Agriculture needs smart solutions in the face of climate change. To make this work, GIZ and the telecommunications company Orange are collaborating in Côte d’Ivoire.
Two women walking between yellow taxi buses in the megacity Lagos (Nigeria).

23.09.2024

Improving mobility in the metropolis

New data is helping to make public transport safe and accessible for everyone. A study is investigating how women use transport in Lagos.
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Security, reconstruction and peace

Violent conflicts and natural disasters threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. We support our partners in alleviating the structural causes of violent conflict and developing capacities for peaceful conflict transformation.

Facts and figures

Syria: Over 210,000 operations made possible, e.g. through the repair of hospitals

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Ukraine: Around 28,000 children and young people can take part in online lessons via digital centres

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Our agricultural projects have already enabled 650,000 people to improve their nutrition

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Zambia: 9,000 businesses were able to markedly increase their fish production through sustainable pond aquaculture

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260,000 people have already completed a vocational training measure

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Over 2.2 million people worldwide received support in overcoming hunger and malnutrition

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  • What is a future worth living?
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  • Award for Equality: The GIZ office in Mexico
  • Cultivating sustainability: The GIZ office in Albania
  • Türkiye: Bringing Hope on Wheels

Build4Skills: TVET Story from Kenya

Circular City Labs – Testing Reusable Packaging Systems in Cities

Jenseits des Shirts - Wie “Vom Feld in den Fanshop” die lokale Bevölkerung in Indien stärkt

Arbeiten an der Schnittstelle: humanitäre Hilfe, Entwicklung, Frieden

zuhören, verbinden, verändern: Partnerschaften in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit

What is a future worth living?

RESICODI Action: Insight into digital solutions for basic education in Namibia and Rwanda

Award for Equality: The GIZ office in Mexico

Cultivating sustainability: The GIZ office in Albania

Türkiye: Bringing Hope on Wheels

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