Stories on peace and security

Report

Africa’s path to fairer land rights

Secure land rights promote development and stability. Together with the African Union, GIZ is taking action to drive sustainable progress on land issues.

Geteiltes Porträtbild einer Frau in rosa Jacke und eines Mannes im Nadelstreifenanzug mit gelber Krawatte, beide vor hellem Hintergrund.

Interview

‘We can shape a digital future that is both innovative and responsible’

Interview with Vint Cerf, ‘Father of the Internet’, and Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Vice-Chair of the GIZ Management Board

Six people posing together for a group photo, one person in the center holding a sign reading "#TEAMEUROPE".

Interview

‘Europe is a global forward-looking partner’

Michal Minčev heads the Czech Development Agency. In our interview he talks about new geopolitical realities, the need to pool resources and Europe’s position in the world.

Infographic

For a resilient Ukraine

Since 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s large-scale war of aggression – with military and civilian support from Germany. GIZ is heavily involved in civilian efforts. Our infographic shows the results.

Illustration einer Frau fragmentierte grafische Flächen

Feature

A matter of justice and dignity

In order for Syrians to rebuild their country in a just and stable manner, the property rights of refugees and displaced persons must be secured. Together with partners, GIZ has created an important basis for this to happen.

Eine Frau mit blonden, lockigen Haaren steht auf einem Balkon, trägt ein schwarzes, gemustertes Spitzenoberteil und lächelt leicht, im Hintergrund ist üppiges tropisches Grün mit Blüten und einem bewölkten Himmel zu sehen.

Hello from Niamey

I’m Natalie Naeser. I work for GIZ in Niger, where I manage the Sahel Resilience Strengthening project.

Schwarz-weißes, digital gezeichnetes Porträt einer Frau mit langen, dunklen Haaren und Ohrringen vor einem türkisfarbenen Aquarellhintergrund mit schwarzem Rollkragenpullover

Three questions

‘We need a seat at the table – not next to it’

Anila Noor is the spokesperson of a network for refugee women and LBTIQ+ individuals. With GIZ support, the network empowers women who have been forcibly displaced to connect with each other and shape political processes directly.

Diskussion in einem Konferenzraum mit einer Frau im grauen Blazer, die mit Gestik spricht, umgeben von mehreren Personen in Businesskleidung, die aufmerksam zuhören.

Guest article

Putting international cooperation on a new footing

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer discusses new partnerships with the Global South and explains why they are particularly important now.

Eine Frau mit schulterlangem blondem Haar trägt eine farbenfrohe Bluse mit abstraktem Muster und spricht auf einer Veranstaltung in Brüssel an einem Rednerpult mit einem Mikrofon in der Hand.

Interview

‘GIZ’s expertise is incredibly valuable’

Hildegard Bentele, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Development, talks about learning from crises, the EU’s place in the current geopolitical rivalry and what GIZ offers in international cooperation.

Ein Mann mit kurzem Bart und brauner Jacke steht vor einer bunten Wandmalerei, die eine Person mit mehreren Hunden an der Leine zeigt.

Hello from Kyiv

My name is Maksym Vernyhora and I am working on a GIZ mental health project in Ukraine.

Luftaufnahme eines weitläufigen Geländes mit Gebäuden, Sportanlagen und einer angrenzenden Stadt in einer hügeligen Landschaft.

Reportage

On a mission: new horizons

How a barracks in Kosovo became an attractive centre for business and training: we visit the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren. With GIZ support, it has become one of the most important hubs for innovation in the Western Balkans.

Exterior view of the ITP Prizren building with three flagpoles, seating on the lawn and several people on the grounds.

Interview

‘A symbol of Kosovo’s transformation’

Kosovo’s Government is focusing on innovation and digitalisation in government and the economy. In the interview, Lulëzon Jagxhiu, advisor to Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti, discusses the role played by the Innovation and Training Park in Prizren. The transformation of the former Bundeswehr military camp into a civilian economic and educational centre is a German-Kosovar initiative.