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GIZ works

There is currently a lively debate taking place about the purpose of development cooperation and how it is implemented. In this series, GIZ showcases how it achieves results – in partner countries and in Germany’s interests.

On this page, there are links to the articles in the series. The range is broad: in an interview with akzente, Chair of the Management Board Schäfer-Gümbel explains why international cooperation is more important today than ever before. GIZ is putting together a new offer for German companies to bring urgently needed skilled workers to Germany. And schools in Ukraine are offering more regular lessons again - with support from GIZ.

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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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Interview: ‘Our work is more important than ever’

Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel on Germany’s global responsibility and how international cooperation also achieves results in Germany.
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‘Without GIZ’s support, we wouldn’t have had the confidence to do it.’

Christine Arlt recruits skilled workers for commercial vehicle producer MAN’s servicing workshops. Baha Eddine Boukachata is employed as a mechanic at one of those workshops. In our interview, they explain how GIZ helped them cross paths.
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Interview: ‘We provide direct and unbureaucratic support’

German cities, districts and local authorities are supporting their Ukrainian partner municipalities with civil protection and reconstruction. GIZ project manager Maria König explains how this works.
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Climate-friendly rice cultivation

GIZ works! Climate-friendly rice production reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Three women quinoa producers in Bolivia

Women entrepreneurs in Bolivia: Business knowledge leads to success

GIZ works! GIZ has provided over 1,000 farmers with machinery. They now produce foodstuff such as quinoa more efficiently – and some of their produce is exported to Germany.

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Green hydrogen: a new market for the fuel of the future

Green hydrogen can help mitigate climate change. Pilot projects aim to make hydrogen technology ready to market.
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Tackling mpox with a new test and training courses

GIZ and Charité are enabling the reference laboratory in Benin to comprehensively diagnose poxviruses for the first time. Early detection of the viral disease helps Germany too.
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Measuring results

Focusing on results and user benefits is a key element of GIZ’s evaluations. GIZ uses its evaluation system to implement its evaluation policy.
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Supporting the private sector in the search for skilled workers

GIZ works! Skilled workers from abroad are indispensable in Germany. GIZ helps companies in finding well-qualified applicants.
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Skilled workers from Kerala for Wolfratshausen

How an Indian nurse and a district hospital in the foothills of the German Alps came together: Triple Win explained – experience with placing skilled workers.
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Skilled workers for Germany

GIZ works! GIZ supports SMEs in recruiting skilled workers from abroad.
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Ukraine: Learning to rebuild and rebuilding to learn

GIZ works! Small communities are rebuilding their schools. New digital hubs ensure better online teaching – often from the school basement.

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