Asia

Exploring the world’s largest mangrove forest by boat, engaging in discussion with a Sri Lankan agricultural expert, or visiting the teams of experts rescuing Cambodia’s temples: akzente’s reports on Asia provide both analysis at political level and inspiring personal stories.

province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the north of Pakistan

Building a sense of community

Pakistani households have been living next to Afghan refugee families in the north of Pakistan for decades, without either side mixing with the other. By providing safe spaces to meet, for women in particular, GIZ is bringing both sets of neighbours together.

Ebb and flow

The Mekong River is a lifeline for millions of people in South-East Asia. In times of climate change, riparian countries are working hand in hand for sustainable use of the ecosystem – with Germany’s support.

Saving Angkor’s temples

The awe-inspiring Angkor’s World Heritage Site is famous the world over, but the task of preserving the legacy of the Khmer culture is every bit as overwhelming as the temple complex itself. Germany is supporting Cambodia.

A village is saving its jungle

Lao PDR’s tropical forests are a treasure. But they are under threat from slash-and-burn practices. We meet the people protecting the trees.

‘Refugees must be able to speak for themselves’

An interview with Sabah Al Hallak, a Syrian women’s and human rights activist, about her own experience and her involvement in the Action Network on Forced Displacement.

Bright change

GIZ is empowering women entrepreneurs in India. Two women describe their inspiring journey towards self-employment.

Frozen sunlight

Green economic recovery in action: a successful German-Indonesian project illustrates how renewable energy can boost the local economy in fishing villages across the archipelago – with solar-powered ice makers.

Greening the economy

Indonesia’s path towards a sustainable future, summarised by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati

A well of cooperation

Water is a precious resource in Central Asia. akzente visits Uzbekistan to see how it can be distributed sustainably and fairly – and how this enhances stability in the region in times of climate change.

‘Explaining climate change research so that it makes sense’

An interview with GIZ Programme Manager Caroline Milow about the Green Central Asia initiative

Das Bild zeigt viele kleine, grüne Pflänzchen, die aus einem rosa-roten Untergrund wachsen. Jedes Pflänzchen hat ein paar winzige Blätter und einen schlanken Stängel, der sich aus einem dunklen Punkt im Untergrund erhebt. Die rosa-rote Unterlage scheint ein Wachstumsmedium für die Keimlinge zu sein.

Growing together

A successful mentoring programme in South-East Asia illustrates what Business Scouts for Development do.

Confidence on wheels

Remote, but forward-looking: Singra shows how e-mobility can change lives – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.