Guest articles

Michael Holländer explains why work is a topic for GIZ, how the company promotes training and employment and what link this has to skilled workers for Germany.

Rwanda has been Julia Gabriel's home for four years now. From there, she provides support for a regional programme with activities in 12 countries. The focus is on peace, security and raw materials.

Irina Scheffmann and Katja Kammerer jointly manage the Commissioning Parties Division as a so-called co-leadership duo. Find out more how that works.

Claire Aanes has been working in the Palestinian Territories for four years. She advises organisations and initiatives that provide psychosocial support for children and youths.

The Sustainable Development Goals are like a mammoth giant that is collapsing under its own weight. They are too complex and at the same time underfunded.

BMZ adopted its feminist development policy strategy a few months ago. Annette Mummert explains why this is important and what it means for GIZ’s work.

What does German feminist development policy mean? akzente asked international activists to share their thoughts with us.

Half-time for the Sustainable Development Goals – Julia Iversen explains where we stand and what this means for international cooperation

I’ve been working for GIZ in Benin since 2020. Every morning, my route to work takes me across a small lagoon. It’s a sight I’ll never get tired of, and one that reminds me of the importance of water every day.

When Russia launched its war of aggression on Ukraine, GIZ was able to provide rapid and effective assistance because of our presence throughout the country. Since then, we have been combining rapid assistance with reconstruction and advice on reforms. By Daniel Busche, GIZ Country Director in Ukraine

Why an intact natural world can help us address various challenges. By Kirsten Hegener, Director of GIZ’s Competence Centre for Biodiversity, Forests and Agriculture.  

Why GIZ is championing free online systems. By Björn Richter, Digital Transformation Cluster Coordinator