Economic development and employment

We advise on economic policy and work with our partners to develop solutions for private sector promotion, and local, poverty-oriented financial systems to give everyone an opportunity to share the benefits of economic growth.

  • “We are doing pioneer work”
    Eduardo Soriano and Torsten Schwab explain the prospects of Power-to-X and why a German-Brazilian pilot project could pave the way.
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  • Bright change
    GIZ is empowering women entrepreneurs in India. Two women describe their inspiring journey towards self-employment.
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  • Every dose counts

    Vaccines need to be kept cold for them to be effective. A pilot project in Malawi is demonstrating how that can work in remote villages.
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  • Greening the economy
    Indonesia’s path towards a sustainable future, summarised by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati
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  • The signals are on green
    Our infographic shows which developments are already sustainable, and where there is an urgent need for a rethink.
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  • ‘We cannot go back to the old normal’
    Environment Minister Andrea Meza Murillo talks about Costa Rica’s ambitious goals for a green recovery from the pandemic.
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  • Green and fair
    Why embracing forms of economic activity that are sustainable and socially equitable fis vital for the international community.
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  • Drawing the right conclusions
    Why and how GIZ is working to build a green economic recovery. A column by Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Member of the Management Board at GIZ.
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  • ‘We see what women have achieved’
    Ghanaian farmer Janet Adade is adopting new approaches in agriculture and is passionate about sharing her knowledge.
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