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‘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.

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Fast and flexible

How GIZ works with transitional development assistance and why it is becoming increasingly important. Guest Column by Kristian Lempa

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Far away – and yet so near

They are working for GIZ in Lebanon, Pakistan and Ghana: three women and three men share their experience.

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Change

A magazine in transition

akzente is transitioning to become a purely online publication. GIZ Press Spokesperson Ute Schaeffer and Jörg Schindler, who was responsible for the magazine in the late 1990s, talk here about akzente as it was and is.

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Much achieved, but still a lot to do

Where GIZ stands after ten years, and why the company must continue to evolve. A contribution by Tanja Gönner, Chair of the Management Board

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‘Climate is at the heart of development policy’

Svenja Schulze is new to the German Development Ministry but not to Government. Her priorities are climate, poverty, gender, health and crisis prevention. In an interview, she discusses German development policy in flux.

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GIZ in transition

GIZ has undergone massive changes and evolved beyond recognition since the merger of GTZ, InWEnt and DED in 2011. It has grown in size and become more diverse.

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Twists, turns and transformation

Things appear necessary by virtue of their very existence – why change is so difficult. Author and publicist Ilija Trojanow examines inertia and lack of imagination.

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Regions

Mother Courage

People with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations from Colombia describe their difficult journey towards peace.

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Every dose counts

Tablets with the emmunize app and a connection to the electronic patient register are improving health care

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More than meets the eye: art made in Nigeria

Promoting young talent is a principle that GIZ puts into action around the globe. The Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration organised for the second time in a row an art master class in Nigeria in collaboration with the Nike Art Gallery, one of the largest galleries in West Africa. It is supported by BMZ.

30 young artists worked with experienced teachers from Nigeria’s vibrant art scene. They then presented their impressive work in two exhibitions in the country’s capital, Abuja. #GIZakzente invites you to take a virtual tour of the gallery and look at a selection of the work on show.

Quest of the Universe is the title of the piece by Ismail Zubair (acrylic on canvas, 60 cm x 75 cm)

In his Prime is the name of the piece by Ugah Eveshodioni Jane (acrylic on canvas, 60 cm x 75 cm)

One Sound is the title of the painting by Inechioma Georgina Issa (acrylic on canvas, 60 cm x 75 cm)

Untold Story is the name of the piece by Obiora Echekwube Ekeanozie (acrylic on canvas, 75 cm x 60 cm)

Einheit (Oneness) is the name of the painting by Habiba Ahmad Rufai (acrylic on canvas, 75 cm x 60 cm)

Limbo is the title of the piece by Yetonyon Nunayon Taiwo (acrylic on canvas, 60 cm x 75 cm)

Lyrics of our Greatness is the name of the piece by Gloria Eberechukwu Mmaduako (acrylic on canvas, 75 cm x 60 cm)

Home-coming is the title of the painting by Adebisi Ademola (acrylic on canvas, 120 cm x 75 cm)

Magel is the name of the piece by Clement Nwafor (acrylic on canvas, 75 cm x 60 cm)

The master class and the exhibitions were organised by GIZ as part of its Migration for Development programme. The programme is aimed at local people, internally displaced persons and returnees in selected countries of origin.

Click here to go to the catalogue with all the artists’ work.