Economic development and employment

We deliver advice on economic policy issues and, with our partners, find solutions to develop the private sector and boost employment. We create local, pro-poor financial systems to give everyone the opportunity to share the benefits of economic development and economic growth.

Green is the colour of hope

An excursion to the area surrounding the La Tigra Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica illustrates how many people are working together in the interests of nature conservation – the private sector is also doing its bit for the green recovery.

‘Taking a holistic view of climate change and agriculture’

The following interview with GIZ experts Christel Weller-Molongua and Jochen Renger focuses on hunger and nutrition.

“The direction of travel is clear”

Exclusive interview with Edward Calthrop, Head of the Climate Policy Unit of the European Investment Bank (EIB).

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.

Green Recovery: greener and fairer

Governments are investing hundreds of billions of euros in their economies to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exploring and protecting

A young Moroccan speleologist is preserving biodiversity in his home country and creating income opportunities. This is the story of somebody with a long-term vision – even in (and especially in) the COVID-19 crisis.

Namibischer Bauer vor einem Zaun stehend. Er trägt ein T-Shirt, eine helle Hose und einen Hut und schaut in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund sind unscharf Kühe und eine ländliche Umgebung zu erkennen.

A prickly solution

The bush is spreading in the expanses of Namibia. A visit to the north east of the country reveals how thorny twigs are turned into animal feed.

“Our aim is to restore balance within the ecosystem.”

Progress Kashandula, General Manager of the De-bushing Advisory Service (DAS) in Namibia.

Ein Bauer in Äthiopien fährt einen blauen Traktor über ein trockenes Feld mit Hügeln und einer kleinen Siedlung im Hintergrund. Der Himmel ist klar, und der Bauer schaut konzentriert in die Kamera.

A driving force for a better future

Modern technology could enable farmers in Ethiopia to achieve far higher yields. Young men and women at a training centre are learning how to use agricultural machinery efficiently and how to manage a farm professionally.

Zwei EU-Flaggen wehen vor einem Gebäude mit Glasfassade unter bewölktem Himmel.

‘A successful EU Council Presidency – in spite of the pandemic’

Tanja Gönner, Chair of the GIZ Management Board, looks back at Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Her conclusion? A lot was achieved in the face of the pandemic.

‘Suddenly, we felt we could speak freely’

Interview with Amel Saidane, President of Tunisian StartUps, on how digital transformation presents opportunities for Tunisia.

‘We’re becoming closer’

Interview with psychologist Franz Kernjak about his work in GIZ’s counselling service COPE and the challenges facing staff and managers during the pandemic.