akzente presents personal perspectives. Leading national and international experts and observers express their positions and views on pressing global issues in guest articles. GIZ staff report on their experience in Germany and abroad.
Hello from Dar es Salaam
Helen Witte is a trained midwife. She works as an advisor in a GIZ health project in Tanzania to improve medical care for mothers and newborns in the Tanga region.
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.
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.
Feminist development policy: clear goals and a clear stance
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.
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. Guest article by Daniel Busche, GIZ Country Director in Ukraine
