North and Central America

akzente provides insight into local engagement. GIZ’s expertise is in demand around the world. Together with its partners, it works in over 130 countries to offer people prospects and improve their living conditions over the long term.

Dancing salsa with a new leg

To enable Cuban orthopaedic technicians to provide modern prostheses for their patients, the German medical technology company Ottobock is supplying the island state with expertise and materials.

Through other eyes

A German-American exchange programme provides professionals with insights into the mentality of their host country.

Diplomacy revisited

Creative minds gathered in Montreal with a common goal: to shape the future of global communication.

Electricity from the pig farm

Renewable energy, particularly hydropower, plays a major role in Central America. Now, biogas plants are also generating clean energy.

Protecting the coastal forest

Climate change poses a threat to Costa Rica. The country has an ambitious plan to confront the changes.

Saving electricity, boosting profits

Replacing old refrigerators helps entrepreneurs and enables Mexico to achieve its climate targets.