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.

Interview

‘Helping to build social peace in Mexico’

Maximilian Murck, Manager of the Strengthening the Rule of Law Project in Mexico, on the origins, key findings and next steps of the cooperation.

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Mexico

Tracking down the truth

A Mexican-German team shows how forensic science can help bring certainty for families of missing persons..

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Report El Salvador

Dreams you can touch

As they look for alternatives to migration, young people in El Salvador now receive support with vocational training, finding employment and personal development.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable Energy

A look back at a project and its results.

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Modern prosthesis for Cuba

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.

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Perspectives

Through other eyes

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

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Global Diplomacy Lab

Diplomacy revisited

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

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Biogas in Costa Rica

Electricity from the pig farm

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

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Protecting the coastal forest

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

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