akzente reports on GIZ’s work. In seven different thematic areas ranging from economic development and employment promotion to environment and energy to strengthening freedom and security, it offers solutions to complex challenges.
The European Union promotes development, peace and democracy around the world. GIZ is implementing a host of projects on its behalf all over the globe. Here is a selection.
Cocoa is an important product in western and central Africa. Together with various partners, GIZ has developed a training programme to help smallholders farm their land sustainably.
The EU wants to strengthen its relationship with Africa. The old concepts – donors and recipients, knowledge-bearers and learners – are a thing of the past. Today it is all about a joint vision and new roles.
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.
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.
