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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.

Sustainable infrastructure

‘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.
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Custodians of natural treasures
Algeria is rich in biological diversity. The coastal regions in the north are home to many rare delights.
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Through the eyes of a child
Stray dogs, muddy paths and dangerous crossings are just some of the challenges Ukrainian children face on their way to school. Now those living in the city of Zhytomyr have a safer journey.
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Environment and climate change

Momentum for the energy transition
In the Dominican Republic, the energy transition is gaining momentum. Many stakeholders are joining forces to ensure that the Caribbean nation achieves its climate targets.
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‘We need new energy partnerships’
Antonio Almonte, Energy Minister of the Dominican Republic, explains how this Caribbean country can put its energy mix on a sustainable footing.
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Instagram posts from the rainforest
Portrait of Helena Gualinga, the Ecuadorian activist who campaigns for the rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of their habitats.
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Rural development

‘We need more support with vaccinations’
A pilot project in Malawi is showing how refrigerated COVID-19 vaccines can be transported to remote villages. An interview on the challenges and waiting for vaccines.
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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.
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‘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.
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Security, reconstruction and peace

‘Refugees must be able to speak for themselves’
An interview with Sabah Al Hallak, a Syrian women’s and human rights activist, about her own experience and her involvement in the Action Network on Forced Displacement.
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Fast and flexible
How GIZ works with transitional development assistance and why it is becoming increasingly important. Guest Column by Kristian Lempa
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Greater strength through partnership
‘Together we can achieve more’ is a principle that is especially relevant in international cooperation. Donors are therefore bundling their approaches more and more.
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Social development

Girl power on a surfboard
Our spotlight on social cohesion is dedicated to the integrative power of sport.
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Every dose counts
Tablets with the emmunize app and a connection to the electronic patient register are improving health care
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‘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.
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Governance and democracy

One team, more clout
Born out of the coronavirus crisis, the Team Europe concept now serves as a blueprint for EU-wide development cooperation.
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Education at the core of EU-Africa Partnership
A guest column by Patrick Awuah, Founder and President of Ashesi University in Ghana
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A renewed EU-Africa partnership fit to the global context
A guest column by Sandra Kramer, Director EU-AU relations, West and East Africa (DEVCO.D)
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Economic development and employment

Bright change
GIZ is empowering women entrepreneurs in India. Two women describe their inspiring journey towards self-employment.
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Frozen sunlight
A successful German-Indonesian project illustrates how renewable energy can boost the local economy in fishing villages across the archipelago.
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The signals are on green
Our infographic shows which developments are already sustainable, and where there is an urgent need for a rethink.
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