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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

Global CO2 emissions: the warmest seven years on record
Growing emissions of greenhouse gases are harming the climate. Where exactly do we stand in terms of CO2 emissions?
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A breath of fresh air for green jobs
The Egyptian German Technical Academy shows how good training and quality education go hand in hand with responsibility for our planet.
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‘We need to reform our food system’
In this akzente interview, agricultural scientist Matin Qaim talks about the global food situation and explains why the current crisis is a continuation of an unwelcome development.
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Rural development

When humans and machines learn
A young IT expert from Uganda on the opportunities that artificial intelligence offers for agriculture
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‘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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Security, reconstruction and peace

The woman putting solar panels on Gaza rooftops
Ghada Krayem, a Palestinian solar energy technician, is showing how women can advance the energy transition and overcome social barriers in the process.
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‘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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Social development

‘Digitalisation as an opportunity to overcome differences instead of deepening divisions’
Food security is under pressure worldwide. GIZ expert Diana Diekjürgen explains the role that digitalisation could play for food security in the future.
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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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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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