Security, reconstruction and peace

Our strength lies in linking short-term aid with long-term prospects. In the security sector, we support the demobilisation and reintegration of ex-combatants and provide advice on the build up and reform of capable, democratically legitimate and monitored institutions.

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The genie of freedom is out of the bottle

Guest column by Michaela Baur, Director General of GIZ’s Europe, Mediterranean, Central Asia Department.

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Perspectives Ethiopia

Forging a new path

In Ethiopia, refugees and Ethiopians learn together and put what they have learned into practice. Four people share their story.

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Technical and vocational education and training

‘Creating prospects for people’

An interview with GIZ-Manager Tobias Erbert about joint technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for refugees and Ethiopians.

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Report Coronavirus

Chain reaction in a crisis

After a decade of gradual progress in Colombia, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated social and environmental conflict.

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Urban development in Egypt

Open spaces amid a concrete jungle

In the overcrowded settlements of Egypt’s metropolises, there are glimmers of hope – community centres that provide places for young people and families to relax and play sport.

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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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Portrait

Young, female, Afghan, boss

Angiza Ghanizada is the director of a teacher training institute in a north-eastern province in the Hindu Kush. She is the first woman to hold this position.

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Background

United for peace

In a fragile country like Mali, greater stability is only possible if foreign, development, security and environmental policies are integrated with one another in the long term.

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