Governance and democracy

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.

‘Africa can capture the century’

Kandeh Yumkella has left a high-ranking position at the United Nations in order to push for progress in Sierra Leone.

‘Stop saying nothing has changed!’

Tunisians should be more proud of what they have achieved after the Arab Spring, says Amel Karboul.

Diplomacy revisited

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

Justice for all

A growing number of Afghans are aware of their rights. Mediators and legal advice centres are helping in this process.

Greening Cairo’s rooftops

Vegetable growing on tower blocks: just one example of how residents are improving their living conditions.

The right to freedom

Paralegals support thousands of citizens who have been imprisoned without charge or trial in Bangladesh.