Governance and democracy

GIZ assists its partners in establishing democratic systems and networks across all social groups, as a way of identifying relevant solutions to political, economic and social challenges. We advise at every political level.

The ABC of security

How measures to improve the literacy of police officers in Afghanistan are helping stabilise the country. A visit to Bamiyan Province

Breaking new ground together

They challenge stereotypes and are role models: female members of Jordan’s regional councils in action.

‘Don’t try to be superwomen’

Interview with Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

The rise of women

Women have increasingly taken top-level political posts. Malliga Och describes the long road to power.

On course for a better future

Local authorities in Ukraine can now decide how they spend their money themselves.

New ways to tackle the global jobs crisis

World Bank economist David Robalino describes the fight against rising unemployment.