Economic development and employment

We advise on economic policy and work with our partners to develop solutions for private sector promotion, and local, poverty-oriented financial systems to give everyone an opportunity to share the benefits of economic growth.

Saving Angkor’s temples
The awe-inspiring Angkor’s World Heritage Site is famous the world over, but the task of preserving the legacy of the Khmer culture is every bit as overwhelming as the temple complex itself. Germany is supporting Cambodia.

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Dreams, facts and technology
Digitalisation is an important driver of development, but only if everyone benefits from it equally. akzente has gathered interesting facts and figures to show how much needs to be done to bridge the digital divide.

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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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Greening the economy

Indonesia’s path towards a sustainable future, summarised by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati

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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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‘We cannot go back to the old normal’

Environment Minister Andrea Meza Murillo talks about Costa Rica’s ambitious goals for a green recovery from the pandemic.

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Green and fair

Why embracing forms of economic activity that are sustainable and socially equitable fis vital for the international community.

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Drawing the right conclusions

Why and how GIZ is working to build a green economic recovery. A column by Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Member of the Management Board at GIZ.

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