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.

Perspectives

Bright change

GIZ is empowering women entrepreneurs in India. Two women describe their inspiring journey towards self-employment.

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Report

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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Guest column

Greening the economy

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

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Infografic

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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Interview

‘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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Essay

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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Background

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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Interview

‘We see what women have achieved’

Ghanaian farmer Janet Adade is adopting new approaches in agriculture and is passionate about sharing her knowledge.

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Report

‘How do we reach people?’

A pilot project in Kosovo shows how behavioural science can help to improve tax compliance.

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