Economic development and employment

We deliver advice on economic policy issues and, with our partners, find solutions to develop the private sector and boost employment. We create local, pro-poor financial systems to give everyone the opportunity to share the benefits of economic development and economic growth.

The private sector in focus

Why closer cooperation with the private sector is essential and how this relates to the new geopolitical situation.

For a resilient Ukraine

Since 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s large-scale war of aggression – with military and civilian support from Germany. GIZ is heavily involved in civilian efforts. Our infographic shows the results.

Ein älterer Mann mit weißem Haar und Bart lächelt in einem weißen Hemd vor einer sonnigen, grünen Naturkulisse in die Kamera.

Hello from the forest

My name is Martin Neumann and I began my first job at GIZ almost 40 years ago.

Abstrakte Komposition aus überlappenden Polygonen in gedeckten Tönen wie Grün, Beige, Schwarz und Ocker ohne erkennbare Figuren oder Objekte.

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A matter of justice and dignity

In order for Syrians to rebuild their country in a just and stable manner, the property rights of refugees and displaced persons must be secured. Together with partners, GIZ has created an important basis for this to happen.

Frau mit roter „giz“-Basecap und Dienstkleidung mit Namensschild und rotem Lanyard sitzt angeschnallt auf dem Rücksitz eines Autos und blickt freundlich in die Kamera.

Hello from Niamey

I’m Natalie Naeser. I work for GIZ in Niger, where I manage the Sahel Resilience Strengthening project.

Schwarz-weiße Zeichnung eines Mannes mit lockigem Haar und kariertem Hemd vor hellblauem Hintergrund.

Illustration: Julian Rentzsch

‘Creating sustainable jobs with purpose: balancing profit and impact’

Kaleab Getaneh Zewelde is the co-founder and CEO of Mela for Her. The Ethiopian company for reusable menstrual products not only stands for sustainable goods with a social impact, it also offers attractive employment opportunities for women.

Diskussion in einem Konferenzraum mit einer Frau im grauen Blazer, die mit Gestik spricht, umgeben von mehreren Personen in Businesskleidung, die aufmerksam zuhören.

Gaby Gerster/GIZ

Putting international cooperation on a new footing

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer discusses new partnerships with the Global South and explains why they are particularly important now.

GIZ Vorständin Anna Sophie Herken sitzt an einem Konferenztisch in einem modernen Büro mit Glaswand und runden Deckenleuchten im Hintergrund.

GIZ/Gaby Gerster

‘The responsible use of AI could be a game changer in Africa’

In this interview for akzente, Member of the GIZ Management Board Anna Sophie Herken discusses why women leaders are necessary for a just transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) and why GIZ has launched the FemAI Leaders for Africa Initiative.

Gezeichnetes Porträt einer Frau mit langen dunklen Haaren und Hemd vor einem strukturierten türkisblauen Hintergrund.

Illustration: Julian Rentzsch

‘Being a park ranger is a dream job for many of us’

Laura Díaz is one of 105 women park rangers in Costa Rica’s conservation areas. Costa Rica is employing more and more women rangers in biodiversity protection and climate action.

In einem dichten, von Sonnenlicht durchfluteten Blätterdach ist eine gut getarnte Schlange mit hervorschauendem Kopf auf einem Ast versteckt.

Tapash Paul

‘Nature’s not interested in geopolitics’

Biodiversity is crucial to our future and needs to stay on the global agenda. GIZ biodiversity expert Silke Spohn assesses how biodiversity is faring.

Ensuring everyone benefits from AI

GIZ is working on developing and using fair artificial intelligence with partner countries. Petra Zimmermann-Steinhart and Bernd Lakemeier explain what that looks like and how it is helping hundreds of millions of people in Africa and Asia.

Drei junge Erwachsene, zwei Frauen mit Kopftuch und ein Mann, untersuchen gemeinsam ein wettertechnisches Gerät mit Solarpaneelen.

Profile Kita/GIZ

‘Closing the digital divide between urban and rural areas’

In Indonesia, GIZ is working with the non-profit organisation Common Room to support rural communities with AI-driven pilot projects for climate adaptation. An interview with the head of the organisation, Gustaff H. Iskandar.