Delivering results worldwide: GIZ’s work in figures

Safe drinking water for 45 million!

That’s how many people around the world have benefitted from a supply of safe drinking water with the support of GIZ.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

17 times as much forest as Germany!

That’s how much forest has been protected worldwide with GIZ’s support.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

2 million tonnes oil saved!

That’s how much energy has been saved worldwide with GIZ’s support – for example with the help of thermal insulation for buildings and the use of solar collectors.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

2,2 million megawatt hours saved!

That’s how much electric power has been saved around the globe with GIZ support. That is enough to illuminate the Eiffel Tower in Paris every night for more than 6,000 years, or to light a German living room for more than 8 million years.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

One job every three-and-a-half minutes!

On average that’s how many jobs are created around the world with the support of GIZ – for both women and men on equal terms.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

12 times as large as Germany’s protected areas!

200 million hectares around the world have been declared or preserved as protected areas with GIZ’s support. That’s 12 times the area of Germany’s own protected areas.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

Species protection in 48 countries!

GIZ is working to preserve biodiversity in 48 countries around the globe. In Brazil alone, we have helped protect all 983 endangered species.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

Enhanced employment opportunities for 1,3 million!

That’s how many people have been able to undertake initial and advanced training with the support of GIZ – equivalent to the total number of young women and men in training in Germany itself.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

Working conditions improved for 2 million!

That’s how many people around the world have benefitted from better working conditions thanks to the GIZ’s support. They enjoy better health and safety conditions, have moresay, and enjoy fairer remuneration.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

3,2 million people have more money in their pocket!

That’s how many people worldwide enjoy a higher income with GIZ support.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

Electricity for 3,4 million!

That’s how many women and men around the world now have access to light and electricity thanks to GIZ’s support.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

Support for 4,4 million refugees!

4,4 million refugees around the world benefitted from GIZ support. To this must be added support for 3.8 million people living in the municipalities that have taken in refugees and displaced persons. 160,000 refugee children have received schooling with the support of GIZ.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

10 million football fields!

That’s the area that is now more sustainably farmed around the world with the support of GIZ. More than 4 million farmers now enjoy better yields and higher incomes.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

11 million people assisted in the fight against hunger!

GIZ has helped this many people around the globe overcome hunger and malnutrition.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

11 million children in school!

That’s how many children around the world enjoy a better school education thanks to GIZ’s support. That is the same number of children and young people as attend school in Germany.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

16 million toilets!

That’s how many people worldwide now have easier access to sanitation thanks to GIZ’s support.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

34 million chances to vote!

That’s how many people around the globe have benefitted from greater political participation, thanks to GIZ support.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

90 million satisfied citizens!

That’s how many people worldwide have benefitted from state services with the support of GIZ – from waste collection and disposal to passport applications.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

120 million patients!

That’s how many people worldwide have benefitted from improved health services thanks to GIZ’s support.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

More than 300 million people with health insurance!

That’s how many people today enjoy better health insurance cover with the support of GIZ. By way of comparison, the United States of America’s entire population is aroud 320 million.

Survey period: 2010 – 2015

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Displacement and migration

OUR WORK AROUND THE WORLD

WHETHER IT INVOLVES ENERGY SUPPLY, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, GOOD GOVERNANCE OR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE – IN AROUND 120 COUNTRIES AND IN OVER 1,500 ONGOING PROJECTS, GIZ AND ITS PARTNERS ARE WORKING TO MAKE CHANGE SUCCEED.

Precisely what that means is illustrated by a selection of GIZ projects worldwide focusing on displacement and migration, climate and energy, and security and stabilisation.

Four staff members in four countries explain how their work is helping shape a future worth living – around the world.

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Mbissine Diouf works at our regional office in Dakar, Senegal, where she promotes entrepreneurship.

Senegal

‘It makes me proud to see what a difference we’re making with our work here in Senegal. The results are there to be seen – not just in the figures, but also in very specific ways in people’s everyday lives. Let me give you an example. For a long time in Senegal electricity was only available in cities. With GIZ support, many villages now have access to electricity generated from solar power. This means that children now have light to do their homework in the evenings. We also promote employment. We are making a point of supporting women, because they use their income for the well-being of the whole family.’

Andreas Villar is developing climate solutions in Mexico City

Mexiko

‘The Mexican-German Climate Change Alliance is a platform to support cooperation and exchange between German and Mexican experts, business representatives and public decision-makers in the field of climate and energy. We look to see where common interests lie and where the two countries can learn from each other. We also work on innovations, new business models and low-carbon development paths. I’m personally deeply committed to the climate sector. I’d like to leave my children and generations to come a better world – which is why I believe our work in this field is so important.’

Karin Pluberg is a lawyer specialising in international and European law. Until 2016 she supported legal reform in Pristina, Kosovo. Recently she switched to an assignment in Tanzania

Kosovo

‘I really enjoy my work. I find it fascinating to see what steps need to be taken, some of them concurrently, to build a state and establish laws that work – and how GIZ can best support that. In Kosovo I’ve worked with partners who, although they come from a different cultural background, were looking in the same direction and were willing to go part of the way together. I think that’s a very beautiful idea, and it really motivates me in my job.’

Konrad De Bortoli spent several years as team leader in the GIZ-supported project Strengthening the Vocational Training System in Yangon, Myanmar.

Myanmar

‘Through our work we want to help Myanmar establish a system that will offer young people training that matches their talents and afterwards enable them to find a suitable job with adequate pay. Together with our partners we are working on various levels to improve vocational training, for instance through in-service training for teachers, curriculum development, the supply of equipment and policy advice. I’ve hugely enjoyed the job; the people are motivated, dedicated and very interested in changing their country.’

HIGH QUALITY, EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS.

These are priorities for GIZ. From the planning to the evaluation phase, we regularly review our work and the results we have achieved. Managing commissions requires a clear picture of the status of our projects and programmes, the most promising approaches, and where there are lessons to be learned. This is essential if we are to secure results and sustainably foster development.

Monitoring and evaluation