Who we are
and where we work

As a worldwide service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education, GIZ works with partners to deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. A public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government and many other public and private sector commissioning parties and clients in achieving their objectives in the field of international cooperation. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

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For more than 50 years, we have been working together with our partners for a future worth living.
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Our vision

We work to shape a future worth living around the world.

GIZ has two registered offices in Germany, one in Bonn and one in Eschborn. The company is represented at six other locations in Germany and operates in nearly 120 countries.*

An overview of all GIZ projects
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Overview of all GIZ locations*

GERMANY
Berlin ­/ Bonn ­/ Bonn-Röttgen ­/ Eschborn ­/ Düsseldorf ­/ Hamburg ­/ Magdeburg ­/ Feldafing
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AFRICA
Algeria ­/ Benin ­/ Botswana ­/ Burkina Faso ­/ Burundi ­/ Cameroon ­/ Cape Verde ­/ Central African Republic (CAR) ­/ Chad ­/ Côte d’Ivoire ­/ Democratic Republic of the Congo ­/ Djibouti ­/ Egypt ­/ Ethiopia ­/ Gambia ­/ Ghana ­/ Guinea ­/ Kenya ­/ Lesotho ­/ Liberia ­/ Libya ­/ Madagascar ­/ Malawi ­/ Mali ­/ Mauritania ­/ Morocco ­/ Mozambique ­/ Namibia ­/ Niger ­/ Nigeria ­/ Republic of the Congo ­/ Rwanda ­/ Senegal ­/ Sierra Leone ­/ Somalia ­/ South Africa ­/ South Sudan ­/ Tanzania ­/ Togo ­/ Tunisia ­/ Uganda ­/ Zambia ­/ Zimbabwe
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ASIA
Bangladesh ­/ Cambodia ­/ China ­/ Fiji ­/ India ­/ Indonesia ­/ Iraq ­/ Jordan ­/ Kazakhstan ­/ Kyrgyzstan ­/ Laos ­/ Lebanon ­/ Malaysia ­/ Marshall Islands ­/ Mongolia ­/ Myanmar ­/ Nepal ­/ Pakistan ­/ Palestinian territories ­/ Philippines ­/ Russian Federation ­/ Saudi Arabia ­/ Sri Lanka ­/ Tajikistan ­/ Thailand ­/ Türkiye ­/ Turkmenistan ­/ United Arab Emirates ­/ Uzbekistan ­/ Vanuatu ­/ Viet Nam ­/ Yemen
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EUROPE
Albania ­/ Armenia ­/ Azerbaijan ­/ Belarus ­/ Belgium ­/ Bosnia and Herzegovina ­/ Croatia ­/ Cyprus ­/ Georgia ­/ Greece ­/ Kosovo ­/ Moldova ­/ Montenegro ­/ North Macedonia ­/ Poland ­/ Serbia ­/ Spain ­/ Ukraine
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CENTRAL AMERICA
Barbados ­/ Costa Rica ­/ Dominican Republic ­/ El Salvador ­/ Grenada ­/ Guatemala ­/ Honduras ­/ Jamaica ­/ Mexico ­/ Panama ­/ Saint Lucia
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SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina ­/ Bolivia ­/ Brazil ­/ Chile ­/ Colombia ­/ Ecuador ­/ Guyana ­/ Paraguay ­/ Peru
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* As at 31 December 2024

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Our work | Sustainable supply chains

Coveted raw materials, fairly sourced

GIZ’s work contributes to the accountable, socially responsible and transparent extraction of rare raw materials in Latin America.

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Our work | Digitalisation

Digital transformation: harnessing opportunities, mitigating risks

To ensure that digitalisation advances the Sustainable Development Goals, GIZ passes on the skills needed to use digital tools effectively and protect against risks.

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Our work | Qualification of skilled workers

Fit for the labour market – in our partner countries and in Germany

In Senegal, GIZ supports the training of young skilled workers through networked projects: effective training aligned with labour market needs.

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Further information

Other parts of the report

German Sustainability Code index
In the Declaration of Conformity with the German Sustainability Code, we report on our sustainability policy, environmental and employee concerns, human rights, corporate citizenship and compliance. 
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How we work
Strong networks, extensive technical expertise and cost-effective use of funds – these are the tools we draw on as we work with our partners around the world to create lasting value for people.
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GIZ works
Every year, we collect data on what we have been able to change together with our commissioning parties and partners. Looking back on 2024, it is clear once again that our work produces results.
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