Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH is one of the world's leading organizations in development cooperation. Founded on January 1, 2011, through the merger of the German Society for Technical Cooperation (GTZ), the International Training and Development gGmbH (InWEnt), and the German Development Service (DED), GIZ is headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn near Frankfurt am Main[1][3][4].

GIZ offers a wide range of services focused on technical cooperation, international educational work, and sustainable development. Its main tasks include consulting, financial contributions, development services, building and promoting project implementers, providing equipment and materials, as well as conducting studies and reports. In addition, GIZ is engaged in international educational work and supports capacity development in developing and emerging countries[1][2][4].

GIZ works with the aim of improving people's situations and sustainably enhancing their living conditions. Its mission is to deliver effective solutions that provide people with perspectives and permanently improve their living conditions. GIZ stands for German and European values and cooperates closely with national governments, the private sector, civil society actors, and academic institutions[3][4].

GIZ is strongly committed to sustainable development and focuses on various fields such as economic and employment promotion, energy and environmental issues, as well as the promotion of peace and security. It supports developing and emerging countries in building capacities and the associated learning and change processes. GIZ also works closely with the Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM) to promote international migration and development[2][4].

GIZ has a strong global presence with over 90 locations in more than 120 countries. It employs nearly 25,000 staff members, of which almost 18,000 are local personnel. In Germany, GIZ has additional locations and representations in Berlin and Brussels, alongside its headquarters in Bonn and Eschborn[1][2][4].

The main client of GIZ is the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Other important clients include other federal ministries, governments of other countries, the European Commission, the United Nations, and the World Bank. GIZ also collaborates with the private sector and civil society actors[1][3][4].

GIZ is a non-profit federal enterprise that uses its surpluses exclusively for its own projects in international cooperation and education. With its extensive expertise and many years of experience, GIZ significantly contributes to a sustainable and livable future.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Gesellschaft_f%C3%BCr_Internationale_Zusammenarbeit
• 2 - https://www.connecticum.de/employersfinder/c147530-deutsche-gesellschaft-fuer-internationale-zusammenarbeit-giz
• 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Gesellschaft_f%C3%BCr_Internationale_Zusammenarbeit
• 4 - https://berichterstattung.giz.de/2021/unsere-ausrichtung/die-giz-im-profil/
• 5 - https://www.giz.de/de/ueber_die_giz/1689.html