1<html>2<head>3 <title>this page is about GIZ</title>4</head>5<body>6 <h1>Welcome to this page</h1>7 <p>GIZ is a German public-benefit federal enterprise that implements international cooperation projects for sustainable development.</p>8</body>9</html>
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GIZ is a German public-benefit federal enterprise that implements international cooperation projects for sustainable development. It operates in about 120 countries with over 23,000 employees, managing work primarily commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Mission and Core Areas
Global Sustainable Development: Focuses on economic development, employment, energy, environmental protection, peace, and security.
Capacity Building: Works through policy advice, professional training, and fostering networks between governments, the private sector, and civil society.
Founding: Formed in January 2011 through the merger of three older German development organizations (GTZ, DED, and InWEnt).
Operations in Ethiopia
Local Presence: German development cooperation in Ethiopia dates back to 1964, supported locally by offices including the GIZ African Union Office located in Addis Ababa.
Key Focus Topics: Promotes small and medium-sized business start-ups, vocational training systems, sustainable agricultural land management, and integration support for refugees.
Regional Collaboration: Implements joint initiatives alongside the African Union and regional bodies like IGAD addressing climate adaptation and peacebuilding.
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