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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

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GIZ is a German federal enterprise working worldwide in international cooperation for a livable future.

Last updated October 17, 2026

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Overview

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise (Bundesunternehmen) that works worldwide for a livable future, together with its partners, offering people prospects and sustainably improving their living conditions. It states more than 60 years of experience in international cooperation and works on behalf of the German Federal Government together with international organisations, academia, civil society and the private sector. Its corporate seats are in Bonn and Eschborn, Germany, and it is present in nearly 120 countries. For 2025 it reports a business volume of almost 4 billion euros and 23,787 employees, about two thirds of whom are national staff working locally.

History

GIZ states that it is a German federal enterprise with more than 60 years of experience in international cooperation. It works worldwide for a livable future — for people, its partner countries, Europe and Germany — and promotes the economy and employment, engages in energy and the environment, and works for peace and security, especially in fragile contexts. It cooperates on behalf of the German Federal Government with international organisations, academia, civil society and the private sector, and is present in nearly 120 countries. Its corporate seats are in Bonn and Eschborn, Germany. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise with more than 60 years of experience in international cooperation. It works worldwide for a livable future, for people, its partner countries, Europe, and Germany. Its corporate seats are in Bonn and Eschborn, Germany, and it is present in nearly 120 countries. In 2025 its business volume was almost 4 billion euros, with 23,787 employees, about two thirds of whom are national staff working locally. GIZ works on behalf of the German federal government and with international organizations, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

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German federal enterprise for international cooperation working worldwide for a livable future.

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    ABFRL and GIZ announce circular-business collaboration[5]

    Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) announced a collaboration with Germany's GIZ to strengthen circular business practices for the Indian market. The joint project will focus on material innovation, reducing harmful substances, textile-to-textile recycling, alternatives to plastic packaging and traceability.

  • Teami raises investment through Iraqi Angel Investors Network[6]

    Iraq-based Teami raised a five-figure investment round through the Iraqi Angel Investors Network, led by KAPITA, and also received a $20,000 grant from GIZ through its ICT for Youth in Iraq project.

  • KAPITA launches Iraq’s first angel investor network[7]

    Iraq-based business hub KAPITA launched the country’s first angel investor network to support local innovative startups seeking funds. Sponsored by the German Government through GIZ, the network offers founders access to information, connections, and funding.

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