Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Ethiopia)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is the main development agency of the federal government of Germany.

GIZ operates in Ethiopia on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other national and international partners. In line with the Ethiopian Government’s objectives, Germany’s development cooperation with Ethiopia focuses on three priority areas: economic development and vocational education and training; agriculture and food and nutrition security; and conservation and sustainable use of natural resources (biodiversity).

GIZ’s other fields of activity in Ethiopia include supporting the country in providing services for displaced people. In addition to this, GIZ provides support to promote health, renewable energy, and social and environmental standards in the industry. GIZ also works in conjunction with the Civil Peace Service in the area of conflict management and is also involved in developing partnerships with the private sector in Ethiopia.

GIZ’s portfolio at the African Union (AU), which is headquartered in the capital of Addis Ababa, plays an important role in GIZ’s work in Ethiopia. On behalf of BMZ and the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) as lead commissioning parties, GIZ is implementing various projects with the AU, focusing on agriculture, education, peace and security, regional economic integration and good governance.

Various international clients and the Ethiopian Government have commissioned GIZ’’s International Services business area to carry out projects in the country, including a project on developing infrastructure for local universities on behalf of Ethiopia's Ministry of Education.