GIZ INTERNATIONAL SERVICES YOUR GLOBAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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1 GIZ INTERNATIONAL SERVICES YOUR GLOBAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2 GIZ DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT As a federally owned enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Efficient, effective and customer-oriented, GIZ has been one of the world s leading service providers in the field of sustainable development for 35 years. The programmes and projects we implement on behalf of the German Government and other clients span an extremely wide range of issues, from water, infrastructure and energy to health care, private sector promotion, education, and governance. GIZ has a well-established infrastructure, with offices in almost 90 countries around the world, and bases in Germany and other industrialised nations. This presence allows us to develop and implement needs-driven solutions at local level using regional expertise. In the fields of, consulting, logistics and training, we deliver coordination, advisory, training and implementation, generating benefits and added value for our clients. 2

3 GIZ International Services GIZ International Services is the global partner for decision-makers in the worlds of politics, administration and business because change processes need more than the initial impetus. INITIATING, SHAPING AND REALISING CHANGE AROUND THE GLOBE GIZ International Services or GIZ IS is an independ- Bank and the United Nations are only some of the ent operational department of GIZ. Our clients include bodies that place their trust in our. international institutions, governments and private businesses with global operations. The governments of Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia, the Global Fund to Fight Our clients regularly praise the outstanding quality of our work. AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Saudi Fund for Development, the European Commission, the World 3

4 GIZ IS A BYWORD FOR QUALITY, INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY Our employees bring with them outstanding knowledge and experience from the private sector, public-sector administration and specialist institutions. We arrange for local specialists to work with German and international experts. By dovetailing local and international expertise we generate sustainable results that are tailored to local requirements. As a federally owned German enterprise, we are subject to stringent controls with regard to funds entrusted to us. Our clients can be assured of the utmost transparency and integrity, and will receive precisely the service they require. We deliver top quality at customary market terms and conditions. You too can benefit from our Customised range of Needs-driven solutions Transparent, verifiable and audit-compliant procedures Reliable quality Comprehensive control mechanisms WE ADVISE AND EMPOWER FOR A BETTER FUTURE Complex processes call for solutions with comprehensive, long-term benefits and scope for adjustment. That is why we at GIZ IS see it as our mission to help local people carry things forward independently, once a project has been wound up. This is what we understand by capacity development. In this spirit, we involve local institutions and companies from the outset teaching skills, building networks and generating new opportunities. We offer five distinct service modules in the field of programme. Each of these addresses a specific set of tasks, but may also be combined as necessary with any other module. This allows us to offer a customised range of geared to specific needs. Programme Fund Five modules one service provider 4

5 Our MULTI-FACETED PRIORITY AREAS We currently focus on six key priority areas: water, governance, vocational training, infrastructure development, health, and energy and climate. WATER GOVERNANCE VOCATIONAL TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT HEALTH ENERGY & CLIMATE 5

6 Ethiopia Housing construction project for low-income population groups Capacity Development CUSTOMISED SKILLS TRANSFER For a country to benefit fully from energy-efficient We at GIZ IS rely on capacity development to ensure construction, it needs more than technical equipment. the successful of as The local construction industry must receive training well as sustainable results. We provide knowledge and so that it can work to the quality required without experience from a wide range of professional fields and external support. Only then can a development process, help local people to acquire not only specialist skills of once initiated, bring sustainable improvements to living their own, but also the managerial and decision-making conditions. capacities required. We also tailor the advisory we deliver to organisations, authorities and private businesses such that their organisational, and production structures are able to produce precisely the outcomes required. 6

7 Our principle: capacity development Programme Programme Programme manag with capacity devel Fund Programme Fund is the business model underlying all our programmes and projects. We always aim to transfer specialist knowledge, competence and decision-making skills, so that our clients can take over a project and continue it independently. Our expertise in the field of capacity development Initiation of learning processes empowerment Long-term involvement Knowledge of our partners CASE STUDY PRIORITY AREA: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT MORE EDUCATION AND SPE- CIALIST SKILLS FOR ETHIOPIA Challenge: To promote university education throughout Ethiopia. The construction industry in Ethiopia is underdeveloped, as a result of which it is uncompetitive in international markets. Solution: Construction of 13 universities, creating facilities for over 121,000 students to live and study on campus. The Ethiopian construction industry is modernised, making it more competitive at home and abroad. In addition, cost-effective construction technologies are introduced without compromising on quality. Our : Coordination of construction planning, and supervision of construction work, of the contract award process, coordination of building, capacity development for companies and workers, fund. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Ethiopia: UCBP Construction of 13 universities nationwide Commissioned by: Ministry of Education, Ethiopia million Overall term: September 2005 to December

8 WE SEE THE BIG PICTURE YET NEVER OVERLOOK THE DETAIL The global challenges facing sustainable development are complex, particularly when large-scale projects such as administration reform or the development of public transport systems are to be realised at local level. As well as having to integrate numerous interest groups, a large number of diverse political, social and financial aspects must be taken into account. With GIZ IS at your side, you can be sure of a team with the right combination of specialist, regional and skills to develop holistic solutions and successfully implement projects and programmes. : our Design and of large-scale projects Planning and of nationwide programmes Local partners in all project phases Project, finance and fund Our staff think strategically, organise and have the specialist technological, economic and environmental expertise you need. They are based locally and understand local structures. They know how local people think and act and know how to integrate key players into the various phases of a project at local, regional and national level. A further advantage is the direct and privileged access we have to the many different institutions that need to be involved if process planning and implementation are to be successful. PRIORITY AREA: DRINKING WATER RESERVOIRS FOR ABU DHABI CASE STUDY Challenge: If faced with an emergency, the water reserves of the city of Abu Dhabi would last only three days. Solution: This project, the first of its kind anywhere in the world, provides Abu Dhabi with an underground reservoir of drinking water produced from desalinated seawater. The city s one million inhabitants will now have sufficient drinking water for 90 days. The reservoir is equipped with technologies from various German medium-sized companies and sets new standards for the Gulf region as a whole. Our : Planning, tendering procedures, site, construction supervision, installation of pipeline systems, pumping stations, infiltration basins and wells, monitoring of operations for two years after completion. Abu Dhabi: Drinking water reservoirs to improve supply security Commissioned by: Government of Abu Dhabi Financier: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company 10.5 million Overall term: April 2008 to February 2015 Partner company: Dornier Consulting WATER 8

9 Service module: To manage you have to consider not only people s actions but also the way they think. This calls for specialist expertise, local know-how and a high degree of intuition. Programme m with capacity Fund for them. We manage for results, and base our actions on a set processes. We consider all relevant aspects and take responsibility GIZ IS adopts a holistic approach to the of complex Programme Fund Programme Fund of underlying values. Yemen Water in one of the world s driest regions 9 Programme m with capacity Programme

10 Liberia Training judicial staff WE SUPPORT REFORM PROCESSES How can we put up affordable housing? How should we Thanks to its worldwide network of highly trained plan urban development? How can we develop drinking experts, GIZ IS can provide specialist advice and long- water reserves in desert regions? In solving challenges term support for reform processes at all levels. such as these, reformers in all countries face a huge We attach great importance to achieving clear results number of technical, political, social, cultural and and sustainable outcomes, which is why we offer our organisational problems. clients with the full range of expertise and available in-house. Each new contract benefits from the experience accumulated in 15,000 projects worldwide in more than 100 professional fields. 10

11 Service module: can be flexibly combined with other service modules. If you aim to launch a water programme, for example, we can procure the technology you require and train local experts. : our Advisory on economic, administrative and legal reform mme pacity development Fund Programme Fund Advisory on employment promotion Support for conflict transformation processes Advisory on democratisation processes Programme Advisory with capacity development on educational reforms and how to finance them Governance and democracy Promotion of peace, security and reconstruction Fund Environmental protection, conservation of resources and climate change mitigation Programme Successful reform with processes capacity development call for people who can use their outstanding knowledge effectively, sustainably and in close cooperation with all stakeholders. Fund Programme Fund CASE STUDY PRIORITY AREA: GOVERNANCE GREATER FOCUS ON CITIZENS NEEDS IN CHINA Challenge: There is great dissatisfaction among people in China at the inefficiency and poor service orientation displayed by public authorities. Solution: The Chinese Government is to press ahead with administrative reforms as part of its sustainable development strategy, making authorities and public offices more efficient and service-oriented, and in so doing will focus more on citizens needs in order to improve citizen satisfaction and justice. Our : GIZ IS supports the efforts of the authorities to improve their efficiency, accountability and citizen-orientation by developing human resources concepts, quality systems and instruments for performance assessment, in addition to setting up Sino-European dialogue platforms. GOVERNANCE China: Devising and implementing administrative reforms Commissioned by: European Union 4.5 million Overall term: January 2010 to December

12 Service module: PRIORITY AREA: VOCATIONAL TRAINING NEW PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA CASE STUDY Challenge: The dynamic industrialisation of the southern Indian state of Karnataka is jeopardised by a serious shortfall of well-trained specialists. Solution: Two new vocational training centres will in future provide up to 4,000 pupils each year with dual training opportunities in line with the German model in disciplines such as mechatronics and environmental technology. Our : Curriculum development, provision of teaching materials, dual training of experts in line with German standards. India: Development of vocational training centres offering training courses with prospects Commissioned by: Government of the State of Karnataka 2.7 million Overall term: December 2010 to March 2015 VOCATIONAL TRAINING Education and skills are key factors for a sustainable future. Only well-trained individuals can drive social and economic development in their own country. WE KNOW HOW TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE measures are essential at all levels if we are to meet the demand for well-trained specialists and open up new opportunities. The spectrum ranges from schooling for boys and girls, training for specialists as part of dual training and vocational training measures, pedagogical and vocationspecific training for teachers and instructors, and human resources development strategies. The GIZ IS training and service module provides support right along the line, from drawing up an initial concept to nationwide implementation. In addition to specific knowledge, we help build independent capacities and structures that continue to function after our contract has been completed. To this end, participants are fully integrated into all project phases and regular monitoring is carried out. 12

13 Saudi Arabia Training vocational school teachers Fund Programme : our Training specialists and managers Training for local companies Train-the-trainer concepts GIZ IS develops customised training and programmes. Examples of such programmes include training for an occupation that will provide an adequate livelihood, training skilled Programme company the use of new production technologies, withworkers capacityindevelopment Fund workplace training, and the targeted promotion of women and girls in line with gender equality. Development of training standards and teaching methods Quality development in schools and universities Pre- and in-service teacher training Training skilled craftsmen 13

14 WE PROCURE AND ORGANISE WHAT YOU NEED WHERE YOU NEED IT. TRANSPARENCY AND PUNCTUALITY GUARANTEED. No matter what the circumstances development We offer a very broad range of. For example, programme, crisis situation or emergency aid without on behalf of WHO and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, competent, efficient procurement, aid will Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), we procure large not get to where it is needed. With GIZ IS at your side, quantities of the drugs urgently needed to treat tubercu- you have a partner that leads the market in pooling losis, malaria and HIV, in addition to laboratory equip- procurement and logistics competence. With many years ment and much more. We organise temporary shelters of experience, we are fully familiar with the regulations in the aftermath of natural disasters, and procure and of all major international institutions. distribute food and other aid. We organise building materials and purchase equipment and teaching materials for schools. Whatever we procure, the aid gets where it is needed quickly and reliably, thanks to our committed and experienced staff, the necessary logistical structures and the right connections, worldwide. Tanzania Training medical staff 14

15 Service module: Programme Programme Our status as a federally owned German enterprise is of particular benefit in the more difficult regions of the world. You can rely on the fact that our procurement is transparent worldwide and along the entire supply chain, and that the aid we provide will arrive where it is needed when it is needed, thanks to our reliable structures and verifiable processes. Programme Fund Fund : our International and local purchasing On-time delivery worldwide, especially in crisis regions Emergency aid in crisis situations and in the aftermath of natural disasters Programme Transfer of know-how, training and capacity development for local procurement institutions Transparency along the entire supply chain Fund Fund CASE STUDY PRIORITY AREA: HEALTH PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS Challenge: Tuberculosis continues to pose a global threat to human health. Although tuberculosis need not be fatal, around 1.4 million people died from this infectious disease worldwide in Many countries either have no access to high-quality drugs or cannot afford them. Solution: Since it was founded by WHO in 2001, the Global Drug Facility (GDF) has been working to increase access to high-quality tuberculosis drugs. Our : GIZ IS is WHO s exclusive partner in procuring tuberculosis drugs. We are responsible for the tendering procedures, contract negotiations, purchasing, provision and supply of drugs. HEALTH Worldwide: of tuberculosis drugs Commissioned by: GDF for WHO million Overall term: August 2006 to December 2012 Established and transparent processes are indispensable if we are to provide effective aid locally for people in difficult situations. 15

16 Tunisia Promoting renewable energies C AS E S TUD Y PRIORITY AREA: ENERGY & CLIMATE IMPROVING NUCLEAR SAFETY IN THE STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION Challenge: To improve safety in nuclear power plants and deal with the devastating consequences of the Chernobyl disaster in Solution: In 1991 the European Commission began work on a programme that included a fund for remedying environmental damage and the disposal of radioactive waste. Ukraine received particularly extensive support from this programme for the nuclear power plant and exclusion zone around Chernobyl. Our : and fund, administration of a trust account, including monitoring and control of payments and administrative and contractual matters up to full completion, guarantee of accounting and reporting to the European Commission. States of the Former Soviet Union: Fund and procurement to improve nuclear safety Commissioned by: European Union ENERGY & CLIMATE million Overall term: November 1997 to June 2012

17 Service module: Fund Development funds are designed to provide rapid and efficient finance for selected sectors. They are particularly effective when the fund manager has both the requisite skills and the appropriate network. Fund : our Setting up and managing operational and organisational structures in line with international commercial principles Long-term cooperation with international finance organisations and auditors Implementation of accounting and IT systems Planning, provision and training of staff Development and monitoring of criteria for project applications Audit-compliant documentation Fund WE MINIMISE RISKS AND OPTIMISE RESULTS Development funds support local state and non- institutions. with Although capacity this development money ought Programme y developmentgovernmental to y development provide benefits to as many people and organisations as Fund possible, it also passes through many pairs of hands. This places very high demands on commercial principles, on the creation of appropriate technical and staffing requirements and on reporting systems. Programme Fund As a fund manager, GIZ IS guarantees that all funds are used quickly and efficiently for the intended purpose. This is documented in an audit-compliant manner in line with all international standards. We administer the funds both transparently and verifiably, support local project in handling funds, and take responsibility for monitoring and evaluation. In addition, we provide quality assurance for financing applications, ensure compliance with agreed technical standards and put in place on-site teams and structures that will later assume overall responsibility. This minimises risks and optimises results. After all, money is a matter of trust. Fund Fund We have been working with all the key international finance organisations for many years and have access to international consultants and auditors. As a federally owned enterprise, we guarantee that funds are used for the purpose intended. 17

18 We are part of GIZ, a federally owned German enterprise with around 90 offices worldwide and some 17,000 members of staff, almost 70% of whom are employed locally. GIZ IS has access to an extensive international network of experts. GIZ IS benefits from the collective experience of over 15,000 projects spanning more than 100 professional fields in over 130 countries. GIZ offices WE ENJOY A CHALLENGE HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES... Costa Rica: Rehabilitation of the cantonal road network Commissioned by: European Union 4.4 million Overall term: 2011 to 2016 Georgia: Support to the Reform of the Parliament Commissioned by: European Union 2.4 million Overall term: 2005 to 2011 Egypt: Technical and Vocational Education Reform Project Commissioned by: European Union 8.4 million Overall term: 2005 to 2013 West Africa/Benin: Electrification in rural areas Commissioned by: Agence Française du Développement (AFD) 7.5 million Overall term: 2008 to 2013 South Africa: Bus rapid transit system Commissioned by: Johannesburg City Council 2 million Overall term: 2008 to 2011

19 Europe: Technical Assistance and Information Exchange instrument for EU candidate countries (TAIEX) Commissioned by: European Union 249 million Overall term: 2002 to 2012 Afghanistan: Uruzgan Provincial Development Project (UPDP) Commissioned by: Government of the Netherlands 42.5 million Overall term: 2007 to 2013 Saudi Arabia: the new university hospital Commissioned by: The King Abdulaziz University of Jeddah 14 million Overall term: 1992 to 2011 Saudi Arabia: Development of a technical trainers college (TTC) Commissioned by: Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 37 million Overall term: 2009 to 2014 Indonesia: Tsunami early warning system Commissioned by: GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ) Potsdam 4.3 million Overall term: 2006 to 2013 China and Bangladesh: Improving social standards in supplier companies Commissioned by: German retail industry 5.9 million Overall term: 2008 to 2013

20 OVER 15,000 PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED IN MORE THAN 100 SECTORS AND OVER 130 COUNTRIES. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ International Services Registered Offices: Bonn and Eschborn, Germany Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40 D Bonn T F Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5 D Eschborn T F E international-@giz.de I

21 HOW CAN WE HELP? We would be happy to devise the sustainable solutions you need, wherever you are in the world. Why not get in touch? Published by: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ International Services Registered Offices: Bonn and Eschborn, Germany Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40 D Bonn T F Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5 D Eschborn T F E international-@giz.de I Content design and editing Hanna Schulze (GIZ IS) weeks.de Werbeagentur GmbH, Munich Design and concept: weeks.de Werbeagentur GmbH, Munich Photos: Michael Martin, istockphoto, Toon Meuris, GIZ Printed by: Heinrich Fischer, Rheinische Druckerei GmbH Paper: Revive Silk 50:50, certified to FSC standards July 2013