Selected Topic

Promoting sustainable production and food sovereignty, Supporting resilient and sustainable supply chains, Reducing food loss and waste, Strengthening vulnerable groups.

Project Description

„A world without hunger“ (SDG2) is an important aim of the German development cooperation (GDC) and GIZ as implementing agency. Several goals need to be achieved simultaneously: sufficient and healthy diets for all people, the sustainable management natural resources within planetary boundaries, the adaptation to climate change and securing the livelihoods for people working in the food system. The two projects described are exemplary for German development approaches.

The global project “Food and Nutrition Security Enhanced Resilience” supports dietary diversity, as nutrient-dense food is the key for development and health. It focuses on women and children – the most effective investment in the future. The project works in agriculture, sanitation/water, nutritional counselling, health, education and social protection and links them with one another.

The global project “Transformation of Food Systems” supports transformative initiatives working towards healthier and more sustainable food systems in Zambia, Malawi and India. The project creates opportunities for dialogues with the stakeholders, especially women and vulnerable groups, to identify approaches and cooperates with supra-regional networks. To develop the required competencies and optimise processes, the project offers advisory and facilitation services. The approaches are communicated to the public to mobilise the society and the politicians to transform our food systems.

About the Institution

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, with 25.422 employees. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Our business volume is around 4 billion euros. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international cooperation. With this aim, GIZ works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.

Contact Person: Dr. Gerd Fleischer