Through the organisation’s business area GIZ International Services the GIZ accomplishes projects in Latin America financed by different international clients like the European Union, the Interamerican Development Bank and national governments. We are focusing on the promotion of economy and commerce, environmental protection and state modernization. GIZ International Services is represented with an external structure in Panama.

Selected projects

• Support for the reconstruction of areas in southern Peru affected by the earthquake of August 2007
  The living conditions of Peruvian families affected by the earthquake are being improved through measures to secure incomes, strengthen local services and provide sanitation facilities and quakeproof housing.
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• Support to the Low Income Housing Sector in Guyana
  By promoting the participation of citizens in the construction of housing and the upgrading of existing housing, the low income population group is gaining more access to adequate accommodation.
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• Enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises
  The competitiveness of micro and small enterprises is promoted through modified legal frameworks and the expansion of services offered to businesses.
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• Supporting the new strategy on alternative development in Bolivia
  The institutional promotion of the National Alternative Development Fund (FONADAL) has positive effects on social integration in Bolivia.
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• Local and rural development in Guatemala
  Support for the local administration helps meet the basic needs of the rural population and improves the socioeconomic development of the region.
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• Supporting the reform of the justice system in Peru - Apoyo a la Reforma del Sistema de Justicia de Perú (JUSPER)
  The modernisation of the Peruvian justice system ensures increased transparency, a greater level of performance and improves citizens’ access to legal services.
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• Programme to support the decentralised management of natural resources in the three northern provinces of Ecuador
  Support for sustainable resource management in northern Ecuador has a positive effect on the living conditions of the population.
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• Rehabilitation of the cantonal road network (Costa Rica)
  Expansion of the rural road network with involvement of the local population in selected cantons of Costa Rica has a positive impact on civil society and economic development in the region.
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• Promoting investment and trade in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise area
  Promoting small and medium-sized enterprises in Guatemala contributes towards the country’s integration into regional and international trade
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• Central American Customs Union
  The Central American Customs Union is an important step in expanding trade and improving economic growth.
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• Strengthening Guatemala's Position on the International Market
  The promotion of trade and exports of Guatemalan products improves their competitive position and fosters sustainable economic development.
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• Supporting the National Plan for Watershed Management in Bolivia
  The sustainable management of water resources is vital for generating income and reducing poverty.
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• Strengthening Human Security in the Northern Border Area of Ecuador
  The project supports the Technical Secretariat of Plan Ecuador (STPE) in its efforts to significantly reduce levels of violence and insecurity along the Colombian border.
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• Increasing Competitiveness and Economic Openness in Panama
  The programme’s objectives are higher growth rates and less poverty.
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