We are the GTZ – Partner for the Future. Worldwide.

The GTZ’s corporate culture is reflected in our corporate identity. This shapes the working style of all our staff.

Our vision: “We successfully promote international cooperation which contributes to sustainable development throughout the world. Our company is strengthening its position in the global market for international cooperation services.”

Our mission: “We are a government-owned corporation with international operations. We implement commissions for the German federal government and other national and international, public and private-sector clients. We further political, economic, ecological and social development worldwide, and so improve people’s living conditions. We provide services that support complex development and reform processes.”

Our Common Values
We act on the conviction that

• respect for human rights and the dignity and uniqueness of each individual create the basis for international cooperation.
• rule-of-law, legal security and citizens’ participation in the political process are prerequisites for effective government action.
• the environmentally sound use of resources secures development opportunities for future generations.
• a market-friendly and socially-oriented economic order together with development-focused governance are the platform for income-security and progress.
• effective contributions towards peace and security are key pillars of development.
• cooperation in a spirit of partnership leads to success.
• transparency and integrity engender clarity and understanding of corporate action both within our organisation and externally, and so create trust.

Other Languages

• Unsere Identität
  de-gtz-identitaet.pdf, 0.19 MB (deutsch)
• Notre identité
  fr-gtz-identitaet.pdf, 0.19 MB (français)
• Nuestra identidad
  sp-gtz-identitaet.pdf, 0.18 MB (español)