GIZ’s activities in Iraq are implemented primarily on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU). Its priority areas are: Economic development and employment; Reconstruction and …

GIZ is supporting the CBI and relevant stakholders in creating inclusive financial opportunities. Iraq is working to strengthen migration pathways, supporting both outgoing workers and returning citizens. Learn how GIZ is actively contributing to these efforts.

GIZ is active in over 120 countries worldwide and started operations in Iraq during the humanitarian crisis in 2014 to support refugees, internally displaced people, and their host communities.

Since 2017, we have significantly scaled up our activities to support Iraq’s proposed reform process focusing on reconstruction, peacebuilding, good governance, and economic development throughout the whole of Iraq.

Dec 31, 2024 · Die GIZ fördert im Irak Wirtschaft und Beschäftigung, Wiederaufbau, Frieden, gute Regierungsförderung und Maßnahmen zur Klimaanpassung.

Mar 27, 2025 · Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Mohammed, met with a representative from the German Agency for International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ) on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in financial and technical sectors.

Mar 27, 2025 · Germany's Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (German Agency for International Cooperation) has joined forces with the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL) to work on more inclusive financial services.

Oct 15, 2024 · The GIZ-led initiative, "Financial Inclusion for a New Economic Start and Integration in Iraq", commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and co-funded by the European Union, is being implemented by GIZ and GFA.

May 9, 2024 · The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the German international development agency, has issued a press release outlining the success of its support for the 'Makers of Baghdad' innovation centres.

Inclusive dialogue and participation mechanisms have been tested for the development of Iraq-wide reform proposals. The project adopts an inclusive approach by bringing together the government, civil society, and academia at both local and national scopes, with a focus on involving women and youth. Key measures include: