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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), often shortened to GIZ, is a German government-owned development agency. Headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn, Germany, GIZ provides services in the field of international development cooperation and international education work. Established in 2011 as a merger of several previously existing German development agencies, GIZ focuses on a wide range of areas, including sustainable development, economic development, governance and democracy, conflict and security, and humanitarian aid. With a global presence and a team of over 24,000 employees, GIZ is a leading player in the field of international development cooperation, working to improve the lives of people in developing countries around the world.