Rabat – The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has been operating in Morocco since 1975, working on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
According to its website, the agency boasts over fifty years of expertise in a broad range of fields, such as peace and security, energy and the environment, and economic growth and job creation.
“As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world,” the agency states on their website.
Jakob Fircks, Program Director at GIZ
According to the same source, GIZ is currently taking on a growing number of commissions in Morocco for other clients, including Moroccan businesses, the European Union, the Federal Foreign Office (AA), the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMU) association, and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi).
As a forward-thinking company, GIZ provides employment possibilities worldwide in a variety of sectors. In terms of business, the company offers a vast array of services to international organizations, governments, corporations, and private foundations.
GIZ representatives offer expertise at Rabat Networking Days
Open in Rabat since 1999, the agency was one of the contributors to the Rabat Networking Days (RND) event, an initiative organized by Morocco World News (MWN), which took place on February 1-2.
The participating students at the RND event
The event was an opportunity for Moroccan students, most of whom are set to graduate by the end of the current academic year, to convene with experts of various specialties to offer them a glimpse on what the job market is like.
In this context, a number of issues that Morocco is now facing were discussed.
In relation to the geopolitical crises that are taking place in the Middle East, Morocco has remained a relatively calm actor in the MENA region.
However, the country continues to struggle with persistent poverty, which is a reality for about a quarter of the population, particularly in rural regions, based on data GIZ provided about Morocco.
Panel discussion between the GIZ members and the students
Another issue noted was the vast disparity in development between rural and urban regions. Significant obstacles remain in the form of a large budget deficit, rising unemployment, and inadequate vocational training.
Water shortage was also noted as a pressing challenge that faces the country, as resources to alleviate this hardship are scarce due to climate change.
There were also noted obstacles in the way of achieving sustainable economic development, in regards to enforcing regulations pertaining to renewable energies and protecting the environment and natural resources.
Morocco-Germany
At the end of this session at RND, there was an open discussion in which students offered comments and questions about e Morocco-Germany future prospects in regards to building solutions to the challenges discussed. Presenters noted that they were impressed by their level of perception and insight.
At the conclusion of the visit, the agency kindly opened its doors for the students who might be interested in applying for an internship program in the future within the agency.
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