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GIZ was established through the merger of three German international development organizations, including the KfW development bank.
Answer: False
GIZ was formed by the merger of Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), and Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung (InWEnt). The KfW development bank is a separate entity that implements 'financial cooperation' projects, distinct from GIZ's 'technical cooperation'.
GIZ's main headquarters are exclusively located in Bonn, Germany.
Answer: False
GIZ's main headquarters are located in two German cities: Bonn and Eschborn.
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel is the current Chair of the Management Board for GIZ.
Answer: True
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel is indeed the current Chair of the Management Board for GIZ, as stated in the provided information.
The merger that created GIZ was overseen by the federal development minister from 2009 to 2013, Dirk Niebel.
Answer: True
Dirk Niebel, who served as the federal development minister from 2009 to 2013, oversaw the merger that led to the formation of GIZ.
GIZ maintains offices only in its headquarters cities and internationally, with no other locations within Germany.
Answer: False
In addition to its headquarters in Bonn and Eschborn, GIZ has an office in Berlin and 16 other locations across Germany, as well as international offices.
As a GmbH, GIZ is governed solely by a management board without any oversight from a supervisory board.
Answer: False
As a GmbH, GIZ is governed by a management board and is overseen by a supervisory board, along with a board of trustees and a Private Sector Advisory Board.
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven is one of the two managing directors on GIZ's management board.
Answer: True
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven is indeed one of the two managing directors on GIZ's management board, alongside Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel.
Tanja Gönner, GIZ's inaugural chairperson, had extensive prior experience in international development before joining GIZ.
Answer: False
Tanja Gönner, GIZ's inaugural chairperson, joined the organization without prior experience in international development.
The Federal Republic of Germany is GIZ's sole shareholder, represented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).
Answer: True
The Federal Republic of Germany is the sole shareholder of GIZ, with representation from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).
GIZ's internal structure includes only corporate units and does not have regional departments.
Answer: False
GIZ's internal structure includes both eight corporate units and ten departments, which feature regional departments for various geographical areas.
A previous attempt to merge the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) with the KfW development bank was unsuccessful.
Answer: True
Prior to the successful merger that formed GIZ, there was an unsuccessful attempt to merge the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) with the KfW development bank.
The Private Sector Advisory Board is an official governing body within GIZ's structure.
Answer: True
The Private Sector Advisory Board is indeed one of the official governing bodies within GIZ's comprehensive governance structure.
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel was a former Social Democrat local politician before becoming a GIZ board member.
Answer: True
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel's background includes serving as a Social Democrat local politician before his appointment to the GIZ board.
The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) is a corporate unit within GIZ focused on training and knowledge development.
Answer: True
The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) is indeed one of GIZ's corporate units, dedicated to training, education, and knowledge development for international cooperation.
Being a 'Federal Enterprise' signifies that GIZ is a private, non-governmental organization.
Answer: False
Being a 'Federal Enterprise' signifies that GIZ is a governmental organization owned by the German federal government, not a private, non-governmental one.
Tanja Gönner left politics during protests against the Stuttgart 21 train station project before joining GIZ.
Answer: True
Tanja Gönner, GIZ's inaugural chairperson, concluded her political career during protests against the Stuttgart 21 train station project before assuming her role at GIZ.
What is the full name of Germany's main development agency, commonly abbreviated as GIZ?
Answer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
GIZ stands for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, meaning 'German Agency for International Cooperation'.
On what date was GIZ established?
Answer: January 1, 2011
GIZ was officially established on January 1, 2011, through the merger of three predecessor organizations.
Where are GIZ's two main headquarters located?
Answer: Bonn and Eschborn
GIZ maintains its two main headquarters in the German cities of Bonn and Eschborn.
Who is the current Chair of the Management Board for GIZ?
Answer: Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel currently holds the position of Chair of the Management Board for GIZ.
Which of the following organizations was NOT part of the merger that formed GIZ in 2011?
Answer: KfW development bank
GIZ was formed from the merger of DED, GTZ, and InWEnt. The KfW development bank is a separate entity that collaborates with GIZ but was not part of the merger.
Who oversaw the merger that created GIZ?
Answer: Dirk Niebel
Dirk Niebel, the federal development minister from 2009 to 2013, was responsible for overseeing the merger that established GIZ.
In addition to its main headquarters, where else does GIZ maintain an office within Germany?
Answer: Berlin
Beyond its main headquarters, GIZ maintains an office in Berlin and 16 other locations across Germany.
Which of the following bodies is NOT part of GIZ's governance structure as a GmbH?
Answer: Shareholder assembly of private investors
GIZ's governance structure includes a management board, supervisory board, board of trustees, and a Private Sector Advisory Board. As a Federal Enterprise, it does not have a shareholder assembly of private investors.
Who was the inaugural chairperson of GIZ?
Answer: Tanja Gönner
Tanja Gönner served as the inaugural chairperson of GIZ.
Who is the sole shareholder of GIZ?
Answer: The Federal Republic of Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is the sole shareholder of GIZ, represented by the BMZ and BMF.
What was the previous attempt to merge the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) before GIZ's formation?
Answer: An unsuccessful attempt to merge with the KfW development bank.
Before GIZ's formation, there was an unsuccessful attempt to merge the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) with the KfW development bank.
What was the political affiliation of Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel before becoming a GIZ board member?
Answer: Social Democrat
Before joining the GIZ board, Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel was a Social Democrat local politician.
What is the purpose of the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) within GIZ's structure?
Answer: To provide training, education, and knowledge development for international cooperation.
The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) serves as a corporate unit within GIZ, focusing on training, education, and knowledge development for international cooperation.
What does GIZ's legal status as a 'Federal Enterprise' signify?
Answer: It is a governmental organization owned by the German federal government.
GIZ's status as a 'Federal Enterprise' indicates that it is a governmental organization owned by the German federal government, serving as a key instrument of its foreign and development policy.
What was the context of Tanja Gönner's departure from politics before joining GIZ?
Answer: She left during protests against the Stuttgart 21 train station project.
Tanja Gönner, GIZ's inaugural chairperson, concluded her political career during protests against the Stuttgart 21 train station project before assuming her role at GIZ.
The primary goal GIZ declares for itself is to deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions worldwide.
Answer: True
GIZ explicitly states its primary goal as delivering effective solutions that provide people with better prospects and sustainably enhance their living conditions globally.
GIZ considers financial management to be its core discipline in its activities.
Answer: False
GIZ considers capacity development, not financial management, to be its core discipline.
GIZ has been involved in supporting networks like REN21 and the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance.
Answer: True
GIZ has actively supported and been involved in the creation of various networks and associations, including REN21 and the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance.
GIZ only supports South-South cooperation and does not engage in triangular cooperation.
Answer: False
GIZ supports both South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation, which involves developing countries as beneficiaries, emerging economies as 'new donors,' and traditional donors like Germany providing expertise.
GIZ began integrating sport-based approaches into its development work only after 2000.
Answer: False
GIZ began integrating sport-based approaches into its development work as early as the mid-1970s, with more structured activities since 1996.
GIZ implements projects related to 'financial cooperation,' which typically involves loans and grants.
Answer: False
GIZ implements 'technical cooperation' projects focused on capacity development. 'Financial cooperation,' involving loans and grants, is typically implemented by the KfW development bank.
SuRe® is a global voluntary standard for sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and GIZ is represented in its Stakeholder Council.
Answer: True
SuRe® is indeed a global voluntary standard for sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and GIZ holds a representation in its Stakeholder Council.
The Eschborn Dialogue is an annual event hosted by GIZ since 1988, discussing topics in international cooperation.
Answer: True
The Eschborn Dialogue is an annual two-day event hosted by GIZ since 1988, bringing together international experts to discuss various topics in international cooperation.
The Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklung (CIM) helps integrate employees into the workforce in developing countries.
Answer: True
The Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklung (CIM) specializes in global labor mobility, assisting in the integration of employees into the workforces of developing countries.
GIZ's purpose is limited to international development cooperation and does not include international education work.
Answer: False
GIZ provides services in both international development cooperation and international education work.
'Technical cooperation' in German development cooperation refers to financial aid like loans and grants.
Answer: False
'Technical cooperation' refers to capacity development projects, which GIZ implements. Financial aid like loans and grants falls under 'financial cooperation,' implemented by KfW.
GIZ contributes to sustainable infrastructure development by directly providing large-scale financial loans for projects.
Answer: False
GIZ contributes to sustainable infrastructure development through its representation in the SuRe® Stakeholder Council and capacity development, but it does not directly provide large-scale financial loans; that is the role of KfW for 'financial cooperation'.
Which of the following is GIZ's self-declared primary goal?
Answer: To deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions worldwide.
GIZ's self-declared primary goal is focused on delivering effective solutions that enhance people's prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions globally.
Which of the following is considered GIZ's core discipline in its activities?
Answer: Capacity development
GIZ identifies capacity development as its core discipline, focusing on strengthening abilities to achieve development objectives.
Which global agenda involves bilateral cooperation between developing countries and emerging economies, supported by GIZ?
Answer: South-South cooperation
South-South cooperation, involving bilateral cooperation between developing countries and emerging economies, is a global agenda supported by GIZ.
Since when has GIZ implemented sport-related activities in its development work?
Answer: Mid-1970s
GIZ has integrated sport-based approaches into its development work since the mid-1970s, with structured activities beginning in 1996.
How does GIZ differentiate its work from that of the KfW development bank?
Answer: GIZ implements technical cooperation projects, while KfW implements financial cooperation projects.
GIZ specializes in 'technical cooperation' (capacity development), while KfW handles 'financial cooperation' (loans and grants).
What is SuRe®?
Answer: The Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.
SuRe® is The Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, a global voluntary standard that integrates sustainability and resilience criteria into infrastructure development.
What is the Eschborn Dialogue?
Answer: An annual event hosted by GIZ for international experts to discuss cooperation topics.
The Eschborn Dialogue is an annual two-day event hosted by GIZ since 1988, bringing together international experts to discuss various topics in international cooperation.
What is the role of the Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklung (CIM) in GIZ's staffing?
Answer: It specializes in international cooperation activities related to global labor mobility, helping integrate employees into developing countries' workforces.
The Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklung (CIM) focuses on global labor mobility, assisting in the integration of employees into the workforces of developing countries.
GIZ's main commissioning party is Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Answer: True
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is GIZ's primary commissioning party.
GIZ holds a majority 75% share in sequa gGmbH.
Answer: False
GIZ holds a 49% share in sequa gGmbH, not a majority 75% share.
GIZ is exclusively commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) at the national level.
Answer: False
While the BMZ is GIZ's main commissioning party, GIZ is also commissioned by other German government departments at the national level, including the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
GIZ cooperates with international institutions such as the European Union and various UN agencies.
Answer: True
GIZ collaborates with a range of international institutions, including the European Union, various UN agencies, and other global bodies.
Cooperation with private enterprises is a long-established and fully mature field for GIZ.
Answer: False
Cooperation with private enterprises is described as an 'emerging field' for GIZ, not a long-established or fully mature one.
GIZ primarily works with national governments and avoids partnerships with civil society organizations.
Answer: False
GIZ works with a diverse range of partners, including national governments, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
GIZ's representation in Brussels indicates its engagement with European Union institutions as commissioning parties.
Answer: True
GIZ's representation in Brussels signifies its engagement with European Union institutions, which serve as some of its commissioning parties.
GIZ's 49% share in sequa gGmbH reflects its objective to foster private sector development.
Answer: True
GIZ's 49% share in sequa gGmbH, an implementing partner of the German business community, aligns with its objective to foster private sector development and cooperation with business chambers.
GTZ co-founded EUNIDA in 2010, just before the merger that formed GIZ.
Answer: False
GTZ co-founded the European Network of Implementing Development Agencies (EUNIDA) in 2000, not 2010.
GIZ's 'International Services' and 'Public Private Partnership' initiatives primarily focus on internal staff training.
Answer: False
GIZ's 'International Services' and 'Public Private Partnership' initiatives primarily focus on promoting cooperation with private enterprises for sustainable development, not internal staff training.
Who is GIZ's main commissioning party?
Answer: Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) serves as GIZ's main commissioning party.
Besides the BMZ, which other German government department commissions GIZ at the national level?
Answer: Federal Foreign Office
Besides the BMZ, GIZ is also commissioned by other German government departments, including the Federal Foreign Office.
Which international institution does GIZ cooperate with?
Answer: European Union
GIZ cooperates with various international institutions, including the European Union and UN agencies.
What is an 'emerging field' for GIZ in its development work?
Answer: Cooperation with private enterprises
Cooperation with private enterprises is identified as an 'emerging field' for GIZ in its development work, promoted under the concept of sustainable development.
Which of the following is a type of partner GIZ works with in its projects?
Answer: A diverse range including national governments, private sector, civil society, and research institutions
GIZ collaborates with a diverse array of partners, encompassing national governments, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
What is the significance of GIZ's representation in Brussels?
Answer: It signifies engagement with European Union institutions as commissioning parties.
GIZ's representation in Brussels highlights its engagement with European Union institutions, which are among its commissioning parties.
In what year did GTZ co-found the European Network of Implementing Development Agencies (EUNIDA)?
Answer: 2000
GTZ, a predecessor to GIZ, co-founded the European Network of Implementing Development Agencies (EUNIDA) in 2000.
What is the primary focus of GIZ's 'International Services' and 'Public Private Partnership' (PPP) initiatives?
Answer: Promoting cooperation with private enterprises for sustainable development.
GIZ's 'International Services' and 'Public Private Partnership' initiatives are primarily focused on fostering cooperation with private enterprises for sustainable development.
As of December 31, 2021, GIZ employed fewer than 20,000 staff members globally.
Answer: False
As of December 31, 2021, GIZ employed 24,977 staff members, which is more than 20,000.
Germany's official development assistance (ODA) decreased in 2022, according to the OECD.
Answer: False
According to the OECD, Germany's total official development assistance (ODA) increased in 2022, reaching USD 35 billion.
In 2019, GIZ had a business volume exceeding 3.1 billion Euros and operated in over 120 countries.
Answer: True
In 2019, GIZ's business volume surpassed 3.1 billion Euros, and its operations extended to more than 120 countries.
In 2012, the majority of GIZ's staff members worked within Germany.
Answer: False
In 2012, 80% of GIZ's staff members worked outside of Germany, meaning the majority did not work within Germany.
As of 2012, GIZ operated in approximately 90 countries worldwide.
Answer: False
As of 2012, GIZ operated in approximately 120 countries worldwide, not 90.
What was GIZ's budget in 2020?
Answer: 3.3 billion Euros
In 2020, GIZ's budget was reported to be 3.3 billion Euros.
According to the OECD, what was the trend in Germany's total official development assistance (ODA) in 2022?
Answer: It increased, reaching USD 35 billion.
The OECD reported that Germany's total official development assistance (ODA) increased in 2022, reaching USD 35 billion.
What was GIZ's business volume in 2019?
Answer: Exceeding 3.1 billion Euros
In 2019, GIZ reported a business volume that exceeded 3.1 billion Euros.
In 2012, what percentage of GIZ's staff members worked outside of Germany?
Answer: 80%
In 2012, 80% of GIZ's staff members worked outside of Germany, with nearly 70% being local forces.
As of 2012, approximately how many countries did GIZ operate in?
Answer: 120
As of 2012, GIZ operated in approximately 120 countries worldwide.
GIZ faced criticism in 2022 for ceasing all operations and staff hiring in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
Answer: False
GIZ faced criticism in 2022 for *continuing* to hire new local staff in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, despite concerns about the persecution of former local staff.
The Bundesrechnungshof criticized GIZ in 2023 for lacking mechanisms to encourage cost-cutting and not producing data to evaluate economic efficiency.
Answer: True
In 2023, the Bundesrechnungshof indeed criticized GIZ for its lack of data on economic efficiency and insufficient mechanisms for cost-cutting.
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel's salary as a GIZ board member decreased from 2022 to 2023.
Answer: False
Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel's salary as a GIZ board member increased from 230,000 Euros in 2022 to 242,000 Euros in 2023.
In March 2024, a Palestinian GIZ employee, Baraa Odeh, was arrested and administratively detained by Israeli border guards.
Answer: True
Baraa Odeh, a Palestinian GIZ employee, was arrested and administratively detained by Israeli border guards in March 2024, an incident that GIZ stated it would work to clarify.
GIZ staff members have never faced violence or abduction in the countries where they work.
Answer: False
GIZ staff members have faced violence, including abduction in Afghanistan in 2015 and a fatal assault in Niger in 2018.
What criticism did the Bundesrechnungshof raise against GIZ in 2023?
Answer: For not producing data to evaluate its economic efficiency and lacking cost-cutting mechanisms.
In 2023, the Bundesrechnungshof criticized GIZ for its failure to produce data evaluating economic efficiency and for lacking mechanisms to encourage cost-cutting.
What was the salary of Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel as a GIZ board member in 2023?
Answer: 242,000 Euros per year
In 2023, Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel's salary as a GIZ board member was 242,000 Euros per year.
What was a security risk faced by GIZ staff members in Niger in 2018?
Answer: Fatal assault
In 2018, GIZ staff members faced a fatal assault in Niger, highlighting the security risks in their operational countries.