GIZ Niger

About us

International cooperation between Niger and Germany began in the 1960s. GIZ has had an office in the capital, Niamey, since 1968.
With a population of around 20 million, the Republic of Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries. An unpredictable climate, erosion and depleted soils pose a threat to agricultural production. Frequent natural disasters and high population growth mean that food crises are a regular occurrence. 
Niger’s key exports are natural resources such as uranium and oil, as well as agricultural produce, including livestock. However, a mere 15 per cent of the country’s land is suitable for farming.
For a life without hunger in Niger, GIZ supports the expansion and optimisation of irrigated agriculture and implementation of the national land rights policy. Its work here has a particular focus on gender sensitivity