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Development Partner Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
GIZ is focused on balancing rapid industrial growth in the textile sector with the need for sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure and a just energy transition.
GIZ and BGMEA signed an MoU to promote sustainability and energy efficiency in the apparel sector through the STILE II project.
GIZ Proklima provided training for Bangladeshi policymakers in Germany on climate-friendly refrigerants.
Bangladesh and Germany signed a 5 million euro grant agreement for the TVET4RE vocational training project.
GIZ, the EU, and the Bangladesh Power Division co-organized a roundtable on agrivoltaics and floating solar.
GIZ's WaSaTex initiative reported progress in reducing industrial water consumption among H&M suppliers.
GIZ official page states it has worked in Bangladesh since 1972 on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the EU. Country director left null due to conflicting public reporting (Mark Gombert listed on the GIZ page, while a November 2025 news item names Juergen Schilling); not confirming to avoid a wrong fact. GIZ delivers technical cooperation, not concessional lending (that is KfW).
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05