About us
As a joint organisation of the State of Berlin and the Berlin Chamber of Crafts, we at BGZ Berliner Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit strengthen international networking in the capital region. Together with our partners, we focus on implementing international projects in our areas of work for our shareholders and apply for the necessary funding. Our mission is the qualification and support of people and organisations. We focus on innovative projects that contribute to greater sustainability in Berlin and the partner cities involved.
Our Identity
We are experts in the development and implementation of international projects - primarily in the EU. To a small extent, we also work with partners in the Global South. Our projects contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for socially, economically and environmentally sustainable development. They are innovative and bring together different sectors such as educational institutions, companies and administration.
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Our projects qualify and empower young people and professionals to prepare them for current and future professional and social challenges. These include far-reaching digitalisation, the decarbonisation of the economy, social cohesion and dealing with various crises. As the BGZ, we promote international networking and cooperation - especially in Berlin's skilled trades, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and educational institutions. We strengthen the resilience of individuals, organisations and companies and contribute to securing skilled workers with our educational projects.
News
BGZ-Netzwerk-Event 2026
Save the Date: Freitag, 4. September 2026 in den Räumen der Cradle to Cradle NGO. Alle zwei Jahre veranstalten wir ein großes Netzwerk-Event bei dem wir aktuelle Projekte aus unseren vier Arbeitsbereichen präsentieren, uns gemeinsam zu aktuellen Entwicklungen in Europa und der Welt austauschen und Raum und Gelegenheit für spannende Gespräche und Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten geben. Einladung folgt…
Interreg im Dialog
Die deutsche Interreg B-Kontaktstelle und das Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR), gemeinsame Veranstalter der Webinar-Reihe „Interreg im Dialog“, haben die BGZ eingeladen, am 26. März 2026 das Interreg-Ostseeraum Projekt REAVES im Rahmen des Themas „Resilient Wirtschafts- und Verwaltungsstrukturen“ anderen Interreg-B-Projekten und Interessierten aus Kommunen und Institutionen sowie der breiten Öffentlichkeit vorzustellen. Anmeldung:
REAVES – Off the beaten track
With Interreg BSR projects, we regularly work with partners from remote regions, where travel is difficult. A lesson from the post-Covid phase: let’s focus on lively discussions and intensive exchange for highest efficiency, and leave everything that can just as well be done online “at home”. With our next transnational retreat workshop in Jakobstad, Finland end of March, we’ll kill two birds with one stone: fairness to our partners from remote areas and quality time for group work.
Fields of operations
Sustainable Economy
We are actively committed to sustainable business practices in order to create a future worth living for generations to come.
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Social Cohesion and Participation
We stand for social participation in order to strengthen equal opportunities and social justice, particularly for marginalised groups.
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Digitalization, Innovation, and Resilience
We promote innovation in order to develop sustainable solutions for global challenges.
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Collaboration with the Global South
We are committed to working in partnership with the Global South to jointly fulfil the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
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