The BMZ data lab

Our data and AI products facilitate work processes and transform development policy data into valuable insights. We provide new possibilities for automated data processing, interactive data visualizations and AI applications for faster decision-making processes. In this way, we contribute to evidence-based and effective development cooperation.

We always take into account the requirements of data protection, security and fairness. We evaluate our products qualitatively and use benchmarks for quality assurance.

We train BMZ employees in the targeted and effective use of data and AI for German development policy. Among other things, we organize training series for this purpose. We want to enable people to recognize the added value of data and AI, to critically evaluate their potential and to use them responsibly in their day-to-day work.

We work with our partners to ensure systematic integration of data into development policy processes and decisions. We also address the challenges of data technology at an early stage. Together with other ministries and implementing organizations, we are developing concepts for data pipelines, AI infrastructure, improved data exchange and reliable data governance processes.

At a political level, we advocate for the appropriate design of data policy frameworks to enable innovative and responsible forms of data use for sustainable development. At the same time, we promote the international learning process between the German data ecosystem and our partner countries by constructively contributing experience from development cooperation, transferring solutions and establishing long-term cooperation for data projects.