Since early 80s, the German Development Corporation (GTZ) framework has integrated components on resource management in arid zones and desertification control which have been on the front of its activities further to the ratification and signature of the UNCCD in the mid 90s.  The technical and financial co-operation, currently provided, supports over 250 projects accounting for a total volume of commitments of about 1.5 billion Euros among which 25% support Asian countries.

GTZ provides advisory services and back-up to ACSAD to orient and expand its range of services.  The achievements comprise improvement of ACSAD functions and operations including demand-oriented method transfer to provide scientific and technical advisory services to the countries of the Arab League. The corporation has developed pilot methodologies for the identification of desertification prone areas in the region, establishment of early warning systems and development of interactive regional networks.