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Tackling Inequality and Climate Change Simultaneously in South Africa

Tag Climate Fighting Inequalities Africa South Africa
Afrique du Sud
“No country should have to choose between tackling poverty and preserving the planet,” French President Emmanuel Macron told the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact this summer. It’s a sentiment shared by activists and leaders around the world. As the first country to sign a Just Energy Transition Partnership in 2021, South Africa is making every effort to resolve this dilemma. With COP28 just a few days away, what have they found?
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"Cultural and Creative Industries Promote Employment and Social Cohesion"

Tag Cultural and Creative Industries Digital and Innovation Africa South Africa Kenya Nigeria Senegal Pakistan
Forum ICC
On October 6-8 in Paris, the first Création Africa forum for cultural and creative industries (CCI) will feature fast-growing sectors such as TV series, animation, video games, and comics. How does AFD Group support industry professionals and help new talent emerge? We find out.
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Decoding

Exploring History, Heritage and Culture in Southern Africa

Tag Cultural and Creative Industries Digital and Innovation Africa South AfricaZimbabwe
The Great Zimbabwe Monument
A country’s collective memory is an important part of its identity and evolution. AFD is backing cultural and creative initiatives that play a crucial role in bringing to life countries’ history and heritage – particularly those of Zimbabwe and South Africa. We take a closer look on the eve of “Creation Africa,” in Paris from 6 to 8 October. It’s a forum for creative actors working in the arts, from cinema to virtual reality.
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€300 Million for a Just Energy Transition in South Africa

Tag Climate Energy Just Energy Transition (JET) Fighting Inequalities Africa South Africa
Cape Town
The first installment of a series of loans and grants has just been delivered to South Africa. It’s part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) entered into at last year’s COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the US, the European Union and South Africa. The aim is to prevent the country’s reduction in coal use from exacerbating inequalities.
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