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Improving Access to Water and Sanitation for millions in Ethiopia

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Water and Sanitation
Gender Equality
Africa
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
World Toilet Day on November 19 highlights the dangers of lacking sanitary facilities, and the search for sustainable solutions. With an estimated 419 million people practising "open defecation" worldwide, the need for access to clean, safe toilets for all is more urgent than ever. Which is why AFD is funding a number of initiatives, including two flagship projects in Ethiopia. One will provide 2.6 million people with improved, gender-sensitive sanitation facilities and the second will improve access to water for 1 million people in 45 towns.
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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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Oceans: A New System to Protect Marine Biodiversity in Argentina - and Beyond

Tag Biodiversity Climate Digital and Innovation Latin AmericaArgentina Three Oceans
Pinguino de barbijo América latina océano y biodiversidad
With 5,000 km of coastline, Argentina is working towards establishing, for the first time, a national system to monitor the abundant coastal and marine biodiversity around the country and beyond. By keeping a closer eye on threats to marine wildlife, officials will be better placed to protect the hundreds of species that belong to the region’s ecosystem. We interview Dr. Juan Emilio Sala, who coordinated some 50 experts in Marine Sciences to advise Argentina’s Government.
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“More tech companies are developing in Africa than in the rest of the world”

Tag Digital and Innovation Africa Cameroon Congo Egypt Ghana Guinea Kenya Morocco Nigeria Central African Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Senegal
Burundi students using a portable media library near Bujumbura, provided by Libraries without Borders
Digital technology is playing an increasingly prominent role in Africa’s economic development. In fact, more tech companies are developing across the continent than in the rest of the world. In the approach to the VivaTech technology and start-up event in Paris from June 14 to 17, we interview Alain Kiyindou co-author of “African Economies in 2023.”
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Fighting Fake News in the Middle East: the Surprising Benefits of Fact Checking

Tag Crises and conflicts Education for Citizenship and International Solidarity Education and Training Digital and Innovation Eurasia and BeyondIraq Jordan Lebanon Palestine
Tremblement de terre Turquie
Following the earthquakes that devastated communities across Turkey in February, misinformation spread rapidly, exacerbating the emotional toll it took on victims and families. Fact-checkers around the region, as part of the Qarib project, rallied to combat the surge in fake news. Ahead of International Fact Checking Day this Sunday, we highlight new initiatives and tools that promote accuracy in media.
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