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Lebanon: Urgent Support Given to Crisis-Stricken Local Businesses
In the aftermath of the Port of Beirut explosions, supporting the network of small local businesses was deemed essential in a country experiencing recurrent political, economic and health crises. The...
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Bringing Distinct Local Products from across Cambodia to Global Markets
From the soil to the treetops, from the coasts to the mountains: Cambodia possesses an abundance of agricultural riches that are unique to certain regions and need to be produced with care. AFD is sup...
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Supporting Tax Reform in Armenia
Armenia’s major tax reform initiative, financed by AFD and implemented by Expertise France is coming to an end. It’s a fine example of cooperation between France and Armenia, particularly in terms of...
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In Vietnam, Vital Infrastructure fends off the Effects of Climate Change
South of Hanoi in the province of Ninh Binh, Vietnam, rising sea levels are causing the salinization of fresh water. Infrastructure was desperately needed to prevent the situation from worsening, and...
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AFD Group Launches its First Operations in Moldova
AFD Chief Executive Officer Rémy Rioux's visit to Chisinau on 23 and 24 May marked the beginning of AFD Group's first initiatives in Moldova. They will focus on the country’s gradual convergence with...
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Mobility in Serbia: Taking Social and Environmental Needs on Board
Mobility and reliable transportation are essential for people's access to employment and essential services. They're also key ingredients for cities and the wider economy to function. AFD Group has ma...
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Vietnam: A New kind of Workshop to Contribute to Climate Resilient Architecture
A workshop on climate change resilient architecture and landscape was held in Son La and Hanoi, Vietnam, from April 1 to 18. It involved 50 students from Hanoi Architecture University’s French-speakin...
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Moving Towards Sustainable Construction in Türkiye
Intensifying demand for housing from growing populations is putting pressure on land and energy sources, particularly in Türkiye. On the eve of Earth Day on 22 April, we take a look at AFD's support f...
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Beirut: a Healthcare Center for the Disadvantaged
The Lebanese healthcare system is under severe strain, prompting AFD to intervene through the Minka Peace and Resilience fund, to ensure the provision of quality and sustainable care. The project will...
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Türkiye: a New Public Hospital to meet Growing Demand
Along with Türkiye’s growing population comes a greater demand for health services. With EU financing and implemented by AFD, Türkiye’s Health Ministry has overseen the construction of a new hospital...
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Cambodia: A New Wild Honey Label to Stimulate Rural Development
Wild honey has been cultivated in Cambodia for centuries, but it’s only recently that a new label aiming to maximize its commercial success and facilitate rural development has been launched. AFD has...
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Cambodia’s Largest Water Treatment Plant Now 60% complete
Construction works on Cambodia's largest water treatment plant are now 60% completed, announced the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority during a field visit with officials from the ministries of Indust...
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AFD Reinforces Support for Low-carbon Transition in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
With AFD Group’s CEO Rémy Rioux’s visit to Jakarta on 15 January, AFD has renewed its commitment to energy transition, sustainable ocean management, and sustainable finance in Indonesia, as well as to...
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Youth Mobilized against Gender Violence in Vietnam
The French association, Batik International, has launched the Hy Vong (“Hope”) project in Vietnam, in collaboration with several local partners, to combat violence against women. Its aim is to protect...
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Promoting a Greener, More Robust Livestock Sector in Uzbekistan
A new AFD-funded project to support livestock farmers is being launched in Uzbekistan. The challenge is to structure the livestock sector to sustainably meet the growing demand for animal products whi...
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Central Asian Glacier Expedition Highlights Water Management Issues
In September 2021, AFD supported the adventure of two French explorers, travelling from Pamir glaciers to the Aral Sea, in the heart of Central Asia. This journey resulted in an awareness-raising film...
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France Hosts One Ocean Summit in Worldwide Search for Sustainable Solutions
From 9 to 11 February, France is hosting the One Ocean Summit, where heads of state and government representatives from all over the world will descend on Brest, Brittany, in northwestern France to di...
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Oceans: a New Franco-Indonesian Partnership for more Sustainable Fisheries
It’s a deal that concerns two countries some 12,000 kms apart. On the eve of the One Ocean Summit from 9 to 11 February in Brest, the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and AFD two...
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France and Vietnam: Boosting Farmers’ Resilience in the face of Climate Change
In Lao Cai, Vietnam, AFD and the New Aquitaine Region are supporting a project implemented by the NGO Agrisud that aims to develop sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen food security and im...
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Disaster Risk Reduction: New Support for localities in the Philippines
AFD and the Philippines Department of Finance have signed a €250 million policy-based loan to support disaster risk reduction at the local level, as well as disaster preparedness and response.
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