AFD Group has accelerated its activity in Moldova to address the numerous crises affecting the country, notably the outbreak of war in neighboring Ukraine. But the long-term objective remains the same: to assist the country in its efforts to build a fairer and more sustainable economy and to...
With its 3.5 million inhabitants, Santo Domingo is faced with increasing problems of travel organization and urban congestion. The extension of the metro has put an end to the isolation of the eastern neighborhoods and the traffic jams which paralyze the city. Residents can now count on reliable...
Finance the extension of metro M4 and M10 lines in Istanbul
A megalopolis straddling Europe and Asia, one of the most congested cities in the world, Istanbul is pursuing an ambitious policy of extending its metro lines, supported for more than 10 years by several loans from AFD.
Construction of a tramway line along the Golden Horn in Istanbul
The project aims to build a tramway line connecting the historical center of Istanbul to service and residential areas along the Golden Horn. The project benefits from an innovative technique of ground power supply allowing to preserve this exceptional site and will be accompanied by landscaping...
Regional Migration and Wage Inequality in the West African Economic and Monetary Union
Hanoi metro: toward a greener city
Improving the energy efficiency of rail transport in China
The electrification of the railway line between Luoyang (Henan province) and Zhangjiajie (Hunan province) aimed to improve the energy efficiency of rail transport in China.
Serbian Railway Modernization Program – Phase 1
The Railway modernization program contributes to the reinforcement of Serbia’s position in the European rail ecosystem as well as the improvement of the functioning and safety of Serbian trains, through support provided by AFD and the World Bank to the Ministry of Construction, Transport and...
Mobility and transport- Synthesis of the AFD Group sectoral intervention framework
Dar Es Salaam's BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), a network under construction
The Dar Es Salaam BRT was one of the first to be commissioned in Africa (excluding South Africa). AFD is financing phase 5 of this network, with two lines connected to the rest of the network.
Post-Covid Cities: A Webinar Series
A webinar series on urban affairs is already looking at how cities can cope in a post-Covid world. What are the ramifications of Covid-19 on urban development? How has it affected access to health and public services? Just two of the questions debated at the online event, organized by the...
Phase II of the Ahmedabad metro
Evaluation Summary - Şishane-Yenikapi metro extension project of the metropolitan municipality of Istanbul
Western Balkans: A Step Closer to Europe
The partnership was sealed in December 2018: AFD has joined the European Commission’s Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF). Through this new partnership, France will be providing its expertise to the six countries in the region in the fields of connectivity, the environment and social...
Improve the rural roads sustainably to support economic growth
Rural transport, especially road transport, is a catalyst for economic development. Through this project, 1,130 km of rural roads will be renewed to improve access to basic services for the rural population and to the productive rural areas of Cambodia’s central plain.