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The Meriem Project: Driving Business Innovation in the Fight Against Malnutrition in the Sahel
With its “Shared Innovation” series, AFD highlights novel programs created or developed in our partner countries. In Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, seven local food producers receive support from Agenc...
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Using Sports and Culture to Promote Social Cohesion
In the run-up to the publication of AFD’s 2020 activity reports on cultural and creative industries and sports and development, AFD examines the importance of using these vital sectors to strengthen s...
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AFD Group 2020 - 2021 Annual Results
In 2020, AFD’s commitments topped €12 billion, more than a third of which was committed to our actions in Africa. AFD’s Annual Report illustrates that AFD not only reacted to a global pandemic and to...
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Final Phase of Istanbul's Golden Horn tramway on track with AFD Support
A letter of intent was signed between the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on June 23rd for a 93 million-euro loan to support the final phase of the...
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Global Partnership for Education 2021-2025: A Bold Ambition for Education Worldwide
In the approach to the highly anticipated Global Partnership for Education conference in London at the end of this month, western countries are finalizing plans to raise urgently-needed funds. The cam...
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How AFD is Stepping up its Action on Gender Issues
AFD’s 2019-2020 report on gender equality reveals a variety of activities aimed at empowering women – from anti-violence initiatives to preparation for gainful employment. In the approach to the publi...
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5 things to know about the Generation Equality Forum
It’s a global assembly for gender equality. The Generation Equality Forum (GEF) will be held in Paris from June 30 to July 2. It’s a highly anticipated event where Agence Française de Développement wi...
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When Gender and Climate Go Hand in Hand: New Prospects for Development
This month's Generation Equality Forum organized in Paris highlighted the links between gender and climate change. A new study conducted by the French Economic Observatory (OFCE) and Sciences Po descr...
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COMBO+: Stopping Net Biodiversity Loss in Six Countries in Africa and Asia
AFD and the The French Facility for Global Environment are supporting a new program launched by NGO the Wildlife Conservation Society and aiming to strike a better balance between economic development...
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Biodiversity Partners Program (BIPP): supporting pro-nature initiatives in Southern Africa
Agence Française de Développement is launching a pilot project to accelerate pro-nature projects led by 30 entrepreneurs and "intrapreneurs" - i.e. those working on innovative approaches - from eight...
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7 Innovative Projects using Data to Combat Covid-19
AFD's “Shared Innovation” series highlights innovative programs created or developed in our partner countries. AFD, Expertise France and The GovLab have launched call for projects that will use dat...
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“AFD Offers a Wide Range of Financial and Non-Financial Tools in the Western Balkans”
Starting a new chapter in Eastern Europe, AFD recently opened its Western Balkans office in Belgrade, Serbia. Its Director, Dominique Hautbergue handles activities in six countries: Albania, Bosnia a...
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AFD Group’s 2020 Results: a Rapid Response to the Crisis while Maintaining the Long-term Focus
Despite an unprecedented worldwide pandemic, AFD Group’s commitments over the past year haven’t faltered. CEO Rémy Rioux presented the Group’s results for 2020 on Tuesday, April 13. Even amidst the de...
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Empowering Indigenous Communities in the Amazon
The “Terrindigena” Project will provide support for 18 indigenous communities in Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador, to improve their living conditions and protect 17 million hectares of Amazonian forest.
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Tilt, a Digital Platform to help Young People take Action
How to help young French people get involved in action to tackle the major global environmental challenges? This is the question AFD wants to help answer with the Tilt digital ecosystem. It is made up...
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Transformation of Secondary Education in Benin
In Benin, the government has made secondary education a priority. AFD has been contributing to these efforts since 2017 by supporting the Benin Secondary Education Support Project (PAESB). Here, we ta...
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Vietnam: Enhancing Climate Resilience through better water management
Training workshops in urban development and resilience were held in the two Vietnamese provinces of Bac Kan and Ha Nam in early April, with an eye to designing sustainable and integrated water managem...
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AFD and EU help in the Modernization of Georgia's Water Supply and Sanitation System
Delegated funds from the EU will support an AFD credit line that seeks to rehabilitate, reconstruct and expand the water supply and sanitation infrastructure and improve related services in the munici...
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New Call for Projects 2023-26: Cultural Actions in Africa that Build on Social Bonds
Launched by the French Institute and AFD, the Access Culture program supports and finances cultural projects promoting social ties and strengthening collaborations between African and French cultural...
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Meeting the Urgent Need for Jobs in Gaza
Gaza is mired in crisis, with poverty and unemployment rates having soared to record levels. But efforts are being made to put a dent in unemployment, particularly among young Palestinians. One projec...
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