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Restoring Qixian wetlands with nature-based solutions
The Changyuan River restoration project in Shanxi province relies on nature-based solutions to restore essential ecological heritage and increase the capacity of local ecosystems to adapt to climate c...
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A gas-fired trigeneration system helps Qingdao transition to a low-carbon model
In Qingdao in Shandong province, AFD is supporting the development of a natural gas-fired trigeneration power plant. This innovative energy generation project aims to reduce the carbon intensity of th...
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Build Capacity to Respond to Food Crises
The food crisis that hit West Africa in 2008 highlighted the necessity to strengthen emergency food security reserves at national and local levels, and to create a solidarity mechanism at regional lev...
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Improving drinking water supply for the city of Guilin and preserving resources
Due to rapid urban development, the city of Guilin is facing a sharp rise in demand for water. AFD is supporting a project that will increase the drinking water treatment capacity by 200,000 m3 per da...
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Environmentally friendly wastewater treatment in Xiangyang
The city of Xiangyang is experiencing strong population and economic growth which requires substantial short-term investments. The project to construct a wastewater treatment plant in the new Dongjin...
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Supporting Colombia’s fight against climate change
Colombia has a relatively low level of greenhouse gas emissions, but is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. This second climate loan aims to encourage Colombia to continue its effo...
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Improve Dhaka’s transport policies
With the support of the European Union, AFD is providing technical assistance to Dhaka’s transport authority. The goals are to ensure better planning of transport infrastructure projects, streamline t...
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Afric'Innov project: Supporting the development of innovative entrepreneurship in Africa
African incubators and innovative companies are experiencing structural difficulties in accessing financing. AFD is addressing them by supporting the Afric’innov program. This will create new jobs and...
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Preserving and developing the biodiversity of Tianma Nature Reserve
Located in Anhui Province, Tianma National Nature Reserve is home to abundant biodiversity but faces major ecological and economic challenges. AFD is providing financial and technical support to local...
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The ecological restoration of Wolong Lake, a major contribution to preserving biodiversity in China
An ambitious ecological restoration project supported by AFD in northeast China has helped to revive a vital wetland while also developing new sustainable activities. The project is a success for Fran...
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Completing the North power grid to improve living conditions for residents
The “completion of the North power grid” is part of the objective for the full electrification of the North of Grande Terre by connecting the municipalities of Pouebo, Ouégoa and Poum to the interconn...
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A health center in Koné to improve healthcare provision in the North
New Caledonia has decided to optimize and complete its healthcare facilities in the North by launching the construction of a health center in Koné, in a rapidly expanding area.
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Improving national power transmission infrastructure
AFD is providing its financial support for the rehabilitation and upgrading of 10 of the substations of Tanesco, the national electricity operator. The aim is to improve the energy efficiency of Tanza...
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Contributing to the development of the power grid in the north of the country
AFD is supporting the development of the power line between Geita and Nyakanazi, a line which will facilitate the extension of the power grid in Northwest Tanzania and the grid connection to the Rusum...
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Supporting the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority in the context of the challenge of urban growth
AFD is supporting the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA), aiming to meet the demand for water in the Cambodian capital until 2021, by focusing on renovation of the Chamcar Mon water purificatio...
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Largest solar facility in New Caledonia
AFD is cofinancing the largest solar power plant in New Caledonia to allow cleaner energy to be generated. 43,000 photovoltaic panels will be installed, with a capacity to produce electricity for the...
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First solar power plant on customary land
AFD is cofinancing the Témala solar power plant to allow cleaner energy to be generated. 12,000 photovoltaic panels will be installed, with a capacity to produce electricity for the equivalent of 1,50...
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Supporting the extension of the Cairo metro network
In Cairo, the largest city in Africa with 18 million inhabitants, there is a need to extend the metro network in order to more effectively organize mobility, relieve traffic congestion, and reduce air...
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A metro to relieve congestion and reduce carbon emissions in Bangalore
AFD is co-financing the metro in Bangalore. This project aims to ensure that urban mobility is accessible, safe and low-carbon.
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