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European Union and AFD Group: the Pact for a Sustainable Future
During the European Development Days (EDD) on June 15 and 16, 2021, AFD Group and the European Union reflected on the nature of development activities and their impact on the fight against climate cha...
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Clarification From Agence Francaise de Developpement in Lebanon
Erroneous information is circulating on social networks and in the country concerning the embezzlement of AFD funds and the theft of 20 million euros by the advisers of the Lebanese Ministry of Energy...
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Bolivia: Supporting Policies for better Water Management
AFD is providing support to the Bolivian authorities for the deployment of a vast water resources management plan, via its Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers.
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[Feature Report] Forests: As vital as they are vulnerable
Whether as vast sources of biodiversity, carbon sinks, or as food sources, forests are vital for life on Earth. But they’re under constant threat by human activities and climate change. In this featur...
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6 Good Reasons to Preserve Forests
They contribute to biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change and pollution – just a few of the many boons bestowed by forests worldwide. Here we review the six main reasons why we should...
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Combating Deforestation in the Congo Basin
The world’s second largest rainforest is threatened by deforestation. On the ground, AFD is stepping up its support for sustainable management projects for forest ecosystems.
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Mobilizing Local Populations in Forest Management
Achieving sustainable forest management often requires participation by local and indigenous peoples of the forest area, but there are many obstacles to achieving this. That’s why Agence Française de...
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In the Struggle to Make Forests Sustainable, how Effective are Verification Systems?
Whether it’s durable walnut to make a table, or rich and robust oak for the beams of a home, good quality wood can fetch a high price. But thriving markets have contributed to high levels of deforesta...
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AFD’s 30 years of Action for Congo Basin Forests
Agence Française de Développement has been working to develop sustainable forest management in the Congo Basin region since the late 1980s. Here, we look back on the lessons learned from our projects...
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"We encourage forest operators to change their practices"
AFD has established a responsible forest management model, as part of its efforts to make forests more sustainable. How effective is it? Patricia Aubras, AFD’s Regional Director for Central Africa exp...
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The Great Green Wall: Restoring Land in Africa
It is both an initiative for ecological restoration, and part of the fight against hunger and food insecurity in Africa. In existence since 2007, the Great Green Wall is above all part of an immense...
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AFD Support for Biodiversity in Mexico: Robust Assessments and Concrete Results
AFD has just assessed the impact of two public policy loans – named "Biomex" and "Bioconnect" - issued to the Mexican government in 2012 and 2017 for biodiversity conservation. Though valuable lesson...
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2019-2020 evaluation report: gender focus
The third part of the 2019-2020 evaluation report, devoted to gender, explains how evaluation contributes to the reduction of gender inequalities. In 2014, AFD adopted its first strategy to reduce gen...
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Research Video Competition: Making the Voices of Young Researchers in the South Heard
Researchers under the age of 40: prepare your videos by July 4! Describe, decipher, question, shed light on transitions – both on those already underway and more to come – through the eyes of young re...
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Kiwa Initiative: A network of organic learning farms in the Pacific to promote climate change resilience and f...
Guest Post – As part of the Kiwa initiative, AFD and the Pacific Community are supporting the creation of a network of organic farms to support farmers in the Pacific Islands in their transition to su...
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In Côte d'Ivoire, a Fund to Boost Start-Ups in the Cultural and Creative Industries
Even in bustling African countries, young and growing populations can find it difficult to find employment. But while some conventional sectors struggle to keep afloat, enterprising entrepreneurs are...
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Call for Projects to boost digital innovation in the energy sector
Financed by the European Union and implemented by AFD, the Digital Energy Facility program is launching a call for projects on April 6, 2021. It is aimed at public energy operators and start-ups that...
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AFD Conference in Türkiye Celebrates Women in Industry
AFD’s fifth conference on women in the workforce was held in Türkiye online this year, in cooperation with the Turkish bank TSKB and the French Consulate General in Istanbul. This year, the topic was...
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The Fund for Innovation in Development Launches its First Call for Projects
It’s part of a new initiative to revamp France’s approach to development. Chaired by Nobel laureate Esther Duflo, the Fund for Innovation in Development is hosted by AFD. Its purpose is to stimulate,...
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Gabon: A Classroom in the Trees
Nestled in the forests near Libreville, it’s a unique way to raise awareness. The treetop classroom in the Raponda Walker Arboretum focuses on – and embodies - the protection of rainforests. A tool fo...
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