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Controlling rising water levels in the provinces of Ninh Binh, Ha Tinh and Can Tho
In Vietnam, one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, the project aims to secure the economy, and in particular the agricultural economy, ensure the security of people and goods and impr...
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The circus as a tool to build a future for youth
Created more than 30 years ago, Zip Zap Circus is a social circus that works with South African youth in a spirit of coexistence and peace. AFD is actively supporting the association’s initiatives thr...
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Widen credit access for SMEs in Nigeria
Only few Nigerian SMEs have access to formal financing, despite the fact that they are essential to economic diversification. AFD supports the establishment of the Development Bank of Nigeria, so they...
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Improving the transport system in Cebu
In Cebu, the second largest city in the Philippines, the Bus Rapid Transit project running on priority, financed by AFD, lanes will provide the city with an efficient and affordable urban transport sy...
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Rehabilitating and expanding water and sewerage services in the Copperbelt Province
This project aims to extend and secure sanitation and drinking water services in three cities in Copperbelt Province, thus improving the living conditions of 530,000 people by 2050.
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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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Developing hydropower in Himachal Pradesh
AFD is assisting the Indian government with its objective of increasing the share of renewable energies in its energy mix. The objective: ensure the country’s energy security, while taking advantage o...
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Tunisia
Tunisia, which is located between the Mediterranean and the Sahara, went through a major political shake-up in 2011. Its transition to democracy was underpinned three years later with the introduction...
Regions and countries
European Neighborhood and Enlargement Regional Office
The European Neighborhood and Enlargement Regional Office covers an area stretching from the Adriatic Sea to the Caspian Sea, bringing together 12 countries — including all countries officially candid...
Editorial page
Christophe Lecourtier takes the helm of AFD Group at a pivotal moment
Christophe Lecourtier takes office today as Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement (AFD), succeeding Rémy Rioux, who has led the agency since 2016. This appointment, proposed by...
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Rehablitation of Chitral and Dargai hydropower plants
AFD is supporting the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) rehabilitate its hydroelectric resources to produce green and affordable electricity. This project has enabled the rehabili...
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Developing a strategic framework for nature-based solutions in urban areas
As part of the ECOPRONAT research programme, AFD is collaborating with the World Resources Institute (WRI) to develop a strategic framework for identifying and deploying nature-based solutions (NBS) i...
Research project
Extending the Nairobi Potable Water System (Northern Collector)
This project is the implementation of phase 1 of the master plan for the extension of potable water production system in Nairobi presented in 2012.
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Africa
Demographic, social, ecological, energy, political, and technological transitions … African countries face decisive challenges for their future. AFD is rising to meet them.
Regions and countries
CIPASTI Project: partnership in industrial engineering
Train technicians and engineers in industrial engineering – this is the ambition of the CIPASTI project, which was selected for the second edition of the “Academia Partnerships Africa-France” programm...
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KENYA: Funding Kisumu's water & sanitation expansion
The aim of the project is to extend and strengthen the water and sanitation service in the town of Kisumu and its outskirts, while improving the quality of water from Lake Victoria.
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Extension of the water and sanitation network in Kisumu
This project aims at improving and expanding the network and infrastructure for drinking water and its sanitation in the City of Kisumu.
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Rehabilitation and extension of the water and sanitation network in Kisumu
This project aims at improving and expanding the network and infrastructure for drinking water and its sanitation in the City of Kisumu.
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Supporting employment and improving living conditions in deprived neighborhoods
With over 85 million inhabitants on 6% of the territory and population growth at some 2% a year, Egypt is faced with an urbanization of poverty: informal neighborhoods are home to 60% of Cairo’s popul...
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Supporting the improvement in Cairo’s urban transport
Cairo is a high-density megacity with 20 million inhabitants. Their 24 million daily motorized trips are mainly made on deteriorated public transport, except for the metro which is extremely efficient...
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