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Promoting equitable development of the cashew nut sector
The project aims to contribute to the strengthening of the cashew nut sector in order to allow a sustainable improvement of farmers' incomes while preserving natural resources.
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Reforestation and biogas development in rural Yunnan
AFD supported a carbon sequestration project in Yunnan Province combining the reduction of CO2 and the development of renewable energy for rural communities.
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Railway line to link the tourist cities of Dali and Lijiang
The project was co-financed with the Asian Development Bank and connected the cities of Lijiang and Dali to the Yunnan railway network. This has helped to open up this isolated area, reduce the costs...
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New roads to facilitate mobility in Yunnan
In the early 2000s, AFD co-funded the construction and development of roads and highways in the western part of Yunnan Province. The purpose of this project was to foster economic growth, help reduce...
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Promoting historical and cultural heritage in Cameroon
AFD funding is helping to modernize the National Museum of Cameroon in Yaoundé.
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Laurent BIDDISCOMBE
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Director (Appointed on: 05/07/2024), Executive Director for Global Client Solutions at AFD, Board of Directors
Strengthening the capacities of local organizations
The NGO ACTED, the second largest NGO in France, is working in Lebanon and Iraqi Kurdistan to improve access to basic social services for vulnerable populations and promote social cohesion between com...
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Jean-René CUZON
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Project Team Leader in the Agriculture, Rural Development and Biodiversity Division (ARB)
Food security, Agroecology, Agricultural policy
Supporting investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency
This project promotes Kenyan growth in low carbon through the development of renewable energy and the promotion of energy efficiency measures in the industry.
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Support project to agriculture in the department of the Collines
The project helps to build the agricultural capacities of the municipalities and associations of the department of the Collines and to improve the living conditions of the small producers.
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Minka: an instrument for peace and resilience
The Minka Peace and Resilience instrument supports peace building efforts in fragile contexts and in areas affected by crisis or conflict. It finances projects across four regions: the Sahel, the Lake...
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Support the Zambian road program by upgrading the Nacala Regional Corridor
Linking Zambia to the port of Nacala in Mozambique (via Malawi), the Nacala Regional Corridor has been poorly maintained. AFD is currently supporting its rehabilitation, a priority for Zambia, but als...
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Understanding the role of taxation in the fight against inequalities
Via their tax component and their component of transfers and public expenditure, budget policies are a crucial instrument for governments in their fight against inequalities. This research project see...
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Building sustainable transport systems for a growing city
AFD is supporting the Government of Tanzania in its efforts to build a sustainable urban transport system in Dar es Salaam by financing the construction and commissioning of phase 5 of the BRT network...
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Ethiopia: Gender Equality in Electricity Sector
This project aims to strengthen the efficiency of the electricity sector by improving EEP's performance and services.
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Dar Es Salaam: BRT 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.
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Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Care Project
This project aims to improve the quality of cancer care in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza through technical support, research, infrastructure improvements, access to screening and detection services, and th...
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Reinforcing Ethiopia’s domestic power grid
Since 2010, AFD has been accompanying the public electricity utility, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), in reinforcing the domestic power grid. A €50m loan was allocated in 2011 for the construction of...
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Reinforcement of the Electrical Transmission Network in Ethiopia
This project aims to improve the economic output and welfare of the population through the provision of reliable and competitive energy.
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