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ASEAN Centre for Energy Secures Grant from Agence Française de Développement to Enhance Energy Efficiency in A...
the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is pleased to announce a grant agreement with The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) , marking the launch of PEEB ASEAN, a regional initiative of the Partnershi...
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AFD Group in support of Ukraine: overcoming the urgencies of war and preparing for a European future
At the “Ukraine Recovery Conference” in Berlin on June 11 and 12, 2024, the AFD Group reaffirmed its support for the reconstruction of Ukraine, following the signature of the Intergovernmental Agreeme...
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Insurance Development Forum and French Development Agency Launch - IDRIMA - a Groundbreaking Integrated Disast...
London, UK, 12 June 2024: The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) and the French Development Agency Group (Agence Française de Développement and Expertise France - together “AFD Group”) are delighted to...
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Agriculture, heritage and tax policy in Laos : AFD Group and MPI sign and launch three projects worth €13.6M
An official launch of additional funds totalling 13,6M€ for three projects was held at the MPI and chaired by H.E. Dr. Phet PHOMPHIPHAK, Minister of the MPI, H.E. Madam Siv-Leng CHHUOR, French Ambassa...
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD) wins “Best agency funding team” award at GlobalCapital Bond Awards 202...
AFD has been awarded the “Best agency funding team” in the annual GlobalCapital Bond Awards ceremony in the Supras, Sovereigns and Agencies (SSA) category.
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Upgrading Johannesburg and Cape Town international airports
AFD is supporting the development of South Africa’s airport infrastructure. The aim is to promote the development of tourism and trade, and thereby create jobs. This development will strengthen their...
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Supporting the upscaling of Nigeria's electric power industry
The reform of the power sector is one of the main pillars of Nigeria’s growth strategy. AFD contributes to its success by supporting the modernization of training in the sector.
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Reduce Food and Nutrition Insecurity in West Africa
Deeply affected by under- and malnutrition, countries of the Economic Community of West African States are also exposed to recurring food crises. AFD favors the strengthening of its prevention and int...
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Biogas reservoirs to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in Karnataka
AFD assisted the NGO GoodPlanet, as well as a local NGO, in the development of an innovative approach to financing access to energy for disadvantaged rural families.
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Supporting agriculture and income activities
AFD is supporting the financing of productive investments (equipment and land acquisition), particularly in the field of agriculture and livestock raising, in order to offset the lack of long-term fin...
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CICLIA: Cities and Climate in Africa
Initiated in 2016 by AFD and supported by the European Union and SECO, CICLIA supports African cities in the preparation of low-carbon and resilient urban projects. More specifically, CICLIA funds stu...
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Large-scale development program to meet housing and equipment needs in Greater Nouméa
Two comprehensive development areas (ZAC) with complementary purposes – accommodate housing and business activities – have been created. The aim is to address the challenges of urbanization and develo...
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Strengthening electricity distribution in Dhaka
Securing its electricity supply is a priority for Bangladesh in order to support its economic and social development. AFD is helping the Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) to modernize its networ...
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Improving water supply in the governorates of Irbid, Ajloun and Jerash
To meet ever-increasing water demand in Jordan, the project aims to withdraw water in the Jordan Valley, treat it and pump it via the Wadi al Arab to supply the governorates of Irbid, Ajloun and Jeras...
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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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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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Sludge treatment at the East Alexandria wastewater treatment plant
The project aims to build a sludge treatment unit at the East Alexandria wastewater treatment plant. This type of unit would be the first in Egypt outside Cairo and could act as a catalyst by encourag...
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Credit Line to National Bank of Egypt to facilitate access to credit for SMEs
AFD is making a EUR 30m credit line available to the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) for the development of lending activity to SMEs (mesofinance) and to build the bank’s skills in this business segment.
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Credit Line to the African Export-Import Bank
AFD has made a EUR 100m credit line available to the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) to support its activities to transform Africa’s trade structure.
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Restructuring the public transport network in Greater Nouméa
The Urban Transport Authority is implementing a bus rapid transit project, the Néobus, with the aim of addressing the challenges of urbanization and development in Greater Nouméa. Its implementation i...
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