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Analysis of the Social Impacts and Vulnerabilities Linked to the Just Dimension of an Energy Transition in Mex...
Mexico’s just energy transition (JET) requires addressing both decarbonization and deep social inequalities. This study analyzes four high-impact measures: the retirement of fossil-fuel plants, the ex...
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Infographic - Digital Technology-2024 AFD Group's activity
in 2024, AFD Group took strong action to promote digital infrastructure, services and an economy that work for everyone, while respecting individual freedoms and national sovereignty. With a unified a...
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Comparative analysis of biodiversity measurement approaches for public development banks
Biodiversity loss is a major global challenge, pushing public development banks (PDBs) to align with frameworks such as the GBF, TNFD, and CSRD. To support this, AFD and EBRD assessed six biodiversity...
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Jan KREWER
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Research Fellow (CIFRE PhD Contract)
Commons, Digital, Public Policies
PhD student at the Center for Economics of Sorbonne Paris Nord University, Jan Krewer studies ecologization strategies based on commons in global value chains, particularly in the semiconductor sector...
“Sponge City”: rethinking water resource management in Mianyang
Increasing urban resilience to climate change and increased risks of flooding is a crucial is-sue for Chinese municipalities. AFD is therefore supporting a sponge city project in the He-dong district...
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IUCN launches the Second Edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2025 (IUCN) – IUCN has officially launched the Second Edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ at the IUCN World Conservation Congres...
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Understanding the challenges of aging in the Western Balkans
Focusing on three countries in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia), this multidisciplinary research project will explore the challenges of demographic aging and how...
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Women – a driving force for peacebuilding and security
To mark the 25th anniversary of the UN Resolution 1325 on "Women, Peace, and Security", AFD is giving a platform to four of its partners working to defend women's rights in conflict zones.
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Inequality Matters: Can the GNU solve inequality in South Africa?
South Africa remains the most unequal society in the world, with persistent disparities rooted in the legacies of colonialism and apartheid. Despite three decades of democracy and redistributive polic...
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Evaluation of the Rural Development Project Phase II, Palestinian Territories (CPS1198)
The project aims to promote inclusive development and strengthen Palestinian sovereignty, local governance, and sustainable development of 19 communities in Area C, over a 42-month period from 2021 to...
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Mid-Term Evaluation for Agroecology and Safe Food System Transitions (ASSET) Project
ASSET project’s objective is to make food and agricultural systems in Southeast Asia more sustainable, safer and inclusive, through harnessing the potential of Agroecology to transform them. At the...
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Emerging technologies impacts on the future of democracy: Trends and Consequences
This conference is part of the "TechTalks" series.
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AFD strengthens its partnership with North Macedonia for a modern and just energy transition
The French Development Agency (AFD) took a major step forward in its cooperation with North Macedonia by signing two key agreements in Skopje on 15 October 2025 to support the country’s energy transit...
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Rethinking progress towards reducing inequalities in developing countries, while integrating climate change
Efforts of countries to reduce inequalities (SDG10) can be measured after incorporating their economic resources, but also after examining the effects of climate change — temperature and rainfall — on...
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Scientific Expertise and Pilot Mangrove Restoration
This project is part of AFD’s Blue Carbon Facility, which aims to accelerate the protection and restauration of coastal ecosystems with high carbon sequestration potential, such as mangroves and seagr...
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Seagrass Conservation and Blue Carbon Finance
This project, supported by the Blue Carbon Facility, aims to position Tunisia as a pioneer in the protection of Posidonia seagrass meadows and blue carbon finance in the Mediterranean.
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Support for civil society organizations - 2024 Activity report
Through its partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs), AFD Group has continued its work in the field and its engagement on issues related to gender inequality, migration, climate transitio...
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Strengthening Youth Skills and Opportunities through Vocational Training
This pilot project in Rwanda’s Rulindo district strengthened vocational training, job placement, and entrepreneurship support for youth. By aligning training with market needs, it contributed to suppo...
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National Plan for the Teaching and Learning of French
This project supports the implementation of Rwanda’s national plan to strengthen French language education, aiming to improve the quality of teaching, increase attractivity, and boost youth employabil...
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Civil society organizations
AFD and civil society organizations (CSOs) work together to help the latter contribute better to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The partnership between AFD and CSOs has develop...
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