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Conservation of biodiversity in North Kenya and development of pastoral communities
The project aims to establish conditions for sustainable development in an arid region of northern Kenya, in particular through protection of the Marsabit forest and promotion of sustainable managemen...
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Producing clean energy from waste
AFD is financing energy generation from the methane produced from the waste generated by the city of Durban. This innovative project contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ethiopia’s first wind farm in Mekele
AFD has co-financed the first wind farm in Ethiopia. Located in the north of the country near Mekele, the wind farm answers the growing domestic energy demand and boosts the Ethiopian economic growth.
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Urban Fabric Initiative (UFI) Nairobi under the second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP 2)
Within the frame of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP 2), AFD is launching a call for proposals for the Urban Fabric Initiative (UFI) in Nairobi. The aim is to fund small-scale publ...
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Support for geothermal exploration (Menengai)
This project promotes Kenyan growth in low carbon through the development of renewable energy by supporting geothermal exploration.
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The Sustainable Housing Initiative (Shi) to Promote Access to Affordable Homes
AFD has launched the Sustainable Housing Initiative (SHI) to support access to decent housing. This multi-country facility aims to support the implementation of affordable and sustainable housing poli...
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Upgrading the drinking water supply in Soweto
AFD is supporting the upgrade of the drinking water network infrastructure and the improvement of the water supply service quality in Soweto.
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Rehabilitation of Kenyan coastal water and sanitation systems (Mombasa, Kilifi, Malindi, Kwale)
Rehabilitation of potable water production capacities of Baricho and Marere and extension of the network to Nyali.
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Reliability of electricity distribution - Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa
As part of its partnership with Kenyan authorities in the energy sector, AFD is providing direct funding to Kenya Power to support the implementation of part of its master plan.
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Research on Scaling up Nature-Based Solutions and Large-Scale Ecological Restoration
Within the frame of the biodiversity research program "Encouraging the Development of a Pro-Nature Economy" (ECOPRONAT), AFD is launching a call for expressions of interest for research on "Scaling up...
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AFD Group
France’s technical cooperation agency Expertise France became part of Agence Française de Développement Group on January 1, 2022. With this new addition, along with our private sector subsidiary Propa...
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Secure Power Supply in the Federal Capital
Improving access to electricity is at the core of Nigeria’s development strategy. AFD participates in reinforcing the power transmission network in Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria.
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Clean Oceans Initiative
An estimated 12 million tons of plastic waste enter the oceans every year. The Clean Oceans Initiative was launched in October 2018 by the European Investment Bank together with the French and German...
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Brazil
In Brazil, the AFD Group supports the transition toward a more inclusive, low-carbon, and climate-resilient development model. In line with international commitments on sustainable development and cli...
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Supporting Wuhan’s transition to a low-carbon model with the energy refit of public buildings
In Wuhan, AFD is supporting a project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through better management of energy consumption in public buildings.
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Optimizing urban heating in Taiyuan and Jinzhong for low-carbon development
This project was launched in 2010 and has supported Shanxi Province in its efforts to decouple urban growth from greenhouse gas emissions. It has also fostered reflection on heating sector reform.
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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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Recovering forest residue to heat a district of Yichun
Heilongjiang Province in northeast China is pursuing renewable energy and recovering wood residue by building a biomass cogeneration power plant. AFD is providing support and assistance for this proje...
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Improving the energy efficiency of rail transport in China
The electrification of the railway line between Luoyang (Henan province) and Zhangjiajie (Hunan province) aimed to improve the energy efficiency of rail transport in China.
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Making rail more attractive in Hunan and Guangxi
As China experienced a sharp rise in demand for transport, the conversion of a dilapidated railway line into a double-track electrified line between Hengyang and Liuzhou helped shift some road traffic...
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