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Infographic – Our activity in support of the Cultural & Creative Industries in 2024
The United Nations 2030 Agenda recognizes culture as a “cross-cutting competency for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Wider access to culture and greater participation in cultur...
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AFD-KfW Partnership: The Franco-German Tandem Promoting Socially Responsible Investment
By signing an ambitious partnership agreement in Frankfurt on 4 April, AFD and the German organisation KfW have officialised their joint aim of strengthening the longstanding collaboration between the...
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AFD Group offer: Energy
Triple renewable energies, double energy efficiency, and reduce fossil fuel demand by 25% by 2030: this is what needs to happen if we are to keep global warming at +1.5 °C. AFD Group is actively invo...
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The Seville conference: reshaping global financial architecture – Interview with Rémy Rioux
During the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive of AFD Group, reflects on the crucial stakes of this global meeting. As the current financia...
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Beyond "dichotomania"
The invention of the categories of “developed” and “developing” in the mid-20th century created a representation of the world whose impact has been nothing short of extraordinary. So much so tha...
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From Paris 2024 to Dakar 2026: can sport deliver on the Sport4SD promises?
One year on from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and one year before the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, AFD Group remains fully committed to leveraging sport to drive sustainable development a...
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Activity Report 2024 The Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism
The AFD Environmental and Social (E&S) Complaints Mechanism enables any individual, group, community or company who consider that they have been concretely affected by the environmental and/or social...
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Publication of the 1st Public Development Bank Reference Book
On the occasion of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, Pearson, in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the Finance in Com...
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Extreme heat events in Vietnam must be studied more extensively to develop efficient adaptation policies.
Climate change drives increased extreme heat events worldwide and Vietnam is no exception to this. Exposure to very high temperatures can have serious consequences on health and work capacity, which c...
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Mohmand-Munda Multi-Purpose Dam (First Phase)
Financing of the first phase of the Munda Multipurpose Dam project, including detailed pre-project studies and preparatory work.
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Increasing Hydroelectric Power Production With The Jaggran II Plant
The Pakistani authorities are facing a crisis of sustainability in the electricity sector. In order to meet demand and reduce the country's dependence on oil prices, this project calls for the constru...
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Cifre PhD: A Specific Mechanism for Doctoral Students
Are you a doctoral student, and would you like to benefit from the Cifre mechanism to join AFD while you prepare your PhD? AFD publishes two to three calls for applications a year. You will find all...
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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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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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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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