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WInd energy generaton to promote low-carbon growth
A project that aims to increase the share of energies from renewable sources in the national energy mix, ultimately reducing CO2 emissions
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Transforming cities, strengthening social cohesion and reducing the carbon footprint
AFD is financing the City of Johannesburg’s spatial transformation strategy, which is based on a more inclusive, more compact and low-carbon development model.
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Promoting energy efficiency for small and medium-sized enterprises
AFD supports the sustainable growth of Indian SMEs through energy efficiency projects financed by SIDBI.
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Improve the supply of drinking water in Maputo
This project is part of the "Maputo Water Supply Project" (MWSP) expansion, aimed at securing production by upgrading and expanding the water network and reduce losses.
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Supporting Mozambican SMEs' investments and job creation
By providing a guarantee to small and medium-sized women-owned enterprises, AFD supports their investments, therefore contributing to Mozambique's economic development.
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Helping build a new agricultural development model
The project aimed to develop political orientations and innovative modes of action to promote a new agricultural development model for the regional and inclusive rebalancing of small and medium-sized...
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The Extension of the EU-AFD Research Facility (2020-2025)
Launched in 2021, the second phase of the EU-AFD Research Facility on Inequalities focuses on four countries: South Africa, Mexico, Colombia and Indonesia. Funded by the European Union with €3 million...
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Bolivia
Since 2015, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has supported Bolivia in building a more sustainable and equitable future. AFD financing supports the country’s energy transition through the develo...
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Water management: A fresh start in Jodhpur
The project aims to optimize Jodhpur’s drinking water network, with an approach that focuses on energy and water savings and on improving the living conditions of the people.
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Restoring ecosystems with the residents of Assam
AFD supports a sustainable and participatory management of forest ecosystems in Assam, while developing the economic resources of the populations.
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Helping Kochi sustainably restructure its urban mobility
AFD supports the city of Kochi in the construction of a light metro and the restructuration of its urban mobility. An innovation-driven project that greatly contributes to transforming Kochi into a Sm...
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Elife project: Training unemployed graduates for high-growth digital sectors
Many young graduates with training in new technologies from higher institutes of technology (ISET) remain unemployed. The paradox is that companies within the sector are struggling to hire employees....
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Reducing urban greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable urban mobility planning
AFD is working with three pilot cities in India to develop comprehensive urban mobility plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via a grant delegated by the EU’s Asia Investment Facility.
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AFD Digital Challenge, the competition for innovation in Africa
The AFD Digital Challenge organized every year by AFD identifies and promotes innovative projects submitted by African start-ups. These solutions contribute to Africa’s development and to the achievem...
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The Comoros
An archipelago of nearly one million people located off the east coast of Africa, the Union of the Comoros has significant assets. However, the country faces a range of structural challenges that hind...
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Rebalancing access to healthcare by implementing an e-health strategy in public hospitals
The Tunisian Ministry of Health is modernizing its health information system. It is doing so by exploiting the potential of telemedicine with the aim of contributing to rebalancing access to public he...
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PROLER: Large-scale renewable energy in Mozambique
AFD and the European Union work together with the public utility Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) on the PROLER (Promotion of Renewable Energy Auctions) Program. Co-financed by AFD and the EU, this p...
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Appropriate funding to support African digital start-ups and their ecosystems
The Digital Africa seed fund supports the development of innovative entrepreneurship. It offers African start-ups technical and financial support. It also helps to strengthen the capacities of the hub...
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Developing sustainable transport infrastructure in Surat
AFD is supporting the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation develop a metro in the rapidly growing city of Surat. The project seeks to decrease carbon emissions, reduce dependence on motorized transport and...
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ASToN: Financing an african smart towns network making the digital transition
In Africa, making the digital transition is one of the challenges facing emerging and developing cities. To achieve this objective, AFD is supporting 12 African cities with technical assistance. In th...
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