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Supporting sustainable use of water resources in Pondicherry
The project aims to provide an uninterrupted supply of water to Pondicherry’s inhabitants. Rehabilitation of water infrastructure and innovative technological solutions are at the heart of the project...
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Strengthening agricultural and rural organizations
AFD is supporting a project by the French NGO ESSOR to develop sustainable urban and peri-urban farming in Maputo and outlying areas.
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Improving palliative care and pain management
AFD supports the NGO Douleurs Sans Frontières in setting up a pilot process for the follow up of patients for better pain management and improved palliative care. The project focuses on home-based pat...
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A technical assistance programme for sustainable urban development
AFD is providing technical assistance to the cities of Nagpur, Chandigarh and Pondicherry within the framework of the national ‘Smart Cities Mission’. The objective is two-fold: contribute towards sus...
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Developing educational excellence in Mozambique
AFD is contributing to the development of educational excellence in Mozambique, with the aim of training the country's future elites, irrespective of social background.
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More sustainable transport to support Istanbul’s growth
The city of Istanbul, a megacity with 14 million inhabitants, is experiencing substantial growth in its population and the resulting congestion problems. The municipality has adopted a policy to devel...
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Acting to safeguard biodiversity
Mexico, one of the six most biodiverse countries in the world, has adopted a new strategy for the sustainable management of ecosystems, which has been seriously undermined for several years.
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Our Mission to Raise Awareness
Raising awareness and educating young people about social issues and international solidarity is a major challenge, particularly given the serious global challenges they face. To play its part, AFD ha...
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Promoting access to electricity - Stima Loan
Promoting access to reliable and clean energy in rural areas through the implementation of innovative financing mechanisms, the distribution of low-energy lamps and the improvement of energy efficienc...
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Olkaria I and IV Geothermal power station
Foster Kenyan growth in low-carbon through geothermal electricity generation.
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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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Access to healthcare and protection: Tools to prevent tensions in Lebanon (phase 2)
The Lebanese association Amel is working on reducing tensions in Lebanon by improving access to health and protection for vulnerable people, in partnership with International Alert and Samusocial Inte...
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Community social protection in Lebanese municipalities (phase 2)
The Lebanese NGO arcenciel is working to improve social action for Lebanese and refugee populations in vulnerable municipalities. Following on from a 1st phase launched in 2016, AFD wished to extend i...
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Develop rural transport networks to support agricultural production
The poor condition of the road network hinders economic activity in rural areas of Nigeria. AFD contributes to the maintenance and construction of new road infrastructure in four Nigerian States.
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Promote Sustainable Agriculture in West African Countries
Agro-ecology is a decisive opportunity for the African continent. It will improve the productivity of its agriculture and make it more resistant to climate change. AFD promotes agro-ecological techniq...
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Cameroon
Situated at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Cameroon has historically been one of AFD Group’s most important countries of operation. More recently, AFD has supported the country through lar...
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Support the Zambian road program by upgrading the Nacala Regional Corridor
Linking Zambia to the port of Nacala in Mozambique (via Malawi), the Nacala Regional Corridor has been poorly maintained. AFD is currently supporting its rehabilitation, a priority for Zambia, but als...
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Strengthening the electricity distribution network in Zambia
A project aimed at increasing access to less costly and less polluting sources of energy for business and households currently using traditional sources (generator, paraffin oil, candles, fire wood).
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