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AFD at COP27: Building Sustainable and Just Development for All
With the publication of increasingly alarming climate reports and the proliferation of extreme weather events, the search is on for lasting solutions, particularly in the approach to next week’s Unite...
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The Link between Gender Equality and Safe Public Transportation
What if a metro, bus or tramway line could help promote gender equality? If well thought out and designed, urban transport can become a powerful lever for women's safety and empowerment. In Türkiye, a...
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Gender Equality: A Multiplier Effect on Development
A linchpin of France’s feminist diplomacy, gender equality is a driver of AFD Group’s development policies and its benefits. More than simply taking a stand, AFD has translated this position into its...
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Powering Batteries with Sun, Wind and Water
Where energy continues to be produced by fossil fuels, African countries are seeking sustainable alternatives. Africa Renewable Energy Scale-up (ARE Scale-up) funds the storage of sustainable sources...
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Climate Change: 5 Actions to Turn the Tide in the next 3 Years
On the heels of Earth Day, one scientific observation gives new hope: according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it is still possible to limit global warming to 1.5 °C – provided we r...
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Africa's Sports Economy: A Window into a Rapidly Changing Continent
Since 2015, the role of sports in development has gained extensive international recognition. The UN 2030 Agenda has also recognized the potential of sports for development, and the role they can play...
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AFD Group Bolsters Ties with Space Research in Support of Resources and Climate
July 28 was “Overshoot Day,” the date in 2022 by which humanity consumed all the natural resources that the Earth can regenerate in one year. One way to address the challenge of resource consumption i...
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Ukrainian War Worsens African Food Crisis
Numerous African communities dependent on agricultural imports are vulnerable to the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Both countries are major exporters of grains and important foodstuf...
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Strenghtening Climate Action in the Dominican Republic
Creating more climate resilient societies requires the full commitment of the private sector. To this end, AFD group is supporting the Dominican Republic to create a more conducive environment for pri...
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UN Ocean Conference: The Promise of Blue Carbon
The carbon stored by marine and coastal ecosystems, called blue carbon, is one of the overarching themes of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (2022 UNOC) organized in Lisbon from 27 June to 1 July. AFD is...
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How to Cool Cities in Hot Weather
As a result of climate change, heatwaves are increasing all over the world. This presents a challenge for cities, which must adapt to these periods of intense heat. Measures for dealing with the clima...
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The Metis Fund: Allying Art and Development
Created in 2021, the Metis Fund supports local artists getting involved in development projects in countries where AFD operates. From countries as diverse as Peru, Haiti, and Burkina Faso, local artis...
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AFD Intervenes to Tackle the Food Crisis
The consequences of the global food crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are being compounded by the war in Ukraine, a major international supplier of food commodities. Coupled with the chronic drou...
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5 Reasons to (finally!) take care of the Oceans
Life on Earth depends on the water around it. The seas and oceans play key roles in protecting our biodiversity, regulating the climate and producing oxygen vital for life. But human activity is causi...
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Supporting Tax Reform in Armenia
Armenia’s major tax reform initiative, financed by AFD and implemented by Expertise France is coming to an end. It’s a fine example of cooperation between France and Armenia, particularly in terms of...
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[FEATURE] Africa-France: Youth take Center Stage at the Summit
The New Africa-France Summit will be held on October 8, 2021 in Montpellier, France. This year the format is radically different: no heads of state will attend – with the exception of French President...
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International Day of Education: Integrating the Environment into Education
This year’s International Day of Education on January 24th highlights the urgent need for greater awareness of climate change, and the role that schools can play in tackling environmental issues.
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[Special Series] Europe: a Key AFD Partner
Driven by common convictions, the European Union and AFD Group have been working together since 2008 to maximize the impact of their financing and the effectiveness of development aid. It's a central...
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COP15 to Combat Desertification and Restore Land for Food Security
“Land, life and legacy: from scarcity to prosperity”: this is the call to action for next week’s international conference to combat desertification. Held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from May 9 to 20, mu...
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AFD-Aga Khan Partnership for Improved Healthcare in East Africa
AFD and Khan continue to carry out joint operations in East Africa, which expand and improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. This partnership is opening doors to high...
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