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African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and AFD strengthen cooperation on public health and COVID-1...
The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a shared commitment to expand their partnership in public health. Thro...
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Nigeria, EU and AFD Join Forces to Strengthen the Electricity Grid in the North-West of Nigeria
The Nigerian Government and the French Development Agency (AFD) have today signed a grant agreement of €25 million for the Northern Corridor Project jointly funded by the European Union and the AFD. T...
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AFD issues its inaugural sustainable dollar bond: $1.25 billion due 21 september 2027
On Wednesday 14 September 2022, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA (S&P)/AA (Fitch) launched a new USD 1.25 billion 5-year bond issue due 21 September 2027.
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Opening ceremony of Tripoli Community Mental Health and Substance Use Center
Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Médecins du Monde (MdM), Skoun Lebanese Addictions Center (Skoun) and El Rahma Medical Center inaugurated, in the presence of the National Mental Health Progra...
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Think City : supporting the vulnerable communities of Jakarta through art
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) collaborates with GK Indonesia to implement a Metis fund initiative called "ThinkCity” to support vulnerable communities by bringing art to the sinking area...
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AFD Issues its Third Sustainable Bond for 2022: Eur1.2 Billion Long 10-Year Due February 2033
On Wednesday 12 October 2022, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA (S&P)/AA (Fitch) launched a new EUR 1.2 billion long 10-year bond issue due 25 February 2033.
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Biodiversity: A Victim of Climate Change...and Source of Solutions
World leaders have reached a historic agreement to protect 30% of the planet for nature by 2030, at COP15 in Montreal - the second of two major events in recent weeks, aimed at preserving biodiversity...
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AFD on side with World Cup Semi-Finalists, Morocco
The 2022 World Cup was marked by a number of upsets, with virtually unknown teams coming from out of nowhere to beat the favorites. Morocco was one such team, which, contrary to expectations, made it...
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“Strong Sustainability" for (truly) Sustainable Development
The more the term “sustainable development” is used, the less clear it appears to be. It can range from activities that preserve natural life, to actions that aim to improve environmental conditions,...
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How AFD Group's Projects Protect, Preserve and Restore Biodiversity
AFD Group finances hundreds of projects that preserve and restore biodiversity around the planet. From the protection of precious rain forests in Latin America, to the preservation of marine life in A...
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Ecuador Prepares the Path to Decarbonization
Ecuador has begun work on a series of reforms aimed at decarbonizing its economy, and the country as a whole. With technical support from AFD, it is carrying out extensive cost-benefit analyses to det...
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AFD uses Strong Sustainability to Support Partners’ Transitions to Greener Development
Strong sustainability, the principle that our natural resources are critical and cannot be replaced by any other form of capital, is enjoying a resurgence in development thinking. It’s a riposte to th...
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6 Development Highlights of 2022
Over the past year, the world has endured major geopolitical upheavals with vast repercussions, not least on food security. But the year also saw major international events where world leaders address...
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COP15: A Landmark Deal to Protect Biodiversity in 5 Points
The COP15 conference on biodiversity overcame fears of a failed summit and saw more than 190 countries approve a sweeping, last-minute deal to protect 30% of the planet’s land and seas by 2030. Beyond...
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How AFD Group Aligns its Projects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
From the provision of quality education to the restoration of ecosystems and the elimination of hunger, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals are ambitious, and serve as a kind of compass for AFD Gro...
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More Rwandan Public Services are going Digital with the support of AFD
Paper records and old computer networks in the health, education and environment sectors often make even the most basic transactions difficult and can prevent systems from operating efficiently. Digit...
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Improving Living Conditions in Kenya’s Informal Settlements
The rapidly growing populations of Kenya’s towns, cities and informal settlements have placed additional pressure on basic services, with many lacking access to basic water and electricity services. A...
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Ethiopia: Rebuilding Infrastructure Damaged by the Civil War
Emerging from two years of civil war ending in November 2022, Northern Ethiopia is now setting to work on its reconstruction. Beyond the heavy human toll, the cost of rebuilding essential energy infra...
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Sports & Development: Impact 2024 International Call for Projects
As sports are a powerful vehicle for development and social cohesion, AFD, in partnership with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee, presents the winning projects from the...
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Cultural & Creative Entrepreneurs: Apply for Support via AFD's Digital Challenge
The call for projects for the sixth edition of the AFD Digital Challenge has been launched. This year, entrepreneurs who best combine cultural and creative industries on digital platforms in Africa wi...
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