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Improving drinking water supply for the city of Guilin and preserving resources
Due to rapid urban development, the city of Guilin is facing a sharp rise in demand for water. AFD is supporting a project that will increase the drinking water treatment capacity by 200,000 m3 per da...
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Enhancing the appeal of the Fengxiang archaeological and natural heritage site in Shaanxi
In Shaanxi Province, the project aims to make Fengxiang more attractive by developing a major archeological and natural site around the ancient royal city of Qin Yong and Yongcheng Lake.
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Restoring Qixian wetlands with nature-based solutions
The Changyuan River restoration project in Shanxi province relies on nature-based solutions to restore essential ecological heritage and increase the capacity of local ecosystems to adapt to climate c...
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Protecting urban heritage and revitalizing the center of the ancient city of Qixian
The local government of Qixian (Qi County) in Shanxi province in central China has launched a major program to protect, restore and showcase the historic center of Zhaoyu. The innovative initiative, s...
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Preserving and developing the biodiversity of Tianma Nature Reserve
Located in Anhui Province, Tianma National Nature Reserve is home to abundant biodiversity but faces major ecological and economic challenges. AFD is providing financial and technical support to local...
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Elodie RICHE
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Research Officer
Armed conflicts, security and development, geopolitical issues
"Integral inclusion" for young people: a holistic approach to economic, social, and environmental challenges
One in every six people worldwide is aged between 15 and 24. In Africa, this young generation makes up the majority of the population but, amid global threats like climate change and instability, youn...
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From the Sahel to Mongolia: on the Milk Road with AFD Group
From August 17 to 28, Mongolia is hosting COP17 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, in the midst of this International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. The challenge is not...
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In the Horn of Africa, pastoralism helps preserve land and strengthen food sovereignty
Ahead of the COP17 on desertification, AFD has reaffirmed its commitment in East Africa to pastoralism, a form of livestock farming that helps protect ecosystems, while increasing food security and re...
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Enriching soil fertility worldwide for food security
In the face of growing food insecurity, the issue of land degradation and soil fertility is more crucial than ever. Committed to implementing the ecological and agricultural transition worldwide, AFD...
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Guilherme MAGACHO
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Economist - Modeller
Development macroeconomics, industrial analysis, environmental economics
Latin America invests in renewable energy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels
Having marked the International Day of Clean Energy on January 26, we turn our attention to Latin America, where there is huge potential to ramp up renewable energy use. In Argentina, AFD has establis...
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Working for better wastewater management in Latin America
As heat waves, water scarcity and desertification intensify across the world, water conservation is now vitally important. Water lies at the heart of the most critical challenges of our time, whether...
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AFD Group and the FFEM at COP17
Held from 17 to 28 August 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will bring together States...
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Leveraging AI to transform energy needs into real-world solutions
The use of AI in the energy sector is becoming increasingly widespread, whether for planning the development of networks, maintaining mini-grids, or supporting solar power users. Through the Digital E...
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AFD and Piriou, advancing oceanographic research in Indonesia
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has commissioned French shipyard Piriou to build two scientific research vessels. Financed by AFD with support from the European Union, the K...
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[Feature report] Showcasing French expertise through AFD projects
From transport infrastructure in Cairo and Thiès to partnerships in the health sector and major urban and energy projects, AFD Group financing helps address sustainable development challenges while mo...
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[Feature report] Artificial intelligence: governance, investment, transformation
The future of artificial intelligence (AI) is not being shaped solely by the world's leading technology powers. International governance, investment in innovation ecosystems, and African-led innovatio...
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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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Oskar LECUYER
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Economist
Environmental sustainability, natural capital accounting, blue economy, energy transitions
For ten years Oskar Lecuyer has designed and led research projects on the sustainability of development and on a sustainable blue economy, in South-East Asia, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.
