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Turkey: a new state hospital in Hatay
Built with the financing of the EU under the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRiT), and implemented by AFD under a delegation of funds, the construction and equipment of the new hospital was led by t...
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An ambitious project to improve water and sanitation infrastructure in southern Turkey
Funded by the European Union (EU) and supported by Agence Française de Développement and the World Bank, this project aims to assist the municipalities of southern Turkey in the renovation of their wa...
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Ex-post evaluation of the Budget Support Program for Sustainable Forest Management in Turkey (CTR1069-CTR1074)
To reinforce the strategic integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation in relation to Greenhouse gas (GHG) in the General Directorate of Forestry (OGM)’s activities. To support the inte...
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Rebuilding Lives after the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: One Year On
In February 2023, earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria, killing more than 50,000 people. They were among the most devastating earthquakes to have struck the region in almost a century, turning cities a...
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Evaluation Summary - Credit line to the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB)
For the “Climate” sector, the credit line to the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey was subject to an evaluation in May 2015. In the context of the Turkish economy’s rapid growth and development...
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Moving Towards Sustainable Construction in Turkey
Intensifying demand for housing from growing populations is putting pressure on land and energy sources, particularly in Turkey. On the eve of Earth Day on 22 April, we take a look at AFD's support fo...
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Development finance fragmentation and diversification: the case of China, India and Turkey
From 2010 to 2019, the international community committed USD 1,700 billion in loans for developing countries. While multila-teral development banks continued to provide the bulk of financings (60% of...
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When Can Work Performed by Women Become a Factor in Their Empowerment? - Women‘s access to quality employment ...
The employment of women in Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey is not necessarily equated with financial, social and/or political empowerment. Though the three countries share striking similarities as regards...
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Supporting Access to and Retention in Employment for Women by Enhancing Childcare Services in Turkey
Female labor force participation remains low in Turkey compared to other OECD countries and labor market attachment is particularly low among women with children. In recent years, government policy ha...
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TSKB Signed New Loan Agreements amounting to 100 million Euros with AFD and CDP as manager of the Italian Clim...
With its inclusive development approach, TSKB continues to support qualified investment projects for the economic recovery of earthquake-affected regions. TSKB, together with the French Development Ag...
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Manufacturing Equality in Turkey
A dairy product company near Istanbul has deicded to hire more women and organize awareness-raising workshops for staff to raise awareness around gender stereotypes. This pilot project, supported by A...
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Turkey: forests adapted to current and future climate change
Increase in temperatures, increase in forest fires, disruption of precipitation… the effects of climate change on Turkish and French forests are strong. Supported by AFD, expert institutions from both...
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Turkey: Protecting forests and the future
Protecting our forests is crucial for combating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and for human health and development. Since 2012, Turkish and French experts have contributed to the protect...
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Climate: AFD Intends to Invest in Development and Investment Bank of Turkey’s first ever €100 Million Sustaina...
A preliminary protocol of 100 million euros was signed between the Development and Investment Bank of Turkey (TKYB) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on November 24th 2021, for the issuance...
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Post-earthquake Rural Housing Reconstruction Program
Following the 2023 earthquake, AFD is financing the reconstruction of resilient rural homes in the provinces affected by the February 2023 earthquakes in southeastern Turkey.
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Izmir: Üçyol-Buca metro construction project
The purpose of this project financed by AFD is to contribute to the sustainable urban development of the metropolis of Izmir, through the construction of an efficient and inclusive public transport ne...
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Sylvain BELLEFONTAINE
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Country Risk Economist
Development economics, country risk analysis, macroeconomics, public policies, financial sector, climate risks
Economist Sylvain Bellefontaine is responsible for monitoring the international economy and serves as the point of contact for climate risks. He focuses in particular on China, Turkey, Mexico, and Nig...
Facilitating the emergence of a circular economy
A circular economy is a framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. The aim of the project is to support Turkey’s low-carbon transition by fa...
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Fighting Fake News in the Middle East: the Benefits of Fact Checking
Following the earthquakes that devastated communities across Turkey in February, misinformation spread rapidly, exacerbating the emotional toll it took on victims and families. Fact-checkers around th...
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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 Turkey, as...
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