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CICLIA: Cities and Climate in Africa
Initiated in 2016 by AFD and supported by the European Union and SECO, CICLIA supports African cities in the preparation of low-carbon and resilient urban projects. More specifically, CICLIA funds stu...
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Large-scale development program to meet housing and equipment needs in Greater Nouméa
Two comprehensive development areas (ZAC) with complementary purposes – accommodate housing and business activities – have been created. The aim is to address the challenges of urbanization and develo...
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Supporting the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority in the context of the challenge of urban growth
AFD is supporting the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA), aiming to meet the demand for water in the Cambodian capital until 2021, by focusing on renovation of the Chamcar Mon water purificatio...
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Largest solar facility in New Caledonia
AFD is cofinancing the largest solar power plant in New Caledonia to allow cleaner energy to be generated. 43,000 photovoltaic panels will be installed, with a capacity to produce electricity for the...
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Improve the rural roads sustainably to support economic growth
Rural transport, especially road transport, is a catalyst for economic development. Through this project, 1,130 km of rural roads will be renewed to improve access to basic services for the rural popu...
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The Digital Energy Facility
The Digital Energy Facility (DEF) is a programme funded by the European Union and implemented by AFD. It aims to finance digital innovation projects and products in the energy sector. DEF offers a var...
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Construction of the new National Load Dispatch Center
Facing network instability, high consumption and generation growth, the national electricity utility Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) decided to build a new load dispatch center in order to better manag...
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Renovation Of The Warsak Hydroelectric Power Plant
Pakistan is going through a major energy crisis. In order to help solve this problem, the Pakistani government is relying partly on hydropower – a source of energy that is both economical and does not...
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Skill Development In Hydroelectricity In Mangla
Pakistan suffers from a lack of skills in the hydroelectric power sector. With the establishment of this training centre, aimed at becoming a centre of excellence in hydropower in Pakistan, this proje...
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Developing Hydroelectricity In Pakistan With The Harpo Power Plant
While it is heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports, Pakistan has huge untapped hydropower potential. AFD supports the Pakistani government in its mission to develop the hydropower sector through the...
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The EU-AFD Facility on Inequalities
Funded by the European Union and implemented by AFD, the Research Facility on Inequalities aims to strengthen knowledge on inequality in low and middle income countries. After the success of the first...
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Municipal Development Program Phase III & Multi Site Regeneration Project of Jericho City
This new support from AFD deals with two components that are part of a common operational purpose: the resilience of the Palestinian Territories. It is a matter of continuing the efforts of territoria...
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Improving food security in Haiti
AFD is helping Haiti strengthen food-producing sectors in several departments. This project should improve food security by increasing agricultural production and contributing to reducing poverty in r...
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Rural Development Project in the Jordan Valley - Area C
The overall objective of the assistance is building the resilience of Palestinian communities in Area C. It embraces enabling the inhabitants of the target villages to make a living, obtain access to...
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Our publications
Éditions Agence française de développement publish research and evaluation work on sustainable development, carried out in collaboration with numerous partners from both the Global North and South. Wi...
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Protecting the population from flood risks in Antananarivo
The stagnation of wastewater and recurring floods create serious health and safety problems in Antananarivo. AFD is contributing to improving sanitation and drainage in the capital of Madagascar.
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Improving waste management in Antananarivo
Waste in the capital of Madagascar saturates the Andralanitra landfill and poses serious health problems. AFD is helping the city secure and reorganize the landfill’s activity.
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Improving access to essential drugs for the population
Basic healthcare provision is extremely limited in Madagascar. AFD has set out to improve the situation by building the supply and storage capacity of the country’s central medical store.
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Contributing to creating job opportunities for youth and economic recovery in the Far North region
Since 2015, AFD has been working alongside Cameroon to allow populations to rebuild their region and return to employment. This project, which is also supported by the European Union via its Emergency...
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Combating corruption
As a stakeholder in the French government’s public policy on solidarity and sustainable investment for developing and emerging countries and France’s Overseas Territories, AFD Group pays particular at...
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