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Strengthening the capacities of local organizations

The NGO ACTED, the second largest NGO in France, is working in Lebanon and Iraqi Kurdistan to improve access to basic social services for vulnerable populations and promote social cohesion between com...

Support to the development of commercial agriculture in Angola

AFD supports Angola in its economic diversification policy with a project aimed at increasing the production and agricultural productivity in the provinces of Cuanza North, Malanje and Cuanza South.

More sustainable transport to support Istanbul’s growth

The city of Istanbul, a megacity with 14 million inhabitants, is experiencing substantial growth in its population and the resulting congestion problems. The municipality has adopted a policy to devel...

Acting to safeguard biodiversity

Mexico, one of the six most biodiverse countries in the world, has adopted a new strategy for the sustainable management of ecosystems, which has been seriously undermined for several years.

Promoting access to electricity - Stima Loan

Promoting access to reliable and clean energy in rural areas through the implementation of innovative financing mechanisms, the distribution of low-energy lamps and the improvement of energy efficienc...

Olkaria I and IV Geothermal power station

Foster Kenyan growth in low-carbon through geothermal electricity generation.

Conservation of biodiversity in North Kenya and development of pastoral communities

The project aims to establish conditions for sustainable development in an arid region of northern Kenya, in particular through protection of the Marsabit forest and promotion of sustainable managemen...

Ethiopia’s first wind farm in Mekele

AFD has co-financed the first wind farm in Ethiopia. Located in the north of the country near Mekele, the wind farm answers the growing domestic energy demand and boosts the Ethiopian economic growth.

Fighting Erosion in Ouvéa

In 2017, Ouvéa became the first municipality in the Pacific to receive a “green” public sector loan from AFD to fund projects to fight coastal erosion.

Enhancing Health Security in the Pacific

AFD will support the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) for a three-year period. This network, coordinated by the Pacific Community (SPC), complements and supports the national policie...

Supporting Toledo Municipality for sustainable urban and rural development

AFD is supporting Toledo’s integrated sustainable development policy, both in cities and rural areas.

SHABAKE – Capacity-Building Program for Civil Society Organizations

mplemented by Expertise France, the Shabake program is a flagship project to strengthen the capacities of Lebanese NGOs. Small and mid-size organizations become vital players in crisis prevention and...

Colombia

Since 2009, AFD Group (Agence Française de Développement, Proparco, and Expertise France) has become one of Colombia’s leading international development banks, with a recognized presence in several ke...

Agriculture and Rural Development

Rebuilding and developing the urban drinking water distribution service

The reconstruction of Iraq has been the priority of the Iraqi Government since the victory against Daesh announced in late 2017. In line with ICRC’s mandate to assist and protect victims of armed conf...

Funding Effective Energy Transmission

The project aims to increase the distribution and transformation capacity of Pakistan's power grid. It also contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7, baensuring access to affor...

Supporting Reforms For A Sustainable Energy Sector

The project aims at improving access to energy and the financial sustainability of production by promoting transparency and accountability in the sector. It also provides support for the actions taken...

Renovation Of The Mangla Hydroelectric Power Plant

The Mangla Power Plant support project aims at expanding the plant's power generation capacity by mobilizing Pakistan's renewable energy potential.

Sustainable, innovative and participative urban development through CITIIS

Under the Indian Government's Smart Cities Mission, the CITIIS program seeks to provide financial and technical support to projects focused on innovative urban development, selected through a national...

Promoting equitable development of the cashew nut sector

The project aims to contribute to the strengthening of the cashew nut sector in order to allow a sustainable improvement of farmers' incomes while preserving natural resources.