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Transformation of Secondary Education in Benin
In Benin, the government has made secondary education a priority. AFD has been contributing to these efforts since 2017 by supporting the Benin Secondary Education Support Project (PAESB). Here, we ta...
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Vietnam: Enhancing Climate Resilience through better water management
Training workshops in urban development and resilience were held in the two Vietnamese provinces of Bac Kan and Ha Nam in early April, with an eye to designing sustainable and integrated water managem...
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AFD and EU help in the Modernization of Georgia's Water Supply and Sanitation System
Delegated funds from the EU will support an AFD credit line that seeks to rehabilitate, reconstruct and expand the water supply and sanitation infrastructure and improve related services in the munici...
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New Call for Projects 2023-26: Cultural Actions in Africa that Build on Social Bonds
Launched by the French Institute and AFD, the Access Culture program supports and finances cultural projects promoting social ties and strengthening collaborations between African and French cultural...
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Meeting the Urgent Need for Jobs in Gaza
Gaza is mired in crisis, with poverty and unemployment rates having soared to record levels. But efforts are being made to put a dent in unemployment, particularly among young Palestinians. One projec...
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The Kiwa Initiative: Call for Ideas 2021 Now Open for Regional Projects
The Kiwa Initiative aims to strengthen the climate change resilience of Pacific Island ecosystems, communities and economies through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). Launched by AFD in 2020, the initiati...
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Youth Mobilized against Gender Violence in Vietnam
The French association, Batik International, has launched the Hy Vong (“Hope”) project in Vietnam, in collaboration with several local partners, to combat violence against women. Its aim is to protect...
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Promoting a Greener, More Robust Livestock Sector in Uzbekistan
A new AFD-funded project to support livestock farmers is being launched in Uzbekistan. The challenge is to structure the livestock sector to sustainably meet the growing demand for animal products whi...
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Mauritania: A Pre and Postnatal Plan for Pregnant Women
In healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa, the stakes are high when it comes to the welfare of pregnant women and mothers before and after delivery. To tackle soaring maternal mortality rates, Mauritania i...
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[Special Series] Water: Accessing an Essential Resource
Water shortages, poor sanitation and a lack of facilities can have devastating consequences for human health. While insufficient water can affect food security and living conditions, innovative work i...
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Water Management, Worldwide: 12 AFD-Backed Projects
The UN Water Conference under way this week in New York is issuing a call to action to deal with the increasingly serious water-related crises unfolding all over the planet. But little progress has be...
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AFD Reinforces Support for Low-carbon Transition in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
With AFD Group’s CEO Rémy Rioux’s visit to Jakarta on 15 January, AFD has renewed its commitment to energy transition, sustainable ocean management, and sustainable finance in Indonesia, as well as to...
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[Special Series] Europe: a Key AFD Partner
Driven by common convictions, the European Union and AFD Group have been working together since 2008 to maximize the impact of their financing and the effectiveness of development aid. It's a central...
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Access to Water remains a Major Global Problem
Senegal will host the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar from March 21 to 26. For Céline Robert, head of AFD's Water and Sanitation Division, this event should help re-mobilize the international community...
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Protecting the Biodiversity of Morocco's National Forests and Parks
Forest protection is one of the main means of combating climate change and protecting biodiversity. On the heels of the International Day of Forests this week, we examine Morocco’s Ghabati program, Ha...
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International Day of Forests: A decade of Turkish-French Cooperation Managing Sustainable Forests
A large-scale collaborative effort to reverse deforestation and protect Turkey’s trees is coming to a close. Some 40 budgetary, institutional and technical commitments worth a total of more than €600...
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West Bank: A Pioneering Project for Clean Water and Green Energy
In parts of the Palestinian territories, not only is access to water a problem, generating the energy to treat water and sanitation services can be difficult too. The AFD and EU-financed “Nexus North”...
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Building the Africa of Tomorrow: 16 Stories from Engaged Youth
On the youngest continent in the world where more than half of the population is under 25, African youth are key players in sectors ranging from sports and creative industries to entrepreneurship and...
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Hann Bay, Senegal: A Partnership for Depollution and Restoration
Urban growth and industrialization in Hann Bay in Dakar have led to devastating pollution. For the bustling West African capital, the ramifications of the daily influx of industrial effluents and dome...
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Strong Sustainability Trajectories: AFD Launches a Call for Research Papers
On December 7, 8 and 9, 2022, AFD is organizing its 15th International Research Conference on Development, on the theme “Strong sustainability: are Net Zero development trajectories sustainable?” A ca...
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