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Improve access to drinking water in Dhaka’s informal settlements
The Government of Bangladesh is committed to providing access to safe drinking water for Dhaka’s entire population. With the support of the European Union, AFD is contributing to this objective by pro...
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Better water management and renewable energy production
Nexus North is an innovative infrastructure project that aims to provide equitable and sustainable access to drinking water, sanitation, and energy services for people living in the northern West Bank...
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Railway line to link the tourist cities of Dali and Lijiang
The project was co-financed with the Asian Development Bank and connected the cities of Lijiang and Dali to the Yunnan railway network. This has helped to open up this isolated area, reduce the costs...
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Recovering forest residue to heat a district of Yichun
Heilongjiang Province in northeast China is pursuing renewable energy and recovering wood residue by building a biomass cogeneration power plant. AFD is providing support and assistance for this proje...
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Improving the energy efficiency of rail transport in China
The electrification of the railway line between Luoyang (Henan province) and Zhangjiajie (Hunan province) aimed to improve the energy efficiency of rail transport in China.
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Making rail more attractive in Hunan and Guangxi
As China experienced a sharp rise in demand for transport, the conversion of a dilapidated railway line into a double-track electrified line between Hengyang and Liuzhou helped shift some road traffic...
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Developing hydropower in rural areas in Xiangyang
This project had two objectives: contribute to curbing China’s greenhouse gas emissions by generating clean, sustainable energy and supporting the promotion of renewable energies in rural areas.
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Fostering sustainable forest management in Hunan Province
This project contributes to economic development in rural areas and to combating climate change by rehabilitating forest areas and planting new forest areas in Hunan Province.
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Reforestation and biogas development in rural Yunnan
AFD supported a carbon sequestration project in Yunnan Province combining the reduction of CO2 and the development of renewable energy for rural communities.
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Green solidarity program for post-earthquake reconstruction in Sichuan
This project has provided support for the reconstruction of areas affected by the earthquake of 2008 in Sichuan Province, while contributing to the fight against climate change.
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Supporting green finance in partnership with three Chinese banks
AFD is supporting the funding of low-carbon-compatible investment and the development of specific expertise in green finance through a partnership with three Chinese banks. The goal is to contribute t...
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Supporting the extension of the Cairo metro network
In Cairo, the largest city in Africa with 18 million inhabitants, there is a need to extend the metro network in order to more effectively organize mobility, relieve traffic congestion, and reduce air...
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The Sustainable Development Analysis & Opinion Mechanism
The sustainable development analysis and opinion mechanism is the tool used by AFD Group to ensure that every project it finances is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through an a...
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A metro to relieve congestion and reduce carbon emissions in Bangalore
AFD is co-financing the metro in Bangalore. This project aims to ensure that urban mobility is accessible, safe and low-carbon.
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Combating climate change through the promotion of renewables
AFD has opened two lines of credit to the public Indian bank IREDA to finance the production of electricity from renewable resources.
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Access to finance for Small Enterprises in water and electricity sector
AFD contributed to the improvement of the access to water and electricity in Cambodia by facilitating the access to finance for small enterprises, which supply areas excluded from the national network...
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Urban Fabric Initiative (UFI) Nairobi under the second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP 2)
Within the frame of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP 2), AFD is launching a call for proposals for the Urban Fabric Initiative (UFI) in Nairobi. The aim is to fund small-scale publ...
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Support for geothermal exploration (Menengai)
This project promotes Kenyan growth in low carbon through the development of renewable energy by supporting geothermal exploration.
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The Sustainable Housing Initiative (Shi) to Promote Access to Affordable Homes
AFD has launched the Sustainable Housing Initiative (SHI) to support access to decent housing. This multi-country facility aims to support the implementation of affordable and sustainable housing poli...
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Upgrading the drinking water supply in Soweto
AFD is supporting the upgrade of the drinking water network infrastructure and the improvement of the water supply service quality in Soweto.
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