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Improving Preparedness for “Natural” Disasters
To limit the impact of extreme weather events, careful planning and preparation are essential. To mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction on October 13, two AFD Group experts discuss the nee...
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Moldova: Reforming Energy Sectors and Protecting Forests
On 17 October, AFD committed to investing €200 million to two strategic sectors in Moldova: energy transitions and the sustainable management of natural resources. The investments will be devoted to s...
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School Canteens: Part of “the Biggest Social Protection Plan in the World”
The first global meeting of the School Meals Coalition took place this week, as part of an urgent effort to improve school canteens and expand children’s access to regular, healthy meals. And as we fi...
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Helping Mexican Farmers Protect Coffee Crops and Improve Quality ...
Mexico's Chiapas state is famous for its coffee farms, but small farmers have to contend with a host of challenges, from pest control and the vagaries of global markets to the growing impact of climat...
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Armenia: Generating Clean Energy and Efficient Agriculture
Farmers, residents and businesses are developing rural initiatives in Armenia, with the support of AFD Group. They’re working to develop rural areas via one project targeting housing, and another that...
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Rwanda: Building a State-of-the-Art Hospital to Cope with Growing Demand
As one of Rwanda's foremost medical institutions, Musanze hospital can no longer keep up with growing demand for its vital services. Now, with backing from AFD, the Rwandan government is launching an...
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African Start-ups Awarded for Innovations at Digital Energy Challenge
Nine start-ups and energy companies have been awarded for creating new ways to modernize Africa’s energy sector. The companies are providing innovative ways to improve access to electricity, boosting...
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Nature's Laboratories for Climate change: How the EU and AFD are protecting the Planet’s Poles
The first-ever international summit on glaciers and the poles, held in Paris this month, shed light on the role played by the planet’s extreme regions in regulating the climate and preserving biodiver...
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Tackling Inequality and Climate Change Simultaneously in South Africa
“No country should have to choose between tackling poverty and preserving the planet,” French President Emmanuel Macron told the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact this summer. It’s a sentiment...
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COP28: “Public Development Banks can Rise to the Challenge”
The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) will be held from November 30 to December 12, in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The stakes for the planet are immense: from runaway gr...
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Reducing Reliance on Carbon in Vietnam, and making it More Resilient to Climate Change
Vietnam is amplifying its efforts to cope with climate change and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Last December, it became the third country to enter into a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JE...
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AFD Flagship Facility helps More Countries Cope with Climate Change
AFD’s facility that supports countries around the world deal with the fallout from climate change is getting a boost. Additional funding will help provide support to eight more countries, from the Dom...
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From West Africa to the Mid-East, Youth learn to Navigate Delicate Climate Negotiations
The world is watching as COP28 delegates in Dubai discuss the fallout from climate change, possible solutions and nettlesome questions of funding. Also observing are young people who will inherit the...
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AFD’s Crucial Climate Initiatives Announced at COP28
Though famously hosted by the head of an oil company, COP28 was the first ever climate change conference to call for a transition away from fossil fuels. It’s a step towards addressing the climate eme...
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These 6 Winners of the Emerging Mediterranean Digital Talk to Drive Positive Innovation in the Mediterranean
The Emerging Mediterranean “Digital Talk” competition, a program that supports start-ups to develop positive innovation in Mediterranean countries, has just announced its list of winners. It is a driv...
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Support Fund for Feminist Organizations to Counter Setbacks in Women’s Rights
The Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (“FSOF” for Fonds de soutien aux organisations féministes) was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in March 2019 and created two years ago, with a...
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Strenghtening Climate Action in the Dominican Republic
Creating more climate resilient societies requires the full commitment of the private sector. To this end, AFD group is supporting the Dominican Republic to create a more conducive environment for pri...
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Tunisia: Caught Between Economic Hope and Political Tension
In the context of a political landscape marked by the July 25 constitutional referendum, Tunisia's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could provide a way out of the economic impas...
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AFD Group in Cameroon: The Fruits of a Long-Standing Alliance
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Cameroon on 25 July to discuss food security, a critical issue on the development agenda. AFD Group has maintained close ties with Cameroon, supporting several...
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