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Train Cambodians for management jobs in the textile sector
The textile sector is essential to Cambodia’s economy and employment. The middle management and directorial positions are held by Asian expatriates because of the lack of sufficiently qualified local...
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Improve agricultural yield in rural areas
To combat poverty and food insecurity, AFD is assisting the Cambodian authorities in devising an agricultural policy. The Agency is also helping to implement a programme to renovate irrigation infrast...
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Promoting sustainable development and citizen-based management
AFD has supported the State of Minas Gerais for its ambitious program to reduce regional and social inequalities. It is accompanied by a partnership already established with the Hauts-de-France Region...
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GEMMES Vietnam: Analysis of socio-economic impacts of climate change, the energy transition and adaptation str...
AFD has embarked on an ambitious scientific collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Vietnam (MonRE) and more particularly its Department of Climate Change (DCC) on the measurement of socio-e...
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Upgrading the power grid in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
AFD is supporting economic development by helping secure the power grid and improve service quality. The aim of increasing the energy efficiency of the distribution grid is set out in the State’s clim...
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Supporting sustainable urban mobility in Curitiba
The city of Curitiba is continuing its urban development policy which aims to extend public transport provision and to create an ecological corridor across the municipality in order to preserve its bi...
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Extending public transport provision in Rio de Janeiro
AFD supported the urban mobility policy of the State of Rio de Janeiro between 2012 and 2015. This partnership helped to extend the city’s public transport provision and to consolidate the integrated...
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Supporting the innovative climate projects of Minas Gerais municipalities
Minas Gerais is a State where there are considerable territorial and social disparities and it is making major efforts to reduce these divides. The project will help municipalities, which are key acto...
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Suburban train line to improve mobility in São Paulo
AFD is assisting the urban mobility policy of the State of São Paulo, by supporting the creation of a 10.3 km line between the city center and the city of Guarulhos, where the international airport is...
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Secure Power Supply in the Federal Capital
Improving access to electricity is at the core of Nigeria’s development strategy. AFD participates in reinforcing the power transmission network in Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria.
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Guinea
Located on the west coast of Africa, the region's "water tower" is endowed with exceptional natural capital. But Guinea has not started its demographic transition and has been hit hard by the Ebola ep...
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ECOPRONAT – Research to promote the development of a pro-nature economy
In a context of accelerated biodiversity loss, the research program for a pro-nature economy (ECOPRONAT) supports research on how to improve the integration of biodiversity in key economic sectors.
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UGANDA: Housing microfinance for the poor
The purpose of this project is to provide access to housing for low and middle-income Ugandan populations, by supporting the development of a housing finance offer adapted to the needs of the populati...
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UGANDA: Sustainable refugee financial inclusion
AFD is collaborating with Mercy Corps to improve the financial outcomes and wellbeing of refugees in Uganda, by giving refugees, in Central and West Nile Region of Uganda, access to financial services...
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MSME funds for women/youth entrepreneurs - Uganda
AFD supports Pride, a public microfinance institution, in its efforts to reduce inequalities in Uganda by strengthening access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), contr...
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Forest and Biodiversity conservation in Rajasthan
Forestry and Biodiversity Development project supported by AFD in 13 districts of Eastern Rajasthan.
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Fisheries sector strengthening program
World Bank and AFD support the fisheries sector with expanded access to working capital and insurance, improved fisheries value-chains, and enhanced fish product safety for building a resilient, robus...
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Women and Child Health Program in Lebanon
Project implemented by the Pierre Fabre Foundation (FPF), in collaboration with the Order of Malta Lebanon (OML), and the ASSAMEH Birth & Beyond Association (ASSAMEH B&B), aiming to provide subsidized...
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St. Joseph Hospital extension for East Jerusalem healthcare
The project aims at supporting the strengthening of Saint Joseph’s Hospital. It will help meeting the healthcare needs of the Palestinian population of East Jerusalem.
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Twige Neza: education for peace and equity in Burundi
An essential lever for social cohesion and the strengthening of human capital, education is also a powerful vector for development. Since 2006, AFD has been providing ongoing support to the sector to...
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