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Reduce Food and Nutrition Insecurity in West Africa
Deeply affected by under- and malnutrition, countries of the Economic Community of West African States are also exposed to recurring food crises. AFD favors the strengthening of its prevention and int...
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Biogas reservoirs to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in Karnataka
AFD assisted the NGO GoodPlanet, as well as a local NGO, in the development of an innovative approach to financing access to energy for disadvantaged rural families.
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Supporting agriculture and income activities
AFD is supporting the financing of productive investments (equipment and land acquisition), particularly in the field of agriculture and livestock raising, in order to offset the lack of long-term fin...
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CICLIA: Cities and Climate in Africa
Initiated in 2016 by AFD and supported by the European Union and SECO, CICLIA supports African cities in the preparation of low-carbon and resilient urban projects. More specifically, CICLIA funds stu...
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Large-scale development program to meet housing and equipment needs in Greater Nouméa
Two comprehensive development areas (ZAC) with complementary purposes – accommodate housing and business activities – have been created. The aim is to address the challenges of urbanization and develo...
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Strengthening electricity distribution in Dhaka
Securing its electricity supply is a priority for Bangladesh in order to support its economic and social development. AFD is helping the Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) to modernize its networ...
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Improving water supply in the governorates of Irbid, Ajloun and Jerash
To meet ever-increasing water demand in Jordan, the project aims to withdraw water in the Jordan Valley, treat it and pump it via the Wadi al Arab to supply the governorates of Irbid, Ajloun and Jeras...
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Controlling rising water levels in the provinces of Ninh Binh, Ha Tinh and Can Tho
In Vietnam, one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, the project aims to secure the economy, and in particular the agricultural economy, ensure the security of people and goods and impr...
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Widen credit access for SMEs in Nigeria
Only few Nigerian SMEs have access to formal financing, despite the fact that they are essential to economic diversification. AFD supports the establishment of the Development Bank of Nigeria, so they...
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Sludge treatment at the East Alexandria wastewater treatment plant
The project aims to build a sludge treatment unit at the East Alexandria wastewater treatment plant. This type of unit would be the first in Egypt outside Cairo and could act as a catalyst by encourag...
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Credit Line to National Bank of Egypt to facilitate access to credit for SMEs
AFD is making a EUR 30m credit line available to the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) for the development of lending activity to SMEs (mesofinance) and to build the bank’s skills in this business segment.
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Credit Line to the African Export-Import Bank
AFD has made a EUR 100m credit line available to the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) to support its activities to transform Africa’s trade structure.
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Restructuring the public transport network in Greater Nouméa
The Urban Transport Authority is implementing a bus rapid transit project, the Néobus, with the aim of addressing the challenges of urbanization and development in Greater Nouméa. Its implementation i...
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Expansion of the national electricity network in Cambodia’s rural provinces
AFD supports the national operator Electricity of Cambodia (EDC) by financing the expansion of the national electricity transmission and distribution network in the provinces of Koh Kong, Kampong Cham...
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Improve the rural roads sustainably to support economic growth
Rural transport, especially road transport, is a catalyst for economic development. Through this project, 1,130 km of rural roads will be renewed to improve access to basic services for the rural popu...
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The Digital Energy Facility
The Digital Energy Facility (DEF) is a programme funded by the European Union and implemented by AFD. It aims to finance digital innovation projects and products in the energy sector. DEF offers a var...
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Construction of the new National Load Dispatch Center
Facing network instability, high consumption and generation growth, the national electricity utility Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) decided to build a new load dispatch center in order to better manag...
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Renovation Of The Warsak Hydroelectric Power Plant
Pakistan is going through a major energy crisis. In order to help solve this problem, the Pakistani government is relying partly on hydropower – a source of energy that is both economical and does not...
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Skill Development In Hydroelectricity In Mangla
Pakistan suffers from a lack of skills in the hydroelectric power sector. With the establishment of this training centre, aimed at becoming a centre of excellence in hydropower in Pakistan, this proje...
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Developing Hydroelectricity In Pakistan With The Harpo Power Plant
While it is heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports, Pakistan has huge untapped hydropower potential. AFD supports the Pakistani government in its mission to develop the hydropower sector through the...
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