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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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More sustainable transport to support Istanbul’s growth
The city of Istanbul, a megacity with 14 million inhabitants, is experiencing substantial growth in its population and the resulting congestion problems. The municipality has adopted a policy to devel...
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Acting to safeguard biodiversity
Mexico, one of the six most biodiverse countries in the world, has adopted a new strategy for the sustainable management of ecosystems, which has been seriously undermined for several years.
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Promoting access to electricity - Stima Loan
Promoting access to reliable and clean energy in rural areas through the implementation of innovative financing mechanisms, the distribution of low-energy lamps and the improvement of energy efficienc...
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Olkaria I and IV Geothermal power station
Foster Kenyan growth in low-carbon through geothermal electricity generation.
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Conservation of biodiversity in North Kenya and development of pastoral communities
The project aims to establish conditions for sustainable development in an arid region of northern Kenya, in particular through protection of the Marsabit forest and promotion of sustainable managemen...
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Producing clean energy from waste
AFD is financing energy generation from the methane produced from the waste generated by the city of Durban. This innovative project contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ethiopia’s first wind farm in Mekele
AFD has co-financed the first wind farm in Ethiopia. Located in the north of the country near Mekele, the wind farm answers the growing domestic energy demand and boosts the Ethiopian economic growth.
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Access to healthcare and protection: Tools to prevent tensions in Lebanon (phase 2)
The Lebanese association Amel is working on reducing tensions in Lebanon by improving access to health and protection for vulnerable people, in partnership with International Alert and Samusocial Inte...
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Community social protection in Lebanese municipalities (phase 2)
The Lebanese NGO arcenciel is working to improve social action for Lebanese and refugee populations in vulnerable municipalities. Following on from a 1st phase launched in 2016, AFD wished to extend i...
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Develop rural transport networks to support agricultural production
The poor condition of the road network hinders economic activity in rural areas of Nigeria. AFD contributes to the maintenance and construction of new road infrastructure in four Nigerian States.
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Promote Sustainable Agriculture in West African Countries
Agro-ecology is a decisive opportunity for the African continent. It will improve the productivity of its agriculture and make it more resistant to climate change. AFD promotes agro-ecological techniq...
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Support the Zambian road program by upgrading the Nacala Regional Corridor
Linking Zambia to the port of Nacala in Mozambique (via Malawi), the Nacala Regional Corridor has been poorly maintained. AFD is currently supporting its rehabilitation, a priority for Zambia, but als...
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Access to healthcare, education and psychosocial care in Jordan and Lebanon (phase 2)
The NGO Première Urgence Internationale is working to increase access to healthcare, psychosocial and education services for vulnerable populations in Lebanon and Jordan. Following on from a 1st phase...
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Improve public transport in Lagos metropolitan area
Lagos is the biggest city in Africa, but its transport infrastructure is insufficiently developed. AFD contributes to strengthening the public transport system of the metropolitan area.
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Improving access to electricity by extending power grids and electrifying rural areas
Access to electricity is a political priority in Niger, with the objective of supplying 100 new towns a year. To achieve this objective, AFD is financing the extension of NIGELEC’s distribution grids....
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Optimizing urban heating in Taiyuan and Jinzhong for low-carbon development
This project was launched in 2010 and has supported Shanxi Province in its efforts to decouple urban growth from greenhouse gas emissions. It has also fostered reflection on heating sector reform.
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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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