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Ghana
For 40 years, AFD has been active in Ghana—the first English-speaking country to host one of its offices. Historically, the AFD's commitments are targeting the energy sector, rural and agricultural de...
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Gambia
The Gambia is the smallest State of mainland Africa and one of the priority countries for French development assistance. It is faced with heavy public debt and must catch up in terms of infrastructure...
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Accelerating electrification and supporting the clean energy transition in Sub-Saharan Africa
With close to 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa still living without electricity, the Mission 300 program, an initiative led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, aims to co...
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Improving access to sanitation for host communities and refugees in Ramtha and Sahel Houran
The Hashemite Kingdom is facing a critical situation: according to the Jordanian authorities, more than one million Syrian people have fled to Jordan since 2012, a large number of them in the northern...
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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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Water management: A fresh start in Jodhpur
The project aims to optimize Jodhpur’s drinking water network, with an approach that focuses on energy and water savings and on improving the living conditions of the people.
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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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Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa that has experienced steady growth over the past decade and a significant reduction in poverty levels. With a GDP per capita of USD 1,211, the country rem...
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Terrindigena: For the Rights of Indigenous Communities In The Amazon
The project, financed by AFD and the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) with a €12.72 million grant, is contributing to efforts to protect over 50 million hectares of land in Brazil, Colomb...
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Improving maternal and child health in Madagascar
AFD has set out to address the dramatic maternal and child mortality and malnutrition rates by supporting an NGO group led by Médecins du Monde, as well as the running of the central medical store in...
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Mauritius
As a small island state that is highly vulnerable to climate change yet economically dynamic, Mauritius promotes a model of sustainable development that combines social welfare and growth. AFD's work...
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Contributing to the development of the power grid in the north of the country
AFD is supporting the development of the power line between Geita and Nyakanazi, a line which will facilitate the extension of the power grid in Northwest Tanzania and the grid connection to the Rusum...
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Kakono hydroelectric power plant
Kakono comprises an 88MW plant with fish pass and an associated transmission line. It will be a major power generation asset in the highly productive northwest of Tanzania. Kakono plant will increase...
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The highest photovoltaic power plant in the world
The Bolivian government is transforming its electricity mix in favor of renewable energies. AFD is supporting this project through the construction of a photovoltaic solar power plant. The objective:...
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Developing Solar Energy Production and Modernizing the Electricity Operator's IT System
By helping to finance a photovoltaic power plant, AFD supports Benin in the development and diversification of its electricity production. The modernization of the national electricity operator's IT s...
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ETHIOPIA: Drinking water access in 43 towns
This project aims to improve living conditions for communities in 43 small and medium towns in Ethiopia by improving access to clean drinking water.
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Yeleen: Developing solar electricity production and facilitating its integration into the grid
With the implementation of the Yeleen program, the aim is to make Burkina Faso a champion for solar energy in West Africa. In addition to reinforcing the grids, this project is increasing the country'...
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Developing solar power to facilitate access to reliable and cheap energy
The Zagtouli solar power plant, the largest in West Africa, is contributing to Burkina Faso’s energy transition and to reducing the cost of electricity. The Government of Burkina Faso launched the con...
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Assessing equity in health spending in Sub-Saharan Africa - Burkina Faso, Malawi, Zambia
This research project examines the equity benefit of total health spending with particular focus on the recent Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa, by looking at the distribu...
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The energy crisis: public building efficiency is no longer optional
With recurring hydrocarbon crises, energy price volatility, supply tensions and pressure on public finances are worsening. In many countries, the energy crisis is no longer a distant prospect, but a d...
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