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Colombia

Since 2009, AFD Group (Agence Française de Développement, Proparco, and Expertise France) has become one of Colombia’s leading international development banks, with a recognized presence in several ke...

Agriculture and Rural Development

Rebuilding and developing the urban drinking water distribution service

The reconstruction of Iraq has been the priority of the Iraqi Government since the victory against Daesh announced in late 2017. In line with ICRC’s mandate to assist and protect victims of armed conf...

A sport app to promote social inclusion

AFD is supporting a project that uses sport as a tool for social inclusion and the creation of income-generating activities through a digital solution.

Protecting urban heritage and revitalizing the center of the ancient city of Qixian

The local government of Qixian (Qi County) in Shanxi province in central China has launched a major program to protect, restore and showcase the historic center of Zhaoyu. The innovative initiative, s...

Restoring Lake Maoli Wetland, a refuge for migratory birds in Hunan Province

This project aims to restore Lake Maoli’s ecological balance and the major ecosystem services it provides to residents and wildlife. To accomplish this, the project is using an approach that manages e...

Conserving and developing the natural and cultural heritage of Hezhou in Guangxi

The municipality of Hezhou in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous province is home to a wealth of natural and cultural heritage. The recent increase in tourism has improved living conditions for residents but h...

“Sponge City”: rethinking water resource management in the Hedong district of Mianyang

Increasing urban resilience to climate change and increased risks of flooding is a crucial issue for Chinese municipalities. AFD is therefore supporting a sponge city project in the Hedong district of...

Côte d'Ivoire

In Côte d’Ivoire, AFD invests in line with the government’s National Development Plan (PND). With an active portfolio of nearly €3 billion, AFD finances close to 80 projects across the following sect...

Improving care for the elderly in Guizhou

China’s rapidly-aging population has led to a significant increase in health and social protection needs for the elderly. AFD is supporting public policies through a program aimed at improving the sco...

Supporting activities led by the regional intervention platform for the Americas and the Caribbean (PIRAC)

AFD supports the French Red Cross and its Regional Intervention Platform for the Americas and the Caribbean (Plateforme d'intervention régionale Amériques Caraïbes–PIRAC) in its efforts to prevent and...

Upgrading Indonesian oceanographic research capacities, addressing global climate and biodiversity challenges ...

Indonesia is strengthening its national oceanographic research capacities with the procurement of Multipurpose Research Vessels. The KRisNa (Kapal Riset Nasional) Project is implemented by the LIPI (I...

Supporting Cambodia in modelling energy transition scenarios to 2050

Agence française de développement (AFD) is supporting the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and other line-ministries to develop a long-term energy trajectory-modelling tool to perform strategic,...

Consolidate Cape Town's resilience to climate change

AFD, through the CiCliA European facility, is financing two studies on behalf of the City of Cape Town to support a resilient and sustainable urban future.

Enhancing Health Security in the Pacific

AFD will support the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) for a three-year period. This network, coordinated by the Pacific Community (SPC), complements and supports the national policie...

China

Since 2004, AFD has been working in partnership with the Chinese authorities to develop cooperation activities for sustainable development and the fight against climate change. The projects financed b...

Supporting Toledo Municipality for sustainable urban and rural development

AFD is supporting Toledo’s integrated sustainable development policy, both in cities and rural areas.

Supporting Bangladesh’s transition to a low-carbon economy

Through its green finance label, SUNREF, AFD is supporting the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) as it contributes to Bangladesh’s transition to a less carbon-intensive economy.

Rehablitation of Chitral and Dargai hydropower plants

AFD is supporting the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) rehabilitate its hydroelectric resources to produce green and affordable electricity. This project has enabled the rehabili...

Smart Desert: smart development of eco-friendly solutions and economic regional agricultural techniques

As the world’s second-largest refugee-hosting country, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faces major strains on its economy and natural resources, water in particular. AFD’s support to IUCN in the agric...