Publications and media
Women's Voices: Gender inequalities in Cambodia
In the process of raising women’s voices and in connection with the corresponding exhibition, AFD invites you to take the time to listen to them. To listen to the testimonies of four women from differ...
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Metis: a unique initiative to link arts and development
Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fund promotes better integration of the arts and culture into official development assistance. This financial mechanism allows ar...
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AFD Group and Eurasia
Eurasia’s Regional Office covers a wide geographical area, from the borders of the European Union to the heart of the Eurasian landmass. Four sub-regions compose this area: the Western Balkans, Turkey...
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AFD Group and Lebanon
AFD Group has become a key player in the Lebanese landscape thanks to the historical relationship between France and Lebanon. Over the years, AFD has established itself as a recognised partner for Leb...
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AFD Group and the Middle East
AFD Group is a major partner of Middle Eastern countries. Its action aims to identify and promote sustainable development pathways on the premise of mitigating vulnerabilities that compromise the futu...
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Albania: reducing inequalities between women and men regarding economic opportunities
This video was produced as part of a public policy loan provided by the AFD’s Western Balkans agency, in collaboration with the Global Bank. Thanks to this technical assistance program, AFD contribute...
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Nigeria: children catch up on their dreams
The CATCH UP! project carried out by the Urumwa Art studio in partnership with the artist Uche Uguru, aims to meet this need for basic education through access to culture. Working for several months o...
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Research Conversation replay: Low-carbon transition: what macroeconomic vulnerabilities for developing countri...
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Industrialization in Sub-Saharan Africa
Industrialization drives the sustained growth in jobs and productivity that marks the developmental take-off of most developed economies. Yet, academics and policy makers have questioned the role of m...
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Rengpor Mro: Protector of Bangladesh’s community forests
The Mro is the fourth-largest tribe in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. They are considered 'the people of the wind' as they tend to settle in the remotest areas of the highest hills. They share strong tie...
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Research Conversations replay: Linking social protection and the environment: perspectives in South East Asia
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s Electricity Challenge in 2050: Reconciling Economic Development and Climate Commitments
In closing its economic gap with emerging markets, Côte d’Ivoire will face a substantial increase in electricity demand over the next three decades. Côte d’Ivoire has signed the Paris Agreement that a...
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Simon Brochut: "to understand the territory of Ganvié and to identifying the risks"
CICLIA is a facility funded by the European Union, SECO and AFD that supports more than 30 cities in sub-Saharan Africa in the preparation of low-carbon and resilient urban strategies and projects....
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Samuel Lefèvre about the “Urban Cooling Solutions” collection
This interview is about the work undertaken jointly by ADEME and AFD to create the “Urban Cooling Solutions” collection. This publication gathers feedback on what many cities around the world can do i...
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Research Conversations replay: Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Vietnam
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Baladk Festival: raising awareness about water scarcity through street art
Jordan’s capital Amman hosted, in October 2021, the 9th edition of the “Baladk Street & Urban Art Festival”, organized by Al Balad Theater. The international and local artists participating in this ye...
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Assam: Forest communities lead forest conservation
In Assam, AFD is supporting the Assam Project for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC) as it trains local communities in alternate livelihoods. Through these new trades, local residents can su...
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Evaluation Summary - Jabban Hydel Project, Pakistan
In Pakistan, in the energy sector, the Jabban project (CKP1006) was subject to an evaluation in 2021. The Pakistani energy sector suffers under insufficient installed capacities leading to power shutd...
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Côte d'Ivoire: Climate information for agriculture
In Côte d'Ivoire, agriculture is facing increased weather variability and a declining trend in rainfall, due to climate change. In this context, meteorological and climate information is an essential...
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AFD and Biodiversity in the Atlantic Ocean
The Caribbean is home to about 1% of the world’s biodiversity, 10% of the world’s coral reefs and a large proportion of the world’s endemic species. Caribbean countries are heavily dependent on marine...
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Including agricultural water management in the governance and sustainable development of rural territories
The sustainable development of a territory depends on the capacity of its actors to define, plan and finance actions that are part of a strategic vision promoted by a local authority and a locally leg...
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