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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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PARIS: Promotion of access, smart grids and solar energy
Côte d’Ivoire wants to extend access to electricity in its rural areas and increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix. To encourage this approach, AFD is supporting the National Rural El...
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KNOW, PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN CHAMPASAK AND SAVANNAKHET (CHAMPA)
A buried pre-Angkorian city, a monumental complex on a mountainside, a road leading to Angkor and a network of temples, a treasure of gold and silver never shown to the public, some of the oldest Budd...
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Extension of water resources in Faisalabad
This project aims to improve the living conditions of Faisalabad's inhabitants by improving access to drinking water through increased water production capacity, reduced losses and improved quality of...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Developing a major archeological and natural site in Fengxiang
In Shaanxi Province, the project aims to make Fengxiang more attractive by developing a major archeological and natural site around the ancient royal city of Qin Yong and Yongcheng Lake.
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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...
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Improve municipal drinking water utilities in Iraq
This project is a continuation of a first project whose objective was to support the reconstruction and development of the drinking water distribution service in Iraq. With this new funding, the ICRC...
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Supporting the Rwanda universal energy access program
AFD is contributing to financing the Rwanda Universal Energy Access Program (RUEAP), with a specific focus on its action for connections to the national power grid.
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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...
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Constructing a hybrid power plant to supply the city of Agadez and its surroundings with electricity
To meet growing electricity demand in northern Niger, AFD and the European Union are supporting the construction of a hybrid photovoltaic and thermal power plant in Agadez. This project will promote t...
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Improving access to electricity by constructing a photovoltaic power plant
AFD and the European Union are supporting the construction of a new 20 MW photovoltaic power plant in Gorou Banda. The project will promote the economic and social development of the region and improv...
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A national control center to upgrade and optimize the power grid
Niger still mainly relies on Nigeria for its electricity supply and the operation of its power grid. With the rise in national power generation, the sharp growth in demand, the integration of renewabl...
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