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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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Reconciling protection efforts with heritage promotion in Xianju National Park
Drawing on the French model for nature park management, Xianju National Park intends to establish a new management model for protected areas combining the preservation of natural and cultural heritage...
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Improving drinking water supply for the city of Guilin and preserving resources
Due to rapid urban development, the city of Guilin is facing a sharp rise in demand for water. AFD is supporting a project that will increase the drinking water treatment capacity by 200,000 m3 per da...
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Restoring Qixian wetlands with nature-based solutions
The Changyuan River restoration project in Shanxi province relies on nature-based solutions to restore essential ecological heritage and increase the capacity of local ecosystems to adapt to climate c...
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Preserving and developing the biodiversity of Tianma Nature Reserve
Located in Anhui Province, Tianma National Nature Reserve is home to abundant biodiversity but faces major ecological and economic challenges. AFD is providing financial and technical support to local...
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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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Improve access to drinking water in Dhaka’s informal settlements
The Government of Bangladesh is committed to providing access to safe drinking water for Dhaka’s entire population. With the support of the European Union, AFD is contributing to this objective by pro...
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GEMMES Brazil: A tool to test public policies for the green transition
Brazil faces significant challenges in its low-carbon transition, including maintaining global competitiveness and avoiding macroeconomic imbalances. To address these, in partnership with the Ministry...
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Saidabad-3: Securing and sustainably managing Dhaka’s drinking water supply
AFD is providing support to Dhaka’s water authority in its efforts to increase the production capacity of drinking water by developing the use of surface water and making existing infrastructure susta...
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Construction of the Gandharbpur Water Treatment Plant
The construction of the Gandharbpur water treatment plan will participate in promoting a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly water supply model for Dhaka. A climate change adaptation project...
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Improving the energy efficiency of south Dhaka electrical grid
The content of this project information sheet falls under the sole responsibility of the AFD and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the European Union. Through a resilient, strengthened ele...
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Improve the safety and environmental footprint of textile factories
Following the Rana Plaza incident in 2013, AFD is helping to upgrade the Bangladeshi textile sector’s security standards, as well as to improve working conditions and the environmental impact of facto...
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Supporting Bangladesh’s transition towards a “greener” economy
AFD is providing a 50 million euro credit line to the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund to finance investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and women’s entrepreneurship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All the answers to your questions about AFD Group What is the role of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group? How is it funded? Who benefits from its actions? Find all the answers to the mos...
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Tunisia
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has been present in Tunisia since 1992, supporting the country on its path toward more inclusive and sustainable growth. Over nearly 35 years, AFD has backed ar...
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The Comoros
An archipelago of nearly one million people located off the east coast of Africa, the Union of the Comoros has significant assets. However, the country faces a range of structural challenges that hind...
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Integral inclusion of young people, a holistic approach to economic, social and environment challenges
One in every six people worldwide is aged between 15 and 24. In Africa, this young generation makes up the majority of the population but, amid global threats like climate change and instability, youn...
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Sustainability Statement 2025
AFD Group has voluntarily published its first sustainability report, improving transparency and governance in accordance with the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive).
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Sustainability Statement 2025 - Summary
This document is a summary of the 2025 Sustainability Statement, published in June 2026. AFD Group has voluntarily published its first sustainability report, improving transparency and governance in a...
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Leveraging AI to transform energy needs into real-world solutions
The use of AI in the energy sector is becoming increasingly widespread, whether for planning the development of networks, maintaining mini-grids or supporting solar power users. Through the Digital En...
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