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Jun 9

With the UN #SDGs as our guide, we continue to adopt a dual approach focusing on #socialcohesion & the #ParisAgreement. We are achieving sustainable financial results, with transparency & accountability underlining our actions. 🔎on our 2021 #AFDResults ➡️bit.ly/3mwfPz5

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#CleanOceans 🌊 is a top priority for #TeamEurope.

@EIB

, the #EUClimateBank together with

, support sustainable projects that fight plastic waste in rivers, seas and land like #SouthAfrica, #Benin & more ▶ bit.ly/2Gz1dMj

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@AFD_en

Jul 31

#AfricanWomensDay What can we learn from the impact of #gender inequality on #women's economic success? Focus on the ex. of #BurkinaFaso through 4 sectors: #health, #education, economy & politics⤵️ youtu.be/DjtE9p_gR8M

Towards The Reduction of Gender Inequalities? The Example Of Burkina...

What can be learned from the impact of gender inequalities and women's economic success from the Burkinabè example? For more information: Kobiané JF., Gnoumo...

As always, very inspiring visit to Cultural and Free Though Association, shukran jazilan Majeda! 🙏🏻 What amazing leadership you are developing amongst youth in #Gaza!

@AFD_France

is proud to support your great team and impressive activities

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@IDFC_Network

Jul 28

Today we officially released our Roadmap and Action Plan on #GenderEquality to the

@FinanceInCommon

's gender coalition! A study commissioned to the

@FrankfurtSchool

of Finance & Management on strengthening gender equality in the development banking Sector👉idfc.org/wp-content/upl

Our Programme Manger Luis Lechiguero had the pleasure to participate in the MoU signing event between

@CentenaryBank

@AFD_en

@Proparco

to establish a UGX 105 billion credit line & portfolio guarantees to support micro, small & medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda. 1/2

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🚇 Urban mobility is

's largest portfolio in 🇮🇳. 🗣 Head of Transport Rajnish Ahuja is speaking at the #Rail & #Metro Tech Conclave on funding opportunities and AFD's ongoing participation in metro and #mobility. #RailAnalysis

Bosle Bruno and 6 others

Discover how

, alongside

and

, are supporting the government of the Philippines to better anticipate and respond to natural disasters with this new video! 📽️

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· Jul 25

In the #Philippines, one of the most disaster-prone countries in the

, we're supporting the government in its reforms to strengthen local governments & better anticipate and respond to disasters, thanks to a specific tool: public policy loans. @ADB_HQ @EUinthePH @FrenchEmbassyPH

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Agriculture in #Cameroon matters. It employs 60% of working people and makes up 27% of the country's GDP.

@IFAD

’s new agreement with

@AFD_France

will help strengthen agriculture in Cameroon and is an exciting first step in the FARM initiative.

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In the #Philippines, one of the most disaster-prone countries in the🌍, we're supporting the government in its reforms to strengthen local governments & better anticipate and respond to disasters, thanks to a specific tool: public policy loans.

@ADB_HQ

@EUinthePH

@FrenchEmbassyPH

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Urban flooding is a big problem in Ouagadougou🇧🇫. Heavy rains force families in some areas to abandon their homes and make it hard for women to earn a living. Together with

@EU_Commission

@AFD_France

, we are investing in a large water-drainage channel➡️bit.ly/3B0eLMt

European External Action Service - EEAS

We have been present in the #DominicanRepublic for 25 years. There, we provide technical and financial solutions to support programs with strong social and environmental impacts and large-scale #sustainable infrastructure projects.

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Last week, our CEO

went to #Kenya to meet with Proparco teams and our partners with whom we collaborate to support high impact sectors in the country 💪

FrenchEmbassyKenya and 8 others

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Development Initiatives (DI)

@devinitorg

Jul 25

Episode 1 of the Good with #data #podcast is out now! We join

and

to explore #inequality, its relationship with #poverty and why measuring it can be a challenge: devinit.org/resources/ineq

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We signed w/

a financing agreement to promote a #OneHealth approach in the #Limpopo National Park, #Mozambique. 🎯: to contribute to the sustainable & climate-resilient socio-economic dvpment of the communities living around the Park, promoting an integrated approach

Erica AFD and 9 others

Through the assistance of the

@ndcpartnership

BOJ will access technical assitance from

@AFD_en

to integrate climate risks into its supervisory and surveillance activities. The signing of the agreement took place 04 July 2022. 2/4

📷The #CITIIS photography competition is on! Here's your chance to showcase how innovative and sustainable development in cities is creating a brighter urban future To know how you can participate, visit: bit.ly/CITIISPhotoComp Entries invited till 15th August #photocompetition

In addition to supporting SMEs, health care development is also at the heart of

@Proparco

and FISEA+’s (

@AFD_en

high-impact investment facility dedicated to supporting SMEs in Africa, managed by Proparco).

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Signing of an equity investment by FISEA+ (€7.5m) in Diani Beach Hospital, the leading hospital on...

We are pleased to announce that FISEA + (AFD's high-impact investment facility dedicated to supporting SMEs in Africa, managed by Proparco) has signed an equity investment of EUR 7, 5 million equity...

A scam is attempting to extort money, in our name, in exchange for promising a job. We ask you to be extremely vigilant and draw your attention to the principles of our recruitment process. For more information ➡️bit.ly/3cjwjsv

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AFD_en

@AFD_en

Jul 21

The #sustainabledevelopment analysis & opinion mechanism is the tool used by AFD Group to ensure that every project it finances is aligned with the #SDGs. Through an analysis & rating system, it qualifies projects' contribution to sustainable development ➡️bit.ly/3BakS0G

Rémy Rioux and 9 others

The

awarded grants to 10 projects in the #Pacific Island Countries, and launched the 3rd Kiwa regional project. Implemented by

@TheWCS

, it will 🔎on integrated watershed management at key sites in #Fiji, #Solomon Islands & #PapuaNewGuinea ➡️bit.ly/3ohXZ3E

The Kiwa Initiative launches new projects and additional contributions from its donors to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific Region. ▶️ fj.ambafrance.org/The-Kiwa-Initi

Kiwa Initiative and 7 others

Very much looking forward to starting our new regional project under the

@InitiativeKiwa

, which is the next phase of Watershed Interventions for Systems Health (WISH+), expanding in Fiji, PNG & Solomons. Grateful for the support of

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Today, the 5th @InitiativeKiwa Steering Committee meeting took place in Suva, Fiji. It was great to meet with the Kiwa community after 2 years of borders closed. @EUPasifika @AFD_en @DevCanada @MFATNZ @dfat @IUCN_Oceania @spc_cps @SprepChannel

AFD and EIB are financing 50% of the Pune #metro for a total amount of over ₹ 2000 Cr. PM Modi inaugurated Pune 🚇 in March 2022 in presence of 🇫🇷 Ambassador to 🇮🇳. An AFD team is in Pune evaluating progress on the project since its operational launch. #urbanmobility

European Investment Bank and 6 others

Through the

, IUCN will coordinate 10 new local projects in the Pacific. The Kiwa Initiative donors;

have also announced a top-up of 16,5M€ to the Kiwa Initiative. 👉 bit.ly/3v2ehS1 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿

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AFD_en

@AFD_en

Jul 20

We implement the #MinkaFund, dedicated to medium & long-term financing operations in regions affected by crisis or violent conflict. Btw 2017-2021, we committed €863M in 4 main areas: #Sahel, #LakeChad region, Central African Republic & the #MiddleEast ➡️bit.ly/3BkXkGL

Rémy Rioux and 9 others

Developing resilient infrastructure & institutional capacity are crucial in #cities. 🔎on the role of

@CDIA_Asia

in #Asia-#Pacific. It prepares sustainable & resilient infrastructure projects for the benefit of millions of people ⤵️ youtu.be/B-sZ6rJDPDE

@ADB_HQ

@conan_herve

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Building Institutional Capacity for Climate Resilience

Developing resilient infrastructure and institutional capacity are crucial in cities.We’re excited to share our new video, where we show how Cities Developme...

As the

re-emphasised the threats of climate change and sea-level ↗️ last week, the #BluePacific needs mitigation and adaptation solutions now This is why the

@InitiativeKiwa

was created and why 🇦🇺 recently announced an additional contribution of AUD 2 millions

How can development finance institutions scale #conservationfinance? At our meeting last month, experts from

discussed how DFIs can set standards, assess risks & opportunities, and shift financial flows. Read more: cpicfinance.com/blog-scaling-u

🖊️Proparco is proud to announce the granting of a credit line and two guarantees #ChooseAfricaResilience & #EURIZ, to

@CentenaryBank

! Objective : support the bank's commitment to micro, small and medium enterprises in #Uganda 🇺🇬

Today, the 5th

Steering Committee meeting took place in Suva, Fiji. It was great to meet with the Kiwa community after 2 years of borders closed.

Today,

press conference in Suva, Fiji: 10 local projects managed by

@IUCN_Oceania

have been awarded grants, launch of 3rd Kiwa regional project implemented by

@TheWCS

and 16,5M€ additional contributions from donors.

Announcement in Suva by H.E Léger, Ambassador of 🇫🇷of 8€M additional contribution from 🇫🇷, on top of previous funding of €18M, to the

@InitiativeKiwa

in order to strenghten climate resilience through NbS in the Pacific.

#Asia #Pacific #cities

is a multi-donor trust fund managed by

@ADB_HQ

& that we co-implement. Discover its work to prepare sustainable & resilient infrastructure projects for the benefit of millions of people in #Asia-#Pacific #cities.

@EU_Partnerships

@CWhiteleyEU

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Partnerships Toward Resilient Urban Infrastructure

This video showcases how Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) works with city leaders, funders, and other stakeholders to help prepare sustainable a...

To some children going to school means fighting from the claws of child labor & economic hardship. Plan International has been working with

@AFD_en

@FranceTanzania

to share stories of ex-child laborers such as Juma to raise awareness, gather support, & influence change.

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Consulate General of France, Bangalore

@BangaloreFrance

Jul 18

France 🇫🇷 & India 🇮🇳 - partners in clean #mobility! Namma Metro (

@cpronammametro

), a project partially funded by the

@AFD_France

, is changing the lives of #Bangaloreans by providing access to fast, low-carbon #transport.

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Emmanuel Lenain

@FranceinIndia

· Jul 15

#BastilleDay | France & India - partners in clean mobility! Watch how Namma Metro @cpronammametro, a project partially funded by the French Development Agency, is changing the lives of Bangaloreans by providing access to fast, low-carbon transport. youtu.be/2X-b5aCpsRM