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How to finance life on Earth: a high-level discussion with experts in biodiversity finance
On January 13 at 2:00 pm CET, John Tobin-de la Puente (Professor of Practice, Cornell University) and Andrew W. Mitchell (Founder and Senior Adviser, Global Canopy), in their role as publishers, will...
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#Data4Covid19 Africa Challenge Webinar
From now to February 5, 2021, AFD, together with Expertise France and The GovLab, is soliciting innovative proposals using data in a collaborative and responsible way to provide actionable intellig...
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Inequalities and Environmental changes in the Mekong region: a scoping review
On 24 February at 2 pm, participate in this webinar to discover the essential foundations of today's understanding of the link between the environment and inequalities in the Mekong region.
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Lake Victoria: From Pollution to Water Restoration
Lake Victoria is the second largest source of fresh water in the world. It may provide for the livelihoods of locals, but the water quality has degraded. Due to intense human activity, the water has b...
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The macroeconomic impact of typhoons on Vietnam using satellite imagery
What is the impact of typhoons on economic activity in Vietnam? What can we learn from satellite imagery? This webinar will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
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Overcoming Institutional and Organizational Barriers to Sanitation - The 4th scientific workshop
How to build sanitation as a general interest service? How to overcome coordination issues due to multiplicity of technologies? How do researchers analyse institutional change? How do actors deal with...
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IA-Biodiv Challenge: Research in Artificial Intelligence in the field of Biodiversity - Information sessions
Are you part of a multidisciplinary research team? Are you interested in artificial intelligence for biodiversity? The IA-Biodiv challenge is yours. Participate in one of the two information sessions...
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Digital Energy Challenge Calls for Projects - Information Webinars
Are you looking to boost your digital innovation project in the energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa? Are you involved in energy transition projects in this region? The Digital Energy Challenge is for...
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An Overview of African Research and its International Funding
What is the state of African research? What are the notable evolutions of the last few years? in terms of gender, for instance? What methodologies can be used to establish diagnoses of research system...
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Youth labour market inclusion in Niger: A LASDEL-ODI-AFD study on access to employment as a catalyst for youth...
How do intersecting vulnerabilities affect the quality of youth inclusion in labour market in Niger and their ability to move out of and remain out of poverty? How do different forms of livelihoods, e...
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Just Transition in South-East Asia: Exploring the Links Between Social Protection and Environmental Policies
How public policy making should take into account social and environmental protection? How could social and environmental protection systems be combined? To what extent can the consideration of enviro...
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Banque de France-Ferdi–AFD Conference: What Financial Choices for Africa in the Face of Climate Change?
How can we meet the financial challenges of climate change in Africa? What role can the financial sector play? What are the constraints and opportunities?
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Adaptive Social Protection in the Development Agenda
On June 16, as part of the European Development Days, we are hosting with SOCIEUX+ an online session to explore the role of social protection systems to help vulnerable people anticipate, absorb, and...
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Climate change impacts on Biodiversity and Maritime Security in the Bay of Bengal
What is the relationship between climate change, maritime security, and sustainable management of marine biodiversity? The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Directorate General for Inter...
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Jump on the sustainable mobility bandwagon and join the MobiliseYourCity Global Forum 2021
On June 25, 2021, experts, practitioners, financing institutions and decision-makers will come together during the MobiliseYourCity Global Forum to provide answers to key challenges faced by cities on...
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How are African countries using data to combat Covid-19?
The #Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge—a collaboration between l'Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Expertise France, and The GovLab - seeks to accelerate responsible data innovation to tackle Covid...
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AFD successfully issued a new 1 billion dollars sustainable bond maturing on january 16th, 2030
On Thursday, January 9th, 2025, Agence française de développement (AFD), rated AA- (S&P)/AA-(Fitch), successfully issued a new 1 billion dollars sustainable bond maturing on January 16th, 2030.
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AFD successfully issued a new 2 billion euros sustainable bond maturing on january 20th, 2035
On Monday, January 13th, 2025, Agence française de développement (AFD), rated AA- (S&P)/AA-(Fitch), successfully issued a new 2 billion euros sustainable bond maturing on January 20th, 2035.
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Sandra Kassab appointed Director of the Africa Department at the Agence française de développement (AFD)
At the head of the Africa Department, Sandra Kassab is now in charge of AFD's activities and regional strategy on the African continent, which accounts for 43% of AFD's global volume, with projects cu...
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France partners with Aga Khan Health Services to combat women's cancers in East Africa
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, January 28, 2025. A new project, aiming to improve the fight against women’s cancer in Tanzania and Kenya has been signed. This collaborative initiative is led by Aga Khan Hea...
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