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When governance fails: Institutional asymmetries in water management in the municipality of La Paz
This article reflects on the emergence of asymmetries in the institutionality of the water and sanitation sector, primarily caused by the presence of political, social and economic forces that catalyz...
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Handbook on Inequality Measurement for Country Studies
Writing a country level study on inequality can be an intimidating task for researchers and statisticians. How does one begin to conceptualize such a study? What needs to be included? What sorts of an...
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Finance in Common: The first global summit of all Public Development Banks
The Finance in Common Summit, taking place during the Paris Peace Forum in November 2020, will address our common need to build new forms of prosperity that take care of the living (people and planet)...
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The ‘urbanization of water’ in La Paz, Bolivia: Historical and conceptual perspectives
This essay analyzes the historical production of water inequities in the city of La Paz, Bolivia. It relies on the concept of ‘urbanization of water’ to present historical evidence and conceptual refl...
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Emerging Use of Technologies for Development
With only 10 years left in the 2030 Agenda, development practitioners need to innovate how they make decisions and solve problems. Such innovations can be enabled by intelligences, born from innovativ...
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Emerging Uses of Technology for Development: A New Intelligence Paradigm
With only ten years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), development organizations rapidly need to innovate their approach to decision making and problem solving. New lessons and...
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Health and social protection - 2019 Activity report
Health and social protection are central to sustainable development. These sectors are fundamental pillars for the development of human capital. The lack of access to health care, its poor quality and...
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Dona Mena and sustainable cashew farming in Mozambique
Dona Mena is a cashew producer in the Gilé reserve in Mozambique. AFD is funding a project there which aims to contribute to strengthening the cashew nut sector in order to allow a sustainable improve...
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Prescriptions for inclusion in construction/worksite ESMPS to strengthen Covid-19 health control
This document provides prescriptions to be integrated into the health and safety sections of environmental and social management plans and systems of projects financed by the French Agency for Develop...
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Food Systems in Africa
Rapid population growth, poorly planned urbanization, and evolving agricultural production and distribution practices are changing foodways in African cities and creating challenges: Africans are incr...
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2050 Facility
Low-carbon, resilient development, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, is inconceivable unless we design long-term trajectories for an economic, social, technological and institutional...
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Sahel - 2019 Activity Report
As a priority area for French development policy, the Sahel is faced with a diverse array of security, climate, economic, social and political challenges. The countries in the region (Burkina Faso, Ca...
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Burkina Faso: corporate citizens facing Covid-19
Like many countries, Burkina Faso is confronted with the Covid-19 pandemic. This health crisis has had a major impact on household income. In response, social support measures have been taken, such as...
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Transport and mobility - 2019 Activity Report
The mobility of people and goods is a prerequisite for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed, it plays a fundamental role in providing people with access to employment an...
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Zambia: Resource-rich but vulnerable to shocks
Zambia, located in the north of Southern Africa and home to fewer than 18 million people, has built its development model on the abundance of natural, mainly mineral, resources. The country ranks as A...
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India: Citizen-powered urban development
Under the Government of India's CITIIS program, AFD and the EU are supporting the city of Amaravati in its transformation into a bustling urban hub. Here's how the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Develo...
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India: Cleaner, greener public open spaces with CITIIS
Agartala Smart City Limited, together with support from AFD and the EU under the CITIIS program, is determined to bring the city's public spaces back to life. The Howrah Riverfront Development Project...
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Kiwa Initiative
The Pacific Ocean is a world heritage region that needs to be preserved with its outstanding land and marine biodiversity that affords priceless services to communities. Located in one of the world’s...
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Reporting Climate Bond AFD 2019
The climate is a key focus area for AFD Group’s work. In 2019, AFD continued working towards the objectives set by its new climate strategy (2017-2022), which reflects its aim to help implement the Pa...
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Côte d'Ivoire: When debt reduction creates jobs for women
In Côte d’Ivoire, AFD is supporting training and vocational integration for young women via programs to set up micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and develop income-generating activities, including in...
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