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What role for social policies in the framework of the just transition in South Africa?
This paper explores the extent to which social policies in South Africa might serve as mechanisms to enhance the transition to a low carbon economy and contribute to mitigating some of the negative im...
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Public development banks in the water sector
This report presents an assessment of public development banks (PDBs)’ involvement in the water sector in Latin America. On the basis of a review of 8 case studies of national, regional and bilateral...
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To measure the state of the planet with Oskar Lecuyer
Stakeholders responsible for implementing public policies for development and environmental protection need to measure the state of the environment, as they need to monitor it in order to assess the e...
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AFD Group and Europe in the Atlantic Ocean
AFD Group and the European Union (EU) have been working together since 2008 to strengthen the impact of their financing and the effectiveness of development assistance. The EU is a privileged partner...
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The future for the Mekong Delta with Marie-Noëlle Woillez
Marie-Noëlle Woillez holds a Ph.D. in Climate Modeling and conducts research on the impacts of climate change in AFD’s countries of operation. During this interview, Marie-Noëlle Woillez evokes the f...
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Rendemic uncertainties in developing countries: Issues arising from an increased interdependence between banks...
An increased recourse to financing from the domestic banking sector has proved to be an important source of resilience for many developing countries in their efforts to face expenditures generated by...
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Methodological Guide: Integrating Informal Actors into Waste Management Projects in Emerging Countries
Whether we call them chiffonniers, cartoneros, pepanadores, zabbalin or ragpickers, historically and in most societies, the poorest have handled the management of household waste, in particular the wa...
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Pakistan: making sustainable, accessible public transport a reality in Peshawar
In Peshawar, Pakistan, tens of thousands of commuters travel across the city every day - students, traders, workers, as well as international passengers. Not too long ago, old buses, mi...
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Just transition in Southeast Asia: Exploring the links between social protection and environmental policies
The link between social protection and the environment is expected to become a growing policy intervention area in Southeast Asia. Based on a systematic review of the academic and institutional litera...
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FOCUS | Solid waste management
Mankind generates more than two billion tons of municipal solid waste every year; at least one third of this is not properly treated. This waste has a direct impact on health, climate, biodiversity an...
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Turkey: a new state hospital in Hatay
Built with the financing of the EU under the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRiT), and implemented by AFD under a delegation of funds, the construction and equipment of the new hospital was led by t...
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Social Contracts for Development
Sub-Saharan Africa has achieved significant gains in reducing the levels of extreme poverty in recent decades, yet the region continues to experience challenges across the development indicators, incl...
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Caribbean region: Graphic narrative for mobilizing people against the spread of sargassum
In the Caribbean arc, the objective of this "Metis" project, through the comic strip, is to mobilize against the spread of Sargassum (brown algae) by raising awareness of the environmental and socio-e...
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Burkina Faso : Dance for strengthening social cohesion in areas undergoing urban develoment
In Burkina Faso, the "Metis" project, through dance, aims to strengthen social ties in a context of urban development through work on self-esteem, by fostering resilience and inclusion and by providi...
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Peru: art to conserve the forest and the way of life
In Peru, the "Metis" project, through arts help to conserve forests, ecosystems, and ways of life through artistic dialogue. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fun...
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Indonesia: comic strip and raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans
In Indonesia, the "Metis" project, through the comic strip, aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis...
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Nigeria: visual arts to help prevent children from dropping out of school
In Nigeria, the "Metis" project, through visual arts help to prevent students from dropping out of school. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fund promotes better...
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Mexico: painting and conservation of biodiversity
In Mexico, the "Metis" project, through the painting promote the protection of biodiversity. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fund promotes better integration...
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India: art works and raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans
In India, the "Metis" project, through the visual arts, aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fun...
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Mauritius: music to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans
In Mauritius, the "Metis" project, through the music, aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fund...
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Haïti : Theater for coping with violence and insecurity
In Haiti, the "Metis" project through theater aims to deal with insecurity and instability. Launched in 2021 by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Metis fund promotes better integration of...
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