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Passing Traditional Knowledge from Mother to Child, to Protect the Environment

Tag Agriculture and Rural Development Biodiversity Climate Gender Equality Health and Social Protection Three Oceans French Guiana Reunion Mayotte French Polynesia
De la mère à la terre
Traditional knowledge passed on from mother to daughter can help future generations tackle the consequences of global warming, but such knowledge is in danger of being lost. On International Women's Day, we look at the project “De la Mère à la Terre” (from Mother to Earth), which highlights the work these women are doing to protect the environment, and the obstacles in their way.
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Suriname: Improving Waste Treatment for a Cleaner Environment and Better Human Health

Tag Infrastructure Health and Social Protection Sustainable Cities Latin America Three Oceans French Guiana Suriname
Déchets Suriname
Open rubbish dumps, rapidly expanding landfills and the open-air burning of waste are damaging both the environment and human health in Suriname. Lacking infrastructure and robust regulation, the small country on the northeastern coast of South America is struggling to cope with a rising amount of waste. That's why AFD and the Inter-American Development Bank are backing studies to pave the way to an integrated solid waste management system. We speak to experts at both banks to find out more.
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Agro-Industry in French Guyana

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Agriculture and Rural Development
Latin America
Three Oceans
French Guiana
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In French Guiana, local industry struggles to meet the needs of the agricultural and agro-industrial sector, due to the small size of farms and a continuing lack of processing tools. The result: a sector highly dependent on imports. But the local economic fabric has enjoyed a boost—as well as job prospects for young workers —since the creation of the Yana Wassaï factory, which processes plants endemic to Amazonia, including acai, known locally as “wassaï”.
Interview

Microfinance: a Boon for Entrepreneurs Excluded from Conventional Banking

Tag Financial Systems Fighting Inequalities Social and Inclusive Business Three Oceans Guadeloupe French Guiana Martinique
Microfinance Antilles
Small businesses and entrepreneurs with few resources can find it extremely difficult to obtain loans and get off the ground. Microfinance however, can be a source of invaluable support. AFD Group has just granted a €34-million loan to the Association for the Right to Economic Initiatives (ADIE) for its overseas microcredit program. We speak to two experts in microfinance to find out how it can help small entrepreneurs and the communities they serve.
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