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A significant part of the activity of the AFD in Thailand is done in partnership with the local banks. The AFD negotiates with the bank the conditions for the use of the credit line and especially the criteria of selection of the final recipients.

Strong demand for second thai bath bonds from diverse investor base

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD or French Development Agency) announced the successful completion of its second Thai Baht Bond issuance to investors in Thailand. HSBC has been entrusted to act as the Sole Bookrunner and Sole Lead Manager of this transaction. <more>

Bangkok Metropolitan Administation Mitigation Plan support

BMA has recently adopted a Climate Change mitigation plan to limit its environmental impact (Bangkok is the third greatest GHG emitting large cities) and to make its way to a sustainable urban development. AFD is to support this step by providing a technical assistance thanks to workshops organisation and experts’ advice.

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Energy Efficiency in Residential Sector

In order to promote higher energy efficiency standards (envelop design, use of superior performance materials and equipment) in the residential sector, AFD and Government Housing Bank (GHB) signed a MoU on September 4^th 2008 so that AFD will provide low interest rate loan to GHB to on-lend to home owners and apartment developers to help subsidize the higher upfront cost incurred (5% add. cost for 30% EE gains).

Strengthening of MPAs Network

This programs aims at strengthening the MPAs (Marine Protected Area) network in the Andaman Sea, and securing durable conservation, reducing the impacts of Tourism and developing best environmental practices from private operators. It will be financed, on the French part by 2 different sources: a credit loan (AFD) and a grant of 1 million EUR (FFEM) supported with co-donors.

Sustainable Marine Shrimp farming

Purposing to promote sustainable marine shrimp farming to preserve the mangroves biodiversity through appropriate agricultural practices, AFD would provide low interest rate loan to a financial partner to on-lend to marine shrimp farmers whereby AFD’s subsidy will help cover the higher cost incurred, with an aim to achieve an eco-certification.

Sustainable solid waste management

In order to assist the local governments in their financial and technical capacity to develop and manage sustainable waste management projects (including methane emission reduction), AFD would provide technical assistance and low interest rate loan to selected local governments to assist them in financing and implementing their solid waste management projects.