French Agency Funds Coastal Erosion Prevention in Da Nang
What happened
The Hoi An coastal erosion prevention and sustainable protection project, valued at VND982 billion ($38 million), launched in March 2025. It was financed through loans from the French Development Agency and domestic funding. The project covers 3.4 kilometers of coastline and includes seven offshore breakwaters and six groynes designed to stabilize the beach.
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Why it matters
The initiative addresses severe coastal erosion that had damaged tourism infrastructure and threatened local livelihoods in Da Nang. The construction of offshore barriers and groynes aims to dissipate wave energy and stabilize the coastline.
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Who's involved
- French Development AgencyProvided loans and financing for the coastal protection project.
- Da NangThe location where the coastal erosion prevention project is being implemented.
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The entities involved
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French Development Agency
international-development financial agency of the French Government
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Da Nang
city of Vietnam
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