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Smart city: Digital Technology to Improve Urban Quality of Life

Agence Française de Développement (AFD) supports the digital transition of its partners. In urban areas, new technologies can improve the quality of services, from mobility and public lighting to cris...

The Metis Fund: Allying Art and Development

Created in 2021, the Metis Fund supports local artists getting involved in development projects in countries where AFD operates. From countries as diverse as Peru, Haiti, and Burkina Faso, local artis...

Public-Private Partnerships Drive Sustainable Development in Brazil's South-East

From greenhouse gas reduction, biodiversity and climate change adaptation to urban mobility, sanitation, gender equality and the private sector, Agence Française de Développement supports ambitious in...

How to Build a Sustainable Vietnam By 2101?

On its 80th anniversary, Agence Française de Développement organized a conference on solutions for building a sustainable Vietnam by 2101, bringing together members of civil society, the private secto...

Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of AFD: “The Next 80 Years Will Be Decisive”

To mark a landmark anniversary for Agence Française de Développement, its Chief Executive Officer takes a look back at the fundamental elements that have shaped AFD, and contemplates the future of dev...

Women Entrepreneurs in Africa Take on the Digital Industry

In the series “Shared Innovation,” AFD highlights innovative programs encouraged, created, or developed in our partner countries. Matina Razafimahefa from Madagascar and Nelly Chatue-Diop from Came...

Training in Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries

It was all finalized during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to South Africa. AFD, Senghor University and the Trace platform signed a protocol of intent to train stakeholders in Africa’s cultu...

Colombia: First Loan in Local Currency to Support Responsible Development

Agence Française de Développement and the Municipality of Barranquilla have signed a loan agreement amounting to €120 million, paid in the local currency. A first for AFD in Latin America.

PASAS: A Platform for Analysis of the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin

The PASAS platform supports contextual analysis and thematic research for a better understanding and improved monitoring of the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin.

Loan Agreement Signed with China for the climate

An AFD loan of €27 M to the Chinese Ministry of finances was signed to finance a biomass cogeneration project - generating two forms of energy in the same power plant - in the county of Pianguan in Sh...

France’s Anti-corruption Strategy - Integral to its Global Activities

The United Nations General Assembly is meeting in a special session on corruption, on June 2 to 4, 2021, in New York. During the session, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs presented F...

Climate Finance of projects financed by AFD: The First Training Sessions in China

Blue Action Fund: A Major Player in the Protection of Marine Biodiversity

Over just five years, the Blue Action Fund, established by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and supported by AFD Group, has helped to create and consolidate more th...

AFD Group's Partnerships Around the World

Partnerships account for a large portion of AFD’s operations. Whether they take the form of delegations, direct funding or co-financing, partnerships are fundamental to the Group’s activity. Below is...

Indonesia: On Course for Sustainable Ocean Management

The visit to Indonesia by the French Minister of the Sea, Annick Girardin, has highlighted not only the progress of projects financed by AFD, but also the importance of promoting sustainable managemen...

Franco-Turkish Forest Protection: a Photo Exhibition

A photo exhibition shows the ten-year cooperation between Turkish and French actors for sustainable forest management.

European Union and AFD Group: the Pact for a Sustainable Future

During the European Development Days (EDD) on June 15 and 16, 2021, AFD Group and the European Union reflected on the nature of development activities and their impact on the fight against climate cha...

Clarification From Agence Francaise de Developpement in Lebanon

Erroneous information is circulating on social networks and in the country concerning the embezzlement of AFD funds and the theft of 20 million euros by the advisers of the Lebanese Ministry of Energy...

Bolivia: Supporting Policies for better Water Management

AFD is providing support to the Bolivian authorities for the deployment of a vast water resources management plan, via its Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers.

[Feature Report] Forests: As vital as they are vulnerable

Whether as vast sources of biodiversity, carbon sinks, or as food sources, forests are vital for life on Earth. But they’re under constant threat by human activities and climate change. In this featur...