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AFD group - Results for 2023
In 2023, AFD Group exceeded its objectives, with its financing activity exceeding €13 billion. Moreover, the Group's two subsidiaries achieved historic results last year, with Proparco signing som...
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AFD group’s 2023 results: the essentials
In its second year as an expanded organization, AFD Group surpassed its targets for 2023, and committed €13.5 billion in new financing. The Group - with Proparco, its subsidiary dedicated to the priva...
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Activity Report 2023 - The Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism
The AFD Environmental and Social (E&S) Complaints Mechanism enables any individual, group of people or NGO affected by the environmental or social aspects of an AFD-financed project to file a complain...
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Support for Civil Society Organizations – 2023 Activity Report
The year 2023 was marked by a series of events and transformations that once again, underscored the need to take action at grassroots level to support communities. The proliferation of conflicts and t...
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Capitalization report - Supporting fact sheets for the 2050 Facility
To support thirty of the most carbon-emitting or vulnerable developing countries in their just-transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient development model, AFD created a dedicated grant tool in...
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The Republic of the Congo
AFD’s action in the Republic of the Congo follows a multisectoral approach focused on modernizing the country’s infrastructure, preserving biodiversity and enhancing its natural heritage, and strength...
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Syrian Children Displaced in Lebanon: Sarah Rediscovers her Childhood
Fleeing war, displaced Syrian families suffer from a range of psychological disorders. Particularly children. NGOs Insan Association and Terre des Hommes, supported by Agence Française de Développemen...
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Cuba
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A partnership with Blackrock to direct investment into greener finance in developing countries
The Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) was first announced on 22 January and aims to direct capital into climate-related projects in developing countries. The fund brings together BlackRock, the world...
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The NBA, AFD and a brand new BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE: Sports and Development
The day before the January 24 game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA and AFD held a press conference in Paris, marking the launch of a new league that will span the Africa...
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In Ghana, a School That Trains a New Generation of Women
In Akuse, in eastern Ghana, Legacy Girls College provides high-quality education at reduced tuition fees for its 400 students. This represents a rare opportunity in a country where many young girls l...
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Sports and Sustainable Development: AFD and Paris 2024
Sports and sustainable development – it’s a powerful combination taking flight in France and around the world. Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement and Tony Estangu...
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Aquaculture in Zanzibar: Providing Work and Protecting the Coastline
On the Zanzibar Archipelago, an ambitious pilot project aims to help coastal communities preserve natural resources while they make a living. Among them are aquaculture farmers specializing in seaweed...
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12 African Cities making the Digital Transition
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is supporting 12 African cities in their effort to make the transition to digital platforms. The municipalities’ aim is to collectively develop and share skills...
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AFD new 1bn euro 5-year climate bond
Monday February the 10th, the Agence Française de Developpement rated AA (S&P) / AA (Fitch), succefully issued a 1 billion euro Climate Bond maturing 25 March 2025. It is the biggest climate bond issu...
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In Bangladesh, Smart Grids Provide Over a Million People With Access to Electricity
François Lhomme is an expert in intelligent electrical networks (“smart grids”) and a project team leader in the Energy Division of Agence Française de Développement (AFD). Here he describes the merit...
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Laurent Klein: "Disaster Risks Preparedness and Management are Played out at the Local Government Level”
On the occasion of the launch of the first disaster preparedness and management tool for local government units (LGUs), Laurent Klein, Director of AFD's Manila agency, explains the challenges of local...
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“The FGEF Has Been Innovation for the Environment for 25 Years”: Stéphanie Bouziges-Eschmann
The French Global Environment Facility (FGEF) was launched after the first Earth Summit, in 1994. Since then, it has worked towards one singular goal: to create synergies between environmental preserv...
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Phnom Penh: Upgrading a major water treatment plant
Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, the Chamcar Morn water treatment plant plays a strategic role in supplying water to the city’s residents. After several months of work on its improvement and expans...
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Enda: Microcredits for the Economic Inclusion of Women in Tunisia
A forerunner of microfinance in Tunisia, the NGO Enda has demonstrated for almost 30 years that microcredits are a powerful tool for poverty reduction and economic development. Promoting female entrep...
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