Population
: 9 million
Life expectancy
: 54 years
Literacy rate
: 34.7
%
GDP per capita
: $ 600
AFD operates in more than 70 countries worldwide.
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A range of financing tools for development that meets the needs of developing countries.
using very favourable terms compared to the normal market thanks to its AAA credit rating.
AFD grants go to projects being carried out in the least developed countries.
to banks providing loans to SMEs, thus limiting their risks.
C2Ds refinance existing ODA debt through direct grants to the debtor country.
AFD’s subsidiary, Proparco, has a specialized team working to invest capital in businesses.
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