European Networks

European Networks

AFD is a member of several European networks in order to participate in debates that allow European construction to make headway in terms of development assistance. For example, we finance the Friends of Europe think tank, which organizes debates on topics situated between policy and operational issues, and publishes the magazine, Europe’s World. AFD, together with KfW, initiated the creation of the Practitioners’ Network with the aim of building a range of instruments for European development finance. This informal platform provides a forum for debate with other European actors of development on the more technical issues that we have in common. Finally, AFD is a member of Train4Dev, which aims to promote aid effectiveness for poverty reduction thanks to enhanced cooperation among donors in the field of skill building and training.

  • Practitioners' Network for European Development Cooperation

    AFD played a key role in the creation of the Practitioners' Network for European Development Cooperation, which aims to enhance coordination and harmonization among European donors. One of the work areas of this network is devoted to the implementation of the European Code of Conduct on the Division of Labour and is led by AFD. 

    Practitioners’ network

  • This European think tank set up the Development Policy Forum which gathers several European and international organizations involved in development aid. The aim is to discuss and have exchanges on European development policies. It also publishes the magazine Europe’s World and its French translation, Vu d'Europe, thanks to AFD financing.

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  • Train4Dev

    Training for Development (Train4Dev) is a network of bilateral and multilateral donors (agencies, ministries) with over 25 members. Its main aim is to organize joint training sessions on topics relating to development aid. Its priorities are based on the 2005 Paris Declaration and the 2008 Accra Agenda on Aid Effectiveness.

    Find out more on the CEFEB website

  • ECDPM

    ECDPM is an independent foundation under Dutch law, which began its activities in 1986. Its main aim is to contribute to building an effective partnership between the European Union and Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific (ACP), particularly in terms of development cooperation. ECDPM wishes to facilitate political dialogue, improve our understanding of processes and institutions and build capacities.  

    ECDPM website

  • EDFI – Development finance institutions’ network

    The EDFI network gathers 16 European Development Finance Institutions and provides a platform for dialogue and for the implementation of joint actions, particularly in the form of cofinancing for the private sector. It operates on the basis of a mutual recognition of operating methods. Procedures and working methods that lead to the drafting of a report presented by one of the members are not called into question by the other members. Common standards have, in particular, been defined for the assessment of environmental and social aspects, as well as for the fight against money laundering.

    EDFI website

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