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2007 News archive
December 2007
Paris Conference of the donors for the Palestinian Territories
L'Afrique face à ses défis démographiques : un avenir incertain
Existe-t-il une exception africaine en matière démographique? Quelles seront les implications de l’importante croissance démographique africaine à venir ? Cet ouvrage issu d'une collaboration avec le Centre Population et Développement (CEPED) permet de répondre à ces interrogations et de replacer les enjeux démographiques au cœur des préoccupations des acteurs du développement. <En savoir plus>
AFD/EUDN 2007 - Does Culture Matter for Development?
November 2007
International money transfers: fee comparative platform now online
A new website makes it possible for migrants who send funds to their countries of origin to compare international money transfer fees and methods. It aims to increase transparency and support migrant efforts in terms of codevelopment. <Access to the site : www.envoidargent.fr> <Read the press release>
AFD / Ifop barometer
France’s role and action in terms of development aid matter to the French and they want to be more involved. Humanitarian aid in Africa remains a priority, but environmental issues also emerge as a condition for aid to South countries. <Next>
October 2007
Conférence AFD / Green Cross : synthèse des débats
« Peut-on encore sauver la planète ? » La communauté internationale face aux défis écologiques : A l’occasion de la venue en France de Mikhaïl Gorbatchev, l’Agence Française de Développement et Green Cross France ont organisé une conférence sur ce thème le 26 octobre 2007 à Sciences Po. <Retrouvez la synthèse des débats>
Pakistan, 2 ans près le séisme
Le 8 octobre 2007, deux ans après le séisme, l’AFD a réuni ses partenaires et la presse autour d’une conférence-débat sur le thème de l’intervention en situation post-catastrophe naturelle. La situation sur le terrain lors du séisme a été illustrée par des photos réalisées par l’ONG Internews. < En savoir plus >
'Ideas for Development' Blog
Ideas for Development, an international Blog designed to stimulate debate on economic development issues was launch by seven prominent personalities. This blog provides web users with a new forum to share information, viewpoints and visions for the future, with the common goal of advancing the cause of development. <Directly access to the Blog> <Find out more>
AFD/EUDN 2007 - Culture et développement : la culture fait-elle la différence ?
La 5e édition de la conférence organisée par l’AFD et le réseau EUDN se tiendra cette année le 5 décembre 2007 à la maison de la Chimie et traitera des relations entre culture et développement. Elle sera l’occasion d’un dialogue inédit entre économistes et représentants d’autres sciences sociales, opérateurs du développement et pays du Sud. <Informations et inscription>
Regards sur la Terre 2008 - Conférence / débat le 10 octobre
Développement et protection de la nature sont-ils compatibles? Comment et avec quels acteurs préserver la biodiversité . Les pays émergents sont-ils une nouvelle menace pour la biodiversité? Le deuxième opus de Regards sur la terre, ouvrage collectif dirigé par Pierre Jacquet et Laurence Tubiana, consacre cette année un dossier au thème « Biodiversité, nature et développement ». L’ouvrage sera présenté en avant-première le 10 octobre 2007 à 19h à Sciences-Po Paris. <Informations et inscription>
Septembre 2007
Baromètre AFD / Ifop
Attachés au rôle et à l’action de la France en matière d’aide au développement, les Français souhaitent s’investir plus. Si l’aide humanitaire en Afrique reste une priorité, les questions environnementales émergent comme une condition de l’aide aux pays du Sud. <Lire la suite>
Country Focus : South Africa
South Africa’s economy, like the racial segregation system which divided the country until 1994, is split in two. Part of the economy is developed making it the first economic power on the African continent. <Country Focus in detail>
Opening of Guyana portal
Agence Française de Développement now has a new geographical portal for Guyana where you will find information on the AFD agency's strategies and activities.
Opening of Indonesia, East Jerusalem portals
Agence Française de Développement now has two new geographical portals for Indonesia and East Jerusalem where you will find information on the two AFD agencies' strategies and activities.
Café littéraire septembre 2007
Café littéraire « Et si on inversait les pôles ?...quand notre Europe se réveillera » (Aubin Editeur 2006), présidé par
Hervé Gaymard , avec André Danzin, Jean-Loup Feltz et Jacques Masurel, 20 septembre à 17h au siège de l’AFD.
<Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire>
July 2007
Sur le terrain : Bassin du Congo - gestion durable des forêts
The Congo Basin forests, covering some 220 million hectares, house Africa’s greatest biodiversity and are an important source of income for populations. AFD finances sustainable development plans in four countries in the region. <The project in detail>
Project Focus : Cambodge - Appui à la réhabilitation des polders de Prey Nup
La question agraire est un sujet sensible au Cambodge. L’AFD s’est engagée depuis 1997 dans un appui à long terme à la réhabilitation des polders de Prey Nup. L’approche innovante qu’elle a soutenue fait de ce projet l’une de ses plus grandes réussites. <Projet Details>
Opening of Cambodia, Gabon, Morocco and Tunisia portals
Agence Française de Développement now has four new geographical portals for Cambodia , Gabon , Morocco and Tunisia where you will find information on the four AFD agencies' strategies and activities.
Juin 2007
Jean Michel Severino co-chairs Euromed 2007 conference
Jean Michel Severino, AFD’s CEO, co-chaired the Euromed Investment Conference (EIC) on 27 June in La Baule. The conference, on the topic “becoming more attractive together”, gathered many economic and political leaders from countries around the Mediterranean. <Next>
Project Focus : Mozambique - National park of Quirimbas
This programme provides a response to poverty reduction and preservation of biodiversity by local populations. It is in line with the National Action Plan for Absolute Poverty Reduction. <Projet Details>
Solving the water equation: an Op-Ed by Jean-Michel Severino and Mikhaïl Gorbachev
Following the publication of an IPCC report on the impacts of climate change, this piece explains that water conflicts are likely to increase worldwide. The authors argue that ‘water wars’ are no necessity. Concrete solutions contribute to preventing them. Waiting is not part of the solution. <Read the Op-Ed>
Annual Report 2006
In 2006 AFD considerably scaled up its contribution to financing development in line with orientations defined by the State. Its commitments rose by 22% compared with 2005. AFD pursued its modernization to ensure more effective aid delivery. <Next>
Conférence AFD/CEROM : Economies d’Outre Mer, s’ouvrir pour soutenir la croissance ?
5 Juin, International Day of Environment
Global public good, the environment is also a growth motor of economie in the countries of the south. In 2006, our actions allowed saving 1,7 millions of tons of CO2 and to preserve the biodiversity on 3,9 millions of hectares of natural areas. <Next>
Literary Coffee with David Sadoulet
"The cooperation for the development in France, 1997 - 2004: reforms and modernization of the country". Literary Coffee with David Sadoulet, June 19 from 16h30 to 18H at AFD. <Information and registration>
May 2007
Week of Microcredit
AFD supports institutions of microfinance in many countries such as Morocco, Madagascar and Mozambique. In 2006, our financing has reached 1,54 million persons. <
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AFD Tenders online
Projects financed or cofinanced by AFD : consult for free a list of our tenders published in partnership with DGMarket. < the site >
The first board of directors of AFD grants 122,5 million euros
The board of directors of AFD met May 24, granted 27,1 million euros to the French overseas and 95,4 million euros to the foreign states. <Next>
Cadre d'Intervention Sectoriel Eau 2007-2009
L’eau est un thème emblématique du développement durable et équitable. Le cadre d'intervention sectoriel eau (2007-2009), a pour objet d’en expliciter le contexte économique et technique, ainsi que la mise en oeuvre dans les stratégies opérationnelles de l'AFD. <Aller à notre Portail Eau>
Literary Coffee with Jean-Marc Jancovici
AFD organised a Literary Cafe the May 15 from 17h to 18h30. On this occasion, Jean-Marc JANCOVICI would present his two books "Le plein, s'il vous plait, la solution au problème de l'énergie" (Seuil, 2006) et "L'Effet de serre : Allons-nous changer le climat ?" (Flammarion, 2004). <More information>
The public aid for development, its future and its issues - Conference of the general director of AFD
General director of AFD from 2001, Jean-Michel Severino will be at Sciences-Po the May 25th in order to share with the students his vision about the future and the issues of the public aid for development. <More information>
Projection fo film "The dream of Sao Paulo" and the debate with the directors
The projection of film "The dream of" will take place the May 3 from16h30 to 18h at AFD and will be followed by a debate with the directors Jean-Pierre Duret et Andréa Santana.
< More information and registration >
Avril 2007
Inauguration of new location of AFD at Lay Louis
At the occasion of his movement to Maurice, Mrs Girardin, delegated Minister to the Cooperation, to the Fancophonie and to the Development inaugurated on April 2nd 2007 the new locations of AFD to Lay Louis (Maurice) in company of Dr Navinchandra Rangoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Maurice. <Next> ///
Maryse Condé, winner of the 2007 Prix Tropiques presents her book
Maryse CONDE, winner of AFD’s 2007 Prix Tropiques award for her book « Victoire, les saveurs et les mots » published by Mercure de France will host a literary café on 17 April 2007 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at AFD
<Registration and information>
Microfinance Conference with Pierre Daubert and Michel Rocard
AFD is organizing a conference with Pierre Daubert and Michel Rocard on 5 April 2007 at 5.30 p.m. to mark the publication of Pierre Daubert’s book “Une aventure en microfinance – Amret au Cambodge”.
<Information and registration>
March 2007
Fragile States Conference - CERI Program for Peace and Human Security (CPHS)
The CERI Program for Peace and Human Security (CPHS) is pleased to invite you to the conference: Are “Fragile states” a threat to national security? on 27 March from 2.30-6.30 p.m. at 56 rue Jacob, 75006 Paris. No reservation required. Limited number of places available. Next
Rencontre AFD - Coordination SUD du 5 mars 2007
Jean-Michel Severino, Directeur General de l'AFD, a réuni les membres du Conseil d'Administration de Coordination SUD le 5 mars 2007 pour leur dévoiler la nouvelle stratégie ONG de l'Agence dans le cadre de son second Projet d'Orientation Stratégique (2007 - 2011).
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“Governance, democracy and public opinion in Africa” Conference
To mark the publication of number 220 of the Afrique contemporaine review, AFD and IRD (Institut de recherche pour le développement) are organizing a seminar/debate on “Governance, democracy and public opinion in Africa” on 7 March 2007. <Information and registration>
9 March: Water Solidarity Symposium at the Palais du Luxembourg
Local authorities and public establishments in charge of water services can devote up to 1% of their revenue to decentralized cooperation actions to promote access to drinking water. This symposium aims to communicate on this possibility
<Go to Symposium site>
February 2007
Afrique Avenir Forum
On 12 February 2007 at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie 60 African personalities shared their experience and highlighted the other dynamic, vibrant and creative side of Africa =
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January 2007
World Social Forum Nairobi 2007
During the 7th World Social Forum in Nairobi, 40 French and European members of parliament visited the Kenyan NGO Green Belt Movement’s reforestation project, financed by the AFD, in the Aberdares. Next
AFD in Overseas France – Newsletter n°1 January 2007
Agence française de Développement has considerably changed its approach to projects and economies in Overseas France. The scope is now much broader than subsidized or non-subsidized funding operations for local authorities or financial tools for small and very small enterprises through intermediary banks. <Next>
Expost: Evaluation and Capitalization Division synthesis note
The Expost synthesis note presents lessons-learned from evaluation and capitalization on a specific topic or intervention. It seeks to develop and disseminate this research [...]
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Best Wishes for 2007 !
The Agence Française de Développement wishes you a very happy and successful year ! < Our Wishes >
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