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Mainland France local authorities
AFD assists regional and local authorities in mainland France with their international activities in providing a more comprehensive response to requests from counterparts in the Global South.
Partnerships between local authorities to compare and enrich their public policies are a key lever for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). AFD’s strategy to support the international action of local authorities is built around a core mission: to help achieve the SDGs by working with actors who have on-the-ground experience, while also supporting their external engagement as a means of promoting France’s global presence. This strategy is structured around three pillars: strengthening strategic dialogue with local authorities; promoting a territorial approach in development projects; and financing local initiatives.
Find out about our offer for regional and local authorities in mainland France
FICOL
The French Local Authorities Financing Facility (FICOL) finances development projects that are identified and implemented through international partnerships with local authorities in foreign countries.
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