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Local authorities in foreign countries and local public actors
AFD Group is devoting an increasing share of its activity to directly financing foreign local authorities.
Partnerships between local authorities to exchange and enrich public policy are a key lever for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is why we offer several mechanisms to support local public actors in strengthening their capacities and developing transformative projects—primarily through decentralized cooperation with French local authorities.
Discover our offer for foreign local authorities and public-sector actors
Sovereign loans
For governments and public entities backed by State guarantees.
© Ricardo Mueses
Fixed-rate option
Designed for States and State-guaranteed public entities, our fixed-rate loan option secures debt service amounts.
© Bhoomi Gondalia / AFD
AdaptAction
The AdaptAction program finances technical assistance and capacity-building activities in countries that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
© AFD / Denis Lacour
Public-private partnership (PPP)
A PPP is a tool that allows a public entity to delegate the construction of infrastructure or the management of a service to a private company.
© Zuleika de Souza / AFD
Cities and Climate in Africa (CICLIA)
Cities and Climate in Africa (CICLIA) supports African cities in the preparation of low-carbon and resilient urban projects. More specifically, CICLIA funds studies and technical assistance to help African local authorities tackle climate change.
