
Philippines


- Supporting the low-carbon development of the country
- Increasing the resilience of people and ecosystems
- Supporting civil society organizations
Supporting the low-carbon development of the country
Increasing the resilience of people and ecosystems
Supporting civil society organizations
An archipelago with more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has a population of about 113 million people. It is the second most populous country in Southeast Asia and also has one of the most dynamic economies in the region, with annual growth in excess of 6% over the last decade.
But wealth is unevenly distributed and poverty still affects a large part of the population. This situation is exacerbated by a high exposure to natural disasters, as reminded by the typhoons Haiyan and Odette which devastated the Philippines in 2013 and 2021. The country is therefore one of the most vulnerable to climate change.
To address these challenges, AFD assists the Government with its reform programs for disaster management and prevention and with the achievement of its climate objectives. It promotes the development of sustainable urban infrastructure, as well as rural and agricultural infrastructure to contribute to food security. It supports energy efficiency initiatives, the circular economy and biodiversity protection.
To enhance the effectiveness of its action, it has established partnerships with the Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Since 2009, AFD has committed more than €1 billion in the country through loans.
The AFD Philippines office is attached to the Southeast Asia regional office.