Press releases
French ambassador to nigeria, he ms. emmanuelle blatmann visits afd-supported urban water project in kano
In the presence of the New Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, Engr. Garba Ahmed Bichi and the Country Director of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Nigeria, Mr Xavier Muron, The Fre...
AFD Strengthens Collaborative Partnerships with UNESCAP, GCNT, and TICA for Sustainable Development in Thailan...
AFD's Director for The Balkans, Middle-East and Asia, Cyrille Bellier, participated in a series of high-level meetings and collaborations aimed at fostering sustainable development in Thailand. These...
Consultation meeting held in Tbilisi between AFD and the Government of Georgia– Priority set on Agricultural a...
Third annual consultation meeting between the Government of Georgia and AFD took place in Tbilisi on June 14 to discuss the implementation of ongoing development projects. Eka Guntsadze, Deputy Minist...
Team Europe: A New Joint Initiative to Support the Management of Palestinian Water Resources
On the occasion of Europe Day 2023, the Consul General of France, the European Union Representative, and Representatives of Germany, Netherland, Spain, and Austria met the Palestinian Prime Minister M...
Pakistan: France Provides €180 Million Soft Loan for the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Proje...
Dr. Kazim Naiz, Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD), H.E. Mr Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France, and Mr. Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director of AFD, signed the Credit Facility Agreement of...
France, through AFD, joins hands with CARE France, Eagate, and the EiTEX to develop the production and distrib...
Addis Ababa, June 9, 2023 - CARE France, represented by M. Alexandre Morel, Co-General Director, and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), led by Ms. Valerie TEHIO, Country Director, came toget...
Thirteen Beneficiaries Selected to Participate in Phase 2 of Sports Academies Program
Thirteen new beneficiaries will join the Inclusive Sports Academies program. The program was launched in November 2022 and is financed by Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
Germany and France Support Albania’s Energy Sector Reforms with EUR 100 Million Loan
Albania is undergoing a major transformation of its energy sector, aiming to create a more liberalized, transparent, and fair market that benefits consumers and businesses. The reform also helps Alban...
French Development Agency and UN-Habitat seek to advance affordable and sustainable housing
The French Development Agency (AFD) and UNHabitat held a working session on the sidelines of the second United Nations Habitat Assembly, which opened in Nairobi, Kenya. It aimed to foster exchange bet...
The ECOWAS Commission and AFD sign two new financing agreements in support of the regional agricultural policy...
In the presence of the ambassador of France to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, two financing agreements totaling 20 million euros were signed by Dr. Omar Alieu Touray the President of the...
AFD Issues New EUR 2 Billion 10-Year Bond Maturing in May 2033
On Tuesday 23 May 2023, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA (S&P)/AA- (Fitch) successfully launched a new EUR 2 billion 10-year bond issue due 25 May 2033.
The Kiwa Initiative Launches New Projects and Receives Additional Contributions from its Donors to Strenghten ...
In the margins of the Kiwa Initiative Steering Committee meeting, the Kiwa Initiative awarded grants to two additional regional projects and announced the selection of four local projects in Pacific I...
First visit ever of AFD's CEO in Uzbekistan
Rémy Rioux, CEO of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and President of International Development Finance Club (IDFC) visited Uzbekistan on May 17th and 18th. An opportunity to participate in EBRD...
EU and AFD support the green transition in Uzbekistan
The European Union (EU), the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed an Agreement on May 17th, in Samarkand, aiming at supporting and financing...
AFD mobilizes to strengthen Indonesia’s resilience to natural disasters through a 150 million euros public pol...
The Government of Indonesia and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed a Credit Facility Agreement for the third phase of the Disaster Resilience Enhancement And Management program (DREAM)...
Mozambican Electricity Company EDM Signs Contract With EDF to Reduce Non-technical Losses
Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) has signed a service contract with the EDF group for the implementation of a plan to reduce non-technical losses on its distribution network.
AFD Issues its First Ever Turkish Lira (TRY) Denominated Bond
On March 31, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) priced its first ever Turkish lira (TRY) denominated bond. After a first issuance in Dominican Peso (DOP) last year, this new transaction confi...
400M€ to support Cambodia in 2023-2024, an unprecedented amount of commitments for AFD in the country
Cambodia, represented by H.E. Mr. Vongsey Vissoth, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and his delegation were welcom...
France Supports Effective Air Quality Monitoring and Reporting in Sri Lanka
The Minister of Environment of the Government of Sri Lanka, Hon. Naseer AHAMED, the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E Jean-François PACTET and Agence Française de Développement Country Director...
AFD’s Activities in the Water Sector in Nigeria
Access to drinking water is an important factor in socio-economic development and in the reduction of inequalities. Despite its economic weight, Nigeria has some of the worst performances in water ser...
