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Ukraine – 4 flagship projects supporting civil society
Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression, Ukrainian civil society organizations have played a central role in strengthening the country’s resilience. Working in close proximity to local commu...
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In Moldova, renovating public buildings to accelerate the energy transition
In the Republic of Moldova, the INSPIREE project supports the country’s energy transition by improving the energy efficiency of public buildings. Implemented as part of the cooperation between AFD and...
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Handbook on Inequality Measurement for Country Studies - Updated version
Writing a country level study on inequality can be an intimidating task for researchers. How does one begin to conceptualize such a study? What needs to be included? What sorts of analyses are require...
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Ukraine: Macroeconomics of War
The economic transition policies that followed the dismantling of th USSR led, due to a lack of gradualism, to a deep deterioration in Ukraine’s institutional balances, which weighed heavily, and cont...
Africa Forward Summit: Event Recap
Organized in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May 2026, the Africa Forward Summit brought together political, economic and civil society.
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AFD and the Three Oceans
In the Three Oceans, AFD focuses its operations on economic and social development, and on tackling common challenges such as climate change and inequalities. To provide a holistic response to cros...
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Mobilizing strong sustainability indicators to achieve global durability goals
While the GBF and the SDGs pursue a vision of maintaining natural capital at a level that allows for sustainable socio- economic development, their monitoring systems do not use strong sustainability...
What next for investment in African cultural and creative industries?
As support for African CCIs gathers momentum, it is opportune to take stock of where we stand today and to look ahead at the opportunities and challenges before us, ensuring that African CCIs can acce...
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Pacific ocean : flagship project to face climate change
In the Pacific, climate action is urgently needed. We must move faster: building on local ecosystems and knowledge, developing low-carbon solutions, strengthening risk management and sustainably prese...
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Powering South Africa's Just Energy Transition
For decades, coal has powered South Africa’s economy, industries, and cities. Today, the system faces major challenges: aging plants, frequent power cuts, and rising social and economic needs. As Afri...
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AFD supports Armenia on its path towards more sustainable and resilient development
How can development finance address climate, social and institutional challenges at once?
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AFD Group and the Republic of Moldova
At the eastern border of the European Union (EU), Moldova is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an ambitious agenda of economic and institutional reforms with a view to its accession to t...
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AFD Group and Ukraine
As Ukraine simultaneously manages the consequences of an ongoing war and pursues an ambitious reform agenda on the path to EU membership, AFD Group — through AFD, Proparco and Expertise France — stand...
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Eastern Africa - 10 Flagship Projects in the Energy Sector
A committed partner in Eastern Africa for nearly 40 years, AFD Group supports countries across the region in developing sustainable energy systems. Over the past two decades, AFD Group has invested mo...
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AFD Group in the Enlargement region and Eastern Neighbourhood: taking on the challenge of European convergence
AFD Group supports the Eastern Neighbourhood countries in their pathway to join the European Union (EU), whether they be candidates for membership or countries engaged in a process of convergence towa...
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Cultural and creative industries: Activity report 2025
The year 2025 confirms the role of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) as a cross-cutting issue for sustainable development. AFD Group is expanding its commitment to the sector by mobilizing vario...
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Sport and development: Activity report 2025
In 2025, sports confirmed its role as a lever for social cohesion, equality, and inclusion. With more than €80 M in new commitments and an active portfolio surpassing €350 M, AFD Group supports public...
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Africa at the heart of global dynamics
Demographics. Growth. Climate. Resources. Innovation. Africa is at the heart of major global dynamics
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AIIPI 2026: AI Investment for All – A Multidimensional Path to Inclusive and Sustainable Growth - A strategic ...
The AIIPI is an index that measures the investment potential of 193 countries in responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. It is based on the aggregation of 18 indicators grouped into six cat...
The AFD Group offer for cultural and creative industries
Cultural and creative industries are now a major business sector, representing nearly 3.5% of global GDP. However, there are major regional disparities. AFD Group works to help structure cultural and...
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The AFD Group offer on sport and development
Driven by a growing youth population, sport has become a leading sector whose annual growth outpaces the global economy. It plays a key role in advancing social cohesion, education, and public health....
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