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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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Urban Projects Finance Initiative (UPFI): UPFI 3 East Facility 2024 - 2028
The "UPFI 3 East" Facility (or UPFI) is a European Union (EU) fund dedicated to the preparation and implementation of urban development projects in the five Eastern Neighborhood countries: Armenia, Az...
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Renovating public buildings to accelerate the energy transition in Moldova
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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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...
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 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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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 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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How is AFD supporting access to water and sanitation in Georgia?
In Khashuri, Georgia, access to water and sanitation is a major issue for public health, environmental protection, and quality of life.
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Armenia: Innovating for more resilient agriculture
In Armenia, agriculture plays a vital role in rural livelihoods and food security, particularly in the Ararat Valley.
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International economy: Groundswells in relatively calm waters
Amidst a geopolitical environment undergoing reconfiguration, many economic paradigms once thought to be immutable are now shifting before our eyes. This paper aims to provide a brief overview of them...
Why does AFD also finance China, India, Brazil and Türkiye?
China, India, Brazil, Türkiye… Why does the AFD Group also operate in these major emerging economies, often perceived as established powers rather than “natural” priorities for development aid? Becaus...
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Ukraine: Rebuilding cities and supporting people
Faced with the destruction caused by the war, Ukrainian cities must rebuild essential services to ensure water supply, mobility, and access to healthcare.
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Peace & Resilience Instrument Minka - 2024 Activity report
The worldwide proliferation of crises and the return of war on Europe’s doorstep threaten peace and security for all. France has set out crisis prevention and management as a priority in its Internati...
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Armenia:Democratic impulse,economic growth and the challenges of transformation for an economy under pressure
The strong economic growth supported by the influx of Russian migrants in 2022 and 2023 (12.6% and 8.3%, respectively), combined with improvements in the macro-fiscal framework driven by the ongoing S...
AFD Group and Armenia
Present in Armenia since 2013, AFD Group finances and accelerates the country’s transitions toward a fairer and more sustainable future. It supports projects addressing climate change and social inequ...
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The AFD Group and the Mediterranean
In a regional context marked by increasing environmental pressures, the Mediterranean faces major challenges such as pollution, overfishing, and water stress. To protect this unique ecosystem, the AFD...
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Protecting the oceans: a vital challenge
The ocean plays a vital role for many countries — supporting development, food security, jobs, and the economy. Yet today, it is under growing threat from increasing human pressures. From coastline...
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MacroDev - Semestrial Panorama 2025 #1
As we move into 2025, the legitimacy of the world order inherited from the fall of the Iron Curtain is confronted more than ever with the “ambivalent superpower” of the United States, already describe...
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Minka, the Peace and Resilience Fund - 2023 Activity report
Minka Fund: a pioneering fund run by AFD and the French government to address questions of gender and gender-based violence in crisis zones. In 2023, nearly 100% of Minka projects helped boost gend...
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Energy-efficient housing for Armenians
In Armenia, living conditions are severely challenged by poorly insulated homes, harsh winters, and often insufficient purchasing power. To address this situation, the French Development Agency (AFD)...
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