Frequently Asked Questions
The Sustainable Development Analysis & Opinion Mechanism
The sustainable development analysis and opinion mechanism is the tool used by AFD Group to ensure that every project it finances is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through an analysis and rating system, it qualifies each project’s contribution to sustainable development....
Urban Fabric Initiative Under the Kigali Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (KISUP)
AFD is launching a call for proposals for the implementation of an Urban Fabric Initiative (UFI) in Kigali, as part of the Kigali Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (KISUP). The aim is to fund small-scale public space upgrading and community infrastructure projects co-designed and co-produced...
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Our Areas of Activity
To contribute to economic, social and environmental progress in low- and middle-income countries, AFD Group finances and supports development projects in all fields, including climate, biodiversity, energy, education, urban development, agriculture, water and sanitation, health, digital...
The 2050 Facility
IBOR Benchmark Reform
Water Finance Coalition
The Water Finance Coalition gathers national and international public development banks to improve the financing of the water and sanitation sector. It’s part of an effort to improve people’s quality of life, protect biodiversity, and achieve the Paris Accord objectives, as well as Sustainable...
Gulf Of Guinea Regional Office
As a gateway between the Sahel, the Lake Chad region and the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea is a demographic and economic "heavyweight" at the continental level. However, its dynamics are hampered by certain endogenous weaknesses. AFD Group is supporting the region's momentum...
Indian Ocean Regional Office
Taking joint action to develop solutions for the benefit of everyone is a challenge shared by the territories of the Indian Ocean, which are aware that they belong to a community of economic, cultural and societal destinies. In order to promote regional cooperation dynamics in the Indian Ocean,...
Research on Africa
Research on Employment
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Loans: AFD’s main financing tool
Project preparation funds
Project preparation funds are used to finance feasibility studies and technical assistance in order to prepare future investment projects, mainly with climate co-benefits. They target both specific sectors and regions. The objective: ensure that needs are properly identified, while respecting...
Political and Civic Transition
Citizen participation, non-discrimination, effective public action, accountability, and transparency of institutions are the key points of focus for political and civic transitions. Buoyed since 2016 by a new governance mandate and by the projected assimilation of Expertise France by the end of...
Brazil-Southern Cone Regional Office
Climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity - Brazil and Argentina share common characteristics and therefore have to face similar challenges. In the Brazil-Southern Cone region, AFD Group aims to reconcile the fight against climate change with sustainable management of natural...
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The more development decisions are made at local level, the more they are effective. FICOL is the result of this observation: a mechanism which allows French local authorities to support projects in developing countries. AFD has set up financing for French local authorities to support developing...