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...
On the heels of Earth Day, one scientific observation gives new hope: according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it is still possible to limit global warming to 1.5 °C – provided we reduce global greenhouse gas emissions no later than three years from now. A challenge that calls...
Along with Turkey’s growing population comes a greater demand for health services. With EU financing and implemented by AFD, Turkey’s Health Ministry has overseen the construction of a new hospital in Hatay, southern Turkey, near the Syrian border. On World Health Day on April 7, we take a...
AFD and Khan continue to carry out joint operations in East Africa, which expand and improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. This partnership is opening doors to high quality care at a time when the global pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on healthcare...
First Out, Last In amid COVID-19: Employment Vulnerability of Youths in the Middle East
Resilience in the Time of Covid-19: Lessons Learned from MENA SMEs
Numerous African communities dependent on agricultural imports are vulnerable to the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Both countries are major exporters of grains and important foodstuffs worldwide, especially to much of Africa. Price rises are exacerbating food insecurity in...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Households and Firms in the MENA Region
National Public Development Banks (PDBs): Key Actors Financing Water and Sanitation
Since 2016, AFD Digital Challenge has rewarded the most innovative African start-ups and research teams working with digital technology and the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. After five years of existence, 35 African start-ups have benefited from financial support and coaching to help...
JEFIC – Joint European Financiers for International Cooperation
JEFIC - Joint European Financiers for International Cooperation is a network of European bilateral banks and financial institutions which work with public sector partners in developing countries and emerging economies. The current members are AECID (Spain), AFD (France), BGK (Poland), CDP (Italy...
Intensifying demand for housing from growing populations is putting pressure on land and energy sources, particularly in Turkey. On the eve of Earth Day on 22 April, we take a look at AFD's support for the funding and acquisition of energy efficient housing there. With housing costs rapidly...
The third part of the 2019-2020 evaluation report, devoted to gender, explains how evaluation contributes to the reduction of gender inequalities. In 2014, AFD adopted its first strategy to reduce gender inequalities. Seven years later, evaluations, featuring examples on the ground in Vietnam,...
The year 2022 saw major advances in France’s commitment to reducing plastic waste, with its decision to ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables, for example. India is also doing its bit to cut down on plastic, by launching a new nationwide start-up challenge, with backing from...
Construction works on Cambodia's largest water treatment plant are now 60% completed, announced the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority during a field visit with officials from the ministries of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, and of Economy and Finance, as well as...
The Lebanese healthcare system is under severe strain, prompting AFD to intervene through the Minka Peace and Resilience fund, to ensure the provision of quality and sustainable care. The project will support the care of Lebanese and refugee populations in 10 primary health care centers across...