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...
Accessible and sustainable urban mobility in Pune
AFD together with the European Investment Bank, supports the MAHA-METRO in the construction of a metro line that will lead to sustainable, long-term improvements to urban mobility in Pune.
Economic and Financial Transition
The economic and financial transition is at the heart of international debates on development models. This reflection is prompting us to make long-term projections for the construction of a more balanced economy where the interests of economic and financial actors and the Sustainable Development...
E & S Complaints Mechanism
The Mechanism is managed by a Complaints Office, acting independently of the AFD Operations Division. It is overseen by the Ethics Advisor. Independent experts take part in various complaint treatment steps, as detailed in the rules of procedure.
This Mechanism strengthens the...
Olivier Langrand is Executive Director of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), an entity that has spent the past 20 years empowering civil society to protect regions where biodiversity is most threatened. He met with AFD to describe the resources devoted to conserving these hotspots...
Agence Française de Développement continues to support responsible funding in Mauritius as it launches the third phase of its SUNREF programme, in partnership with two local banks. With a new credit line of €75 million and the support of the European Union, this part of the programme is also...
Urban inequalities within Jordan cities hosting refugees - Amman, Irbid
Georgia: Prioritizing Social Protection
The winds of change are blowing in Georgia, with a complete overhaul of the social protection and healthcare system and the adoption of a new retirement system. Agence Française de Développement is supporting this transformation, which aims to offer the Georgian population greater lifelong...
Using geographical indications as a development tool
Territorial and Ecological Transition
Successfully completing territorial and ecological transitions means developing the potential of each local area. This emphasis on territories is one of the primary innovations in the agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Limiting urban sprawl, fighting inequality, enhancing...
Understanding the role of taxation in the fight against inequalities
Our Activities
Recruitment at AFD
Labor Market Search, Informality, and On-The-Job Human Capital Accumulation
Agroecology public policies and income inequalities in rural regions in Senegal
Our Diversity Commitments
As a French public institution, Agence Française de Développement must be exemplary in terms of diversity and inclusion, one of the essential conditions for its excellence. That’s why AFD promotes the integration and career development of workers with disabilities, young working people, and...
Economic and political stakes of the middle income group expansion in Vietnam
The Night of Ideas Builds Connections
What can we do at our level to create a world that is more just and sustainable? This reflection was at the heart of the Night of Ideas organized by the Agence Française de Développement on 31 January at the Maison des Métallos in Paris. Here’s a look at this evening that combined artistic...