VivaTech, the largest European fair for innovation and digital technologies, of which AFD is a partner, will be held in Paris from 24 to 26 May. The opportunity for Jean-Marc Kadjo, head of the Digital Project team at AFD, to tell us about our involvement in these essential sectors for...
Digital Tools to Attract Rural Youth to Agricultural Professions
The JINOV project enhances the appeal of the farming profession. It promotes information sharing and exchange between young rural people on social networks while facilitating access to training, information and agricultural advice.
The Digital Africa seed fund for innovative entrepreneurship in Africa is off to a promising start, just six months on from its launch. Already, one third of the €15 million for technical and financial assistance has already begun to flow. It’s part of six such programs financed by AFD to...
ESA Coding Lab - Training tomorrow’s talent in computer programming
The Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA), with the French expertise of its partner school ESIEE IT, aims to create a unique coding school, the ESA Coding Lab, which can respond to the challenges of professional integration and the creation of a pool of web developers who can have a lasting impact...
Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Trade: An Empirical Analysis
The call for projects for the sixth edition of the AFD Digital Challenge has been launched. This year, entrepreneurs who best combine cultural and creative industries on digital platforms in Africa will be rewarded. Project leaders have until March 3, 2023 to submit their applications.
A country’s collective memory is an important part of its identity and evolution. AFD is backing cultural and creative initiatives that play a crucial role in bringing to life countries’ history and heritage – particularly those of Zimbabwe and South Africa. We take a closer look on the eve of “...
On 13 and 14 October, 1,000 young entrepreneurs from 54 African countries met at the annual forum of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in Lagos, Nigeria. With AFD’s support, the businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu is pursuing his ambitious objective of launching the careers of 10,000...
The digitalization of the world is leading to production of mass data, or “big data”, which is drastically changing the economy. Utilization of this data, which are sometimes of a personal nature, is raising questions among the public. By financing Project OPAL, AFD wants to show that secured...
The new AFD Group strategy
The AFD Group 2018-2022 Strategy sets out new geographies, operating modes, and foundational commitments that can better meet development challenges and French ambitions. This strategy was presented on Monday, September 3rd, during the visit of the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-...
It is essential for Africa to develop the skills of its workforce and invest in its multiple local talents if the continent is to succeed in its digital revolution. Proparco, AFD Group's private sector subsidiary, supports Andela, a start-up that trains an elite group of developers.
The first edition of the Digital Energy Challenge launched by the Agence française de développement named eight award winners for their contribution to the modernization and improvement of the energy sector. For the first call for projects, sub-Saharan Africa was in the spotlight.
Mapping digital commons in sub-Saharan Africa
SDG Prospector – Mobilizing artificial intelligence to achieve the 2030 Agenda
In our series on “Shared Innovation”, AFD highlights innovative programs invented or developed in our partner countries.
Diffusing good health practices to the general public is a big challenge when fighting pandemics and malnutrition, or when promoting family planning. The international...