Infographic - Our Studies and Research activity in 2024

A systemic crisis – simultaneously environmental, geopolitical, democratic, economic, social, and societal – is causing upheaval in the dynamics of sustainable development. Development models have contributed to economic, social, and political progress in many countries for nearly the past two centuries. However, transitions are now needed because these models are coming up against planetary limits, social needs, and the acceptability of the current world order. Understanding this situation and its constraints is essential if we are to improve the quality of our operations and their impact using a country specific approach.

Herein lies the purpose of the studies and research carried out by AFD. We take a multidisciplinary approach, in close collaboration with our partners in the Global South, to foster public policy dialog as well as civic debate. Our studies and research projects cover several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and related themes. With a heavy focus on sustainability, they pay particular attention to the different contexts, local dynamics, and financing issues of the transitions that are needed.

Discover the key areas of AFD Group’s research activity at a glance in the downloadable infographic below.