Studies and Research - 2023 Activity Report

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.

This Studies and Research 2023 report presents AFD Group’s  main trends for this work in terms of both volume and of topical, geographical, and partnership priorities. It also highlights the ways in which our research has been put to use, and describes the flagship projects of our five signature programs.

Download the 2023 activity report available below to find out more.

Further reading: Discover our action at a glance with the infographic 2023