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Climate change, pandemics, and the future of global health [INTERVIEW]
The international health system, built after the Second World War, is no longer fit for purpose. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, health funding is declining worldwide, while health and epidemic threats a...
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Nigeria: The Long Road from Stabilization to Development
In 2023, the Tinubu administration inherited a challenging economic situation, with Nigeria still bearing the scars of the 2014 oil price shock as it entered the COVID-19 crisis. The reforms implement...
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Impact Portal of the AFD Group
The AFD Group has established a Results and Impacts Framework structured around 22 key indicators. These indicators are used to measure, monitor, and improve the effectiveness of its actions over time...
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AFD Group strengthens its alliances in East Asia to support sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific region
In line with President Emmanuel Macron’s tour of East Asia from April 1 to 3, 2026, AFD Group has further consolidated its partnerships with Japanese and South Korean development agencies to accelerat...
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The energy crisis: public building efficiency is no longer optional
With recurring hydrocarbon crises, energy price volatility, supply tensions and pressure on public finances are worsening. In many countries, the energy crisis is no longer a distant prospect, but a d...
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Ethiopia: An Economy under Reconstruction
Since mid-2024, Ethiopia’s economy has been gradually emerging from crisis, supported by the implementation of an IMF-backed reform program. Focused on exchange rate liberalization, fiscal consolidati...
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Governance
As a public institution, AFD is subject to the principle of accountability. Its governance is based on a set of structures that ensure the transparency of its operation and its sound management. AF...
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Investing in Vocational Training and Decent Employment
At every stage of a person’s career path, access to quality training is essential to strengthen employability, support economic growth, and promote inclusive development.
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Historical and prospective dimensions of aging in the Western Balkans
The background paper provides literature review of Historical and Prospective Dimensions of Aging in the Western Balkans. It represents one of the most comprehensive regional analyses of demographic t...
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Zambia
Zambia, a landlocked Southern African country, has many strengths: political stability, mining resources, great economic potential and rich biodiversity. But poverty remains high and inequalities prev...
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Green education for climate resilience in Iraq
The Project addresses climate change issues, including water scarcity and the lack of community strategies for resilience and adaptation.
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Christophe Lecourtier appointed Chief Executive Officer of AFD Group, effective 11 May 2026
“I warmly congratulate Christophe Lecourtier on his appointment today as Chief Executive Officer of the AFD Group, succeeding me as of 11 May. It has been a great honor to lead AFD over the past 10 ye...
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Support for the development of pro-nature community enterprises in Southern Africa
The project aims to establish, in Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa, socio-economic and environmental conditions that are favorable to the development of “pro-nature” community enterprises within thr...
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AFD and IFAD deepen partnership to boost rural development globally
Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today signed a new agreement es...
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Does Climate Change Vulnerability Matter for the Allocation of Adaptation Finance? An Empirical Analysis of Do...
Climate change adaptation is a central challenge for sustainable development, particularly for the most exposed countries. While international agreements emphasize prioritizing vulnerable countries, h...
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AFD supports Armenia on its path towards more sustainable and resilient development
How can development finance address climate, social and institutional challenges at once?
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Véronique VOULAND-ANEINI
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Acting Executive Director for Geographies - Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Véronique Vouland-Aneini was appointed acting Executive Director of the Geographic Department in November 2025. This department is responsible for overseeing project management, steering the business...
Somalia
In Somalia, where economic, social, and climate challenges compound prolonged fragility, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) supports the country’s efforts toward stabilization and development. It...
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Benchmark EUR 2bn – Sept 2033: Agence Française de Développement successfully priced a new 3.625% €2 billion b...
On Wednesday 13th May, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated A+ /A+ (S&P / Fitch), issued a €2 billion Long 7-year benchmark due on the 15th September 2033 which offers a spread of 24bps over...
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Powering South Africa's Just Energy Transition
For decades, coal has powered South Africa’s economy, industries, and cities. Today, the system faces major challenges: aging plants, frequent power cuts, and rising social and economic needs. As Afri...
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