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Research on West Africa
Currently in its closing phase, this research program aims to enhance and promote knowledge production on the West Africa, in close collaboration with West African researchers and contributors to publ...
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Research on inequalities
The goal of this research program is to improve our understanding of inequalities so that public policies can address them more effectively.
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Supporting the transformation of BRDE’s financing strategy
The Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) is strengthening its transformation into a sustainable development bank with the support of AFD. A total financing package of €70.5 million (loan...
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French Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
AFD Group offers French civil society organizations (CSOs) a range of tools and mechanisms to support their work. Every year, we issue a call for projects and expressions of intent to co-finance devel...
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Supporting BRDE’s strategy for financing SDG-oriented projects
By strengthening its financing offer for green and sustainable projects, the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) supports investments with a positive impact on the Sustainable Developmen...
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Local CSOs
AFD offers several mechanisms to support local civil society organizations (CSOs), primarily by issuing calls for expressions of interest (AMI) and the CSO Initiatives Facility (I-OSC). AFD provides s...
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Mauritius
As a small island state that is highly vulnerable to climate change yet economically dynamic, Mauritius promotes a model of sustainable development that combines social welfare and growth. AFD's work...
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Financing the energy transition and renewable energy development
Banco do Brasil is contributing to the diversification of Brazil’s energy mix and the implementation of its climate commitments by strengthening its financing offer for solar equipment aimed at small...
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Digital accessibility
Because Agence Française de Développement (AFD) values inclusion and diversity, it is committed to constantly improving the accessibility of its afd.fr website, especially for people with disabilities...
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Sports, Beyond the Game campaign
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Measuring our concrete results
AFD will soon be launching an Impact Portal based on its new Results and Impact Framework (CRI). In 2025, AFD will become the first public development bank to provide full transparency in terms of imp...
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Macroeconomic modeling tools for an ecological transition
AFD has developed two quantitative modeling tools – the GEMMES and ESTEEM – models to analyse the macroeconomic dimensions of the ecological transition.
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Greater Sahel Regional Office
Stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern border of Chad, the Greater Sahel is characterized by a strong geographical coherence while presenting a variety of security, economic and social situ...
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North Africa Regional Office
As the Mediterranean gateway of the African continent, North Africa holds a distinctive position in AFD Group operations, reflecting the depth and diversity of France’s relations with the region. In 2...
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Gulf of Guinea Regional Office
As a gateway between the Sahel, the Lake Chad region and the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea is a demographic and economic heavyweight at the continental level. However, its dynamics are hampered b...
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Southern Africa Regional Office
AFD’s activities in Southern Africa span ten countries bordering the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, from Angola to Mozambique. The subregion includes several of the highest-income economies in sub-Sahara...
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