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AFD, CEDIS and EDF International Networks sign technical cooperation agreement for the modernization of Monten...
The Montenegrin Electricity Distribution System (CEDIS) signed a tripartite partnership agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) and EDF International Networks (EDF IN), establishing a strat...
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Alisée PORNET
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Advisor to the Geographic Department
International relations, economics, geopolitics of development
Alisée Pornet has served as an Advisor to the Geographies Department at Agence Française de Développement (AFD) since 2025. She co-authored , Géopolitique du Développement, with Philippe Orliange, pub...
Virginie DELISEE-PIZZO
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Head of Education Division
Education, Vocational training, Higher education, Jobs, Entrepreneurship
Audrey GUIRAL-NAEPELS
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Head of Urban Development, Planning and Housing Division
Urban Development, Planning and Housing Division
Quand des lycéens français simulent des négociations de sommets mondiaux sur le climat
How do countries negotiate collective action on climate change? Through educational initiatives in France and beyond, AFD helps young people engage with the realities of international climate diplomac...
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From Fire to Forest Loss: Tackling Deforestation and Carbon Emissions in South America
Deforestation, wildfires, and the carbon cycle in South America.
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Foundations
Foundations are important donors, because they make private financial resources available for a public cause. They also catalyze synergies alongside banks and development agencies. Foundations are...
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Water and Sanitation
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France continues to support Montenegro's Green Transition: €100 million financing signed to support EU reforms...
In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović and the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić, the Minister of Finance, Mr...
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The Islamic Development Bank Group and Agence Française de Développement set to co-finance US$1 billion throug...
VIENNA Austria, 20 June 2023 – Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and Mr. Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Agence Francaise de Developpement (AF...
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Julie GONNET
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Deputy Head of the "Social Link" Division, Gender, Equality and Inclusion expert
Development finance, gender equality and inclusion, women’s rights, tackling inequality, feminist diplomacy, climate change and adaptation
University of Lomé: Investing in entrepreneurship and innovation
The IMPACT project, a winner of the Academia Partnerships Africa - France program (PeA), is supporting the development of the Lomé Polytechnic School in Togo. Professor Edem K. Koledzi, director of th...
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A groundbreaking partnership in Mayotte to support the lagoon and coastal communities and ecosystems
Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the French Ministry for Overseas Territories, the Aga Khan Foundation, and the Ismaili Imamat have launched a groundbreaking partnership in Mayotte to protect...
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Benoît JONVEAUX
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Country Risk Economist
Macroeconomics, development economics, public finance, country risk analysis, financial systems
Sylvain BELLEFONTAINE
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Country Risk Economist
Development economics, country risk analysis, macroeconomics, public policies, financial sector, climate risks
Economist Sylvain Bellefontaine is responsible for monitoring the international economy and serves as the point of contact for climate risks. He focuses in particular on China, Türkiye, Mexico, and Ni...
Comparative study of biodiversity metrics for Public Development Banks (PDBs)
As part of this research project, AFD is working with the Biotope/Arcadis consortium to identify the best methods for measuring biodiversity – or "biodiversity metrics" – for Public Development Banks...
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Stéphanie LEYRONAS
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Research Officer
Commons preservation, natural resources management, service management, development economics
Antoine GODIN
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Economist - Modeler
Macroeconomic modeling, GEMMES, economy and climate, employment, finance, structural and technological changes
Antoine Godin is responsible for the development and monitoring of AFD's program on macroeconomic modeling tools for the ecological transition, including the GEMMES model (“General Monetary...
Etienne ESPAGNE
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Economist
Environmental and climate economics, development economics, energy transition, inequalities and environment, climate policy, climate finance
