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From local venues to screens worldwide, Africa’s cultural industries are booming
The Africa Forward summit, co-organized by France and Kenya on 11–12 May in Nairobi, will highlight the dynamism of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs). In a chapter devoted to this sector in...
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Africa Forward: sport as a driver for youth and entrepreneurship
The “Africa Forward: Partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth” summit will take place on May 11 and 12 in Nairobi, at the invitation of Kenyan and French Presidents William Rut...
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[Feature report] Africa Forward summit: Nairobi hosts a new dialogue between France and Africa
From 11–12 May 2026, Nairobi is hosting Africa Forward, an unprecedented French-Kenyan summit focused on the economy, youth, and innovation, reflecting a relationship between Africa and France that is...
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[Special report] Water: Challenges related to universal access, health and the environment
Approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide still live without safely managed drinking water. How can we improve access to water, combat waterborne diseases and better manage the consequences of floods...
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How is public development assistance perceived in Africa?
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has published a new Ipsos survey conducted among 3,070 respondents in South Africa, Benin, and Morocco. The findings confirm both a solid foundation of trust an...
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5 Ways to Deal with Drought in Africa and Beyond
As climate change exacerbates droughts and makes countries’ water supplies even more unpredictable, development projects in Africa are using a growing number of anti-drought techniques such as wastewa...
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Coalition launched to strengthen dialogue between public development banks and civil society
On 28 April 2026 in Paris, as part of the French G7 Presidency, the Finance in Common System (FiCS) officially launched a coalition bringing together public development banks (PDBs) and civil society...
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Financial Systems
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Communication of AFD-supported projects
Does your project receive funding from the Agence française de développement ?
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Examples of project communication & inspirations
Communicating about AFD-funded projects: Download some inspiring examples of project communication from different regions and sectors here.
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Hélène EHRHART
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Economist
Public Finance Management, Development Economics, Macroeconomic Analysis
SEMESTRIAL PANORAMA 2026 #2 International Economy: Did Someone Say “Resilience”?
Shock after shock, the global economy continues to surprise observers with its “resilience,” particularly when assessed through the lens of GDP growth. If the ongoing discussions between the United St...
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The OSC Initiatives mechanism
The AFD's OSC Initiatives program is a structuring and strategic lever for financing international solidarity-driven projects carried out by OSCs governed by French law or local law in the countries i...
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DRC: AFD Group strengthens regional and global health efforts against Ebola
On his first overseas mission since taking office, AFD Group Chief Executive Officer Christophe Lecourtier traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the country is facing a new Ebola out...
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Research on development finance and geopolitics
Who finances development, how, and for what purpose? At a time when geopolitical balances are undergoing profound change, this research program explores the transformations shaping international devel...
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Project communication - communication kit for civil society organizations (CSOs)
Is your project receiving funding from Agence Française de Développement (AFD)? This communication kit contains all the information you need to implement communication initiatives for CSOs.
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Gaëlle MAREUGE
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Cultural and Creative Industries Lead
Cultural policies, Heritage promotion, Creative entrepreneurship, Training in cultural professions, Culture and development, Project support, Edutainment, Museum cooperation
Julien CALAS
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Research Officer on Biodiversity
Biodiversity, biodiversity economics and financing, rural development
Julien Calas is an agricultural engineer specialized in development economics, who graduated from AgroParisTech after previous university studies in biology.
Benchmark EUR 1bn – Jul 2041: Agence Française de Développement successfully priced a new 4.375% EUR 1 billion...
On Wednesday 8th July 2026, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated A+ (Stable) by S&P and A+ (Stable) by Fitch, successfully issued a new EUR 1 billion 15-year benchmark due on the 15th July 2...
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