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UNOC 2025: AFD honors France’s ocean commitments
At the third edition of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), AFD Group delivered tangible outcomes aligned with France’s ocean priorities. At this landmark event held in Nice, eight strategic f...
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Papua New Guinea
Home to 80 percent of the Pacific Islands’ population and one of the world’s most important biodiversity refuges, Papua New Guinea is a key partner for AFD Group. This partnership, focused on climate...
Regions and countries
Ukraine
As Ukraine simultaneously manages the consequences of an ongoing war and pursues an ambitious reform agenda on the path to EU membership, AFD Group — through AFD, Proparco and Expertise France — stand...
Regions and countries
Fighting Inequalities
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Bid invitations and procurement
Here at AFD, we monitor the proper use of our financing. To do so, we impart the general principles of our competitive bidding procedures to the contracting authorities which receive AFD financing. We...
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Agence Française de Développement issues a €1.5 billion 2.750% RegS Sustainable benchmark due 30th September 2...
On Wednesday June 11th, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA- / AA- (S&P / Fitch) (Negative / Negative) issued a new €1.5 billion Sustainable benchmark bond maturing on September 30th, 20...
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Promoting the financing of sustainable infrastructure in north-eastern Brazil
By strengthening its financing offer for sustainable infrastructure, Banco do Nordeste contributes to increasing investments with positive impacts on the climate and on reducing social inequalities in...
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Overseas France: shared solutions for shared oceans
Faced with disruptions linked to climate change and the degradation of their ecosystems, the French Overseas Territories are mobilizing. Through nature-based solutions, regional cooperation, and scien...
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Financing the transition to a low-carbon economy in Brazil
In Brazil, AFD is collaborating with BNDES to finance public policies for sustainable development. This partnership has enabled the financing of major infrastructure projects in the energy and transpo...
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Promoting sustainable investments and the bioeconomy in Amazônia Legal
Through innovative and tailored financial instruments, Banco da Amazônia is paving the way for a prosperous Brazilian Amazon that benefits both its people and its precious eco-systems.
Project
Infographic - Our activity in favor of Energy Transition in 2024
In 2024, AFD Group allocated €2.5 billion in financing to the energy sector, to accelerate renewable energy production, upgrade grids and improve energy efficiency, including through a buildings progr...
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Energy Transition - Activity report 2024
Supporting the energy transition in developing and emerging countries is key to achieving climate targets. It is also a real opportunity for development, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable D...
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Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
By mobilizing the private sector, public-private partnerships (PPPs) address the challenges of developing essential infrastructure and services. AFD Group supports the creation of enabling conditions...
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How Can Ecuador’s Peanut Value Chain Be Strengthened? Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways for Sustainable...
The peanut is a traditional crop in Ecuador, characterized by its quality and variety diversity. However, its development and exploitation have been limited, largely due to its primarily family-based...
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Thibault VASSE
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Country Risk Economist
Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Climate & Biodiversity
Thibault Vasse is an economist in the team responsible for assessing country and sovereign risks in AFD’s countries of operation.
Semestrial panorama 2025#2 - Wayfinding in troubled waters
By their scale and volatility, and even if their application has been temporarily limited, the Trump administration's announcements have begun to destabilize the global economy. Indeed, in addition to...
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Can social inclusion benefit ecosystems?
With 17,500 islands and 54,000 km of coastline, Indonesia is heavily dependent on its marine ecosystems. However, these areas are currently under strain due to significant demographic, economic, and e...
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Agriculture, rural development and biodiversity - 2024 Activity Report
AFD financing in areas such as farming, livestock raising, management of forest and fishery resources, as well as ecosystem preservation adopts an integrated territorial approach that takes climate ch...
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Infographic - Our activity to support agriculture, rural development and biodiversity in 2024
In 2024, AFD Group made significant commitments to agriculture, rural development and biodiversity, amounting to €1.7 billion. AFD’s investments focused in particular on agricultural sectors, climate...
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