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AFD Group 2020 - 2021 Annual Results

In 2020, AFD’s commitments topped €12 billion, more than a third of which was committed to our actions in Africa. AFD’s Annual Report illustrates that AFD not only reacted to a global pandemic and to...

Final Phase of Istanbul's Golden Horn tramway on track with AFD Support

A letter of intent was signed between the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on June 23rd for a 93 million-euro loan to support the final phase of the...

Global Partnership for Education 2021-2025: A Bold Ambition for Education Worldwide

In the approach to the highly anticipated Global Partnership for Education conference in London at the end of this month, western countries are finalizing plans to raise urgently-needed funds. The cam...

How AFD is Stepping up its Action on Gender Issues

AFD’s 2019-2020 report on gender equality reveals a variety of activities aimed at empowering women – from anti-violence initiatives to preparation for gainful employment. In the approach to the publi...

5 things to know about the Generation Equality Forum

It’s a global assembly for gender equality. The Generation Equality Forum (GEF) will be held in Paris from June 30 to July 2. It’s a highly anticipated event where Agence Française de Développement wi...

African Economies in 2021: Reasons for Optimism

For the second year running, AFD is publishing its outlook for Africa. Despite Covid-19 and the global economic crisis, some indicators look very robust indeed. In short, there are plenty of reasons f...

"MobiliseYourCity": Climate financing for sustainable urban mobility in South Asia

AFD’s “Shared Innovation” series highlights innovative programs created or developed in our partner countries. The transportation sector accounts for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet rec...

A Dramatic Drop in Fertility Across Africa

In “AFD’s Atlas of Africa”, we examine the social and economic developments across the continent. Today we take a closer look at the changes in fertility in Africa, where the number of children per wo...

AFD’s 2021 funding program set at EUR 9bn

AFD’s board of directors approved on January 28th the 2021 funding program, setting the target at EUR 9 billion.

AFD Atlas Africa: High concentrations of extreme poverty

In “AFD’s Atlas of Africa” published in 2020, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) examines a number of social, economic and developmental issues at play on the continent. Jean-David Naudet, AFD ec...

AFD-GDN “Biodiversity and Development” award: A Call for Projects

A New Web Portal Paves the Way to Niger 2.0

The days of spending hours heading to administrative buildings in the capital may be nearing an end. Niger’s government business is going online, in an effort to improve service and expand public acc...

The Largest Water Treatment Plant in Cambodia: Work Begins

The launch of the largest water treatment in Cambodia was kicked off with a ceremony at the start of the month, with Prime Minister Hun Sen in attendance. Financed by AFD, the project will contribute...

Clear Skies for Serbia’s Climate Commitments

AFD is working hand-in-hand with the World Bank to support Serbia’s climate roadmap. Working on the design of a financial and technical support program to help Serbia implement its climate commitments...

Global Sports Week 2021: Entrepreneurship in Sports

The second annual conference on the global sports economy was held last week in a 100%-digital format from Paris, with connections to Tokyo, Beijing, Dakar, Milan and Los Angeles. It was an opportunit...

Made in Cameroon: Specially Designed Incubators for premature babies

In our series on “Shared Innovation”, AFD highlights innovative programs devised and developed in our partner countries. At his "fablab" or fabrication laboratory called “AUI-Techno,” Serge Armel N...

In India, AFD signs three new agreements during Minister Barbara Pompili’s visit

Accessible public transport, a floating solar power system, and sustainable forest management: such is the wide range of development priorities tackled by France and India this month. In line with AFD...

Boosting Bolivia’s Energy Supply with one of the World’s Highest Solar Power Plants

The development of Bolivia’s Oruro photovoltaic power station entered its second phase in February. The major infrastructural project takes the country one step closer to boosting Bolivia’s energy sup...

Saving the Siamese Crocodile from Extinction

Until a few decades ago, the Siamese crocodile was a common sight in Southeast Asia. Today, fewer than 1,000 remain in the wild, and they are at risk of extinction. The Wildlife Conservation Society (...

Colombia: Developing a Climate Strategy for 2050 with a view to COP26