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5 Reasons to (finally!) take care of the Oceans

Life on Earth depends on the water around it. The seas and oceans play key roles in protecting our biodiversity, regulating the climate and producing oxygen vital for life. But human activity is causi...

Reforms Draw the Western Balkans Closer to the EU

With EU membership on the horizon, Western Balkan countries are taking action to ensure that their standards of governance are in line with those of the European Union. AFD Group is supporting this am...

Promoting a Prosperous and Sustainable Mediterranean

During the Mediterranean Worlds Forum held in Marseille on February 7 and 8, AFD Group announced the creation and pursuit of several initiatives to promote positive development in the Mediterranean re...

France Hosts One Ocean Summit in Worldwide Search for Sustainable Solutions

From 9 to 11 February, France is hosting the One Ocean Summit, where heads of state and government representatives from all over the world will descend on Brest, Brittany, in northwestern France to di...

Clean Oceans Initiative Doubles its Commitment

The European Union and AFD Group Work Together for a Just Transition in South Africa

Defined by the OECD as a "large emerging country," South Africa has launched an extensive program to reduce its economy’s carbon footprint. The European Union, Germany's KfW and AFD Group are working...

The AFD – European Union relationship Explained in one Infographic

For fifteen years, AFD and the European Union have worked together to support development programs in 74 countries. See how this solid and effective relationship has evolved and produced results in th...

“In Africa, the most diversified economies have weathered the crisis best”

AFD played an important role in publishing the French-language book L’Économie africaine 2022 (“African Economies 2022”), which appeared in bookstores on February 17. The book sheds light on the macro...

For a New Alliance between Africa and Europe

The EU-African Union summit on 17 and 18 February in Brussels is the culmination of intense reflection and dialog that will shape a new alliance between Africa and Europe. It’s a chance to review sus...

Central Asian Glacier Expedition Highlights Water Management Issues

In September 2021, AFD supported the adventure of two French explorers, travelling from Pamir glaciers to the Aral Sea, in the heart of Central Asia. This journey resulted in an awareness-raising film...

Digital Energy Challenge: a call for projects to support innovation in the energy sector in Africa

On March 1st 2022, the Digital Energy Facility (DEF) opens its second call for projects for start-ups and public power providers developing innovative digital solutions in Africa. With a budget of 2 m...

Public Consultation on AFD Group’s 2023-2027 Strategy

Agence Française de Développement is drawing up new strategic guidelines for the upcoming five years. To hear your input, we are holding a public consultation until April 4, 2022.

Youth Mobilized against Gender Violence in Vietnam

The French association, Batik International, has launched the Hy Vong (“Hope”) project in Vietnam, in collaboration with several local partners, to combat violence against women. Its aim is to protect...

Promoting a Greener, More Robust Livestock Sector in Uzbekistan

A new AFD-funded project to support livestock farmers is being launched in Uzbekistan. The challenge is to structure the livestock sector to sustainably meet the growing demand for animal products whi...

Mauritania: A Pre and Postnatal Plan for Pregnant Women

In healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa, the stakes are high when it comes to the welfare of pregnant women and mothers before and after delivery. To tackle soaring maternal mortality rates, Mauritania i...

Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Tea: Combating Counterfeits and Protecting a Prized Industry

Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed drink on the planet. And although Sri Lanka is one of the world’s top producers of the beverage, counterfeit products threaten the country’s own Ceylon t...

From Awareness to Action: Transforming Menstrual Hygiene in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, many women and girls cannot afford menstrual products and lack the means to maintain their menstrual hygiene in sanitary conditions. To tackle this issue, the AFD has funded two projects...

The Dangers Facing the world’s Small Island States – and how we can Help

With Small Island States facing rising sea levels and geographical isolation, they are faced with serious environmental, social and economic problems. How do the world’s wealthy countries provide supp...

Game-Changers: AFD and the International Olympic Committee forge Partnership

United in the conviction that sport is a tremendous accelerator of sustainable development, AFD and the International Olympic Committee have just joined forces to set a new course, characterized by th...

AFD in Action: Backing 19 New NGO Projects

AFD recently signed off on a major budget providing funding for 19 new projects this year, steered by NGOs and Civil Society Organizations. The grant money will allow organizations around the world to...