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Protecting the population from flood risks in Antananarivo
The stagnation of wastewater and recurring floods create serious health and safety problems in Antananarivo. AFD is contributing to improving sanitation and drainage in the capital of Madagascar.
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Modernizing vocational training in tourism and IT
AFD is addressing the needs of the economy by supporting a project to modernize vocational training. It will involve creating two establishments: a hotel school and IT school, with a focus on sandwich...
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Improved sanitation networks for popular neighborhoods
This new program will improve the health environment for over 200,000 residents by connecting over 35,000 homes to sanitation networks in 200 popular neighborhoods nationwide. A climate change adaptat...
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Supporting agricultural development in Madagascar
The increase in agricultural imports and rise in poverty in rural areas have prompted AFD to support the implementation of national agricultural development policies, with the aim of making this secto...
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Improving access to essential drugs for the population
Basic healthcare provision is extremely limited in Madagascar. AFD has set out to improve the situation by building the supply and storage capacity of the country’s central medical store.
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Helping build a new agricultural development model
The project aimed to develop political orientations and innovative modes of action to promote a new agricultural development model for the regional and inclusive rebalancing of small and medium-sized...
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Call for Sport & Health projects - Educating, supporting and raising awareness among young people about health...
AFD has partnered with FIFA, the European Guild and the Sport en Commun platform to finance and support sports initiatives that provide solutions to problems in health, education and social cohesion t...
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Improving national power transmission infrastructure
AFD is providing its financial support for the rehabilitation and upgrading of 10 of the substations of Tanesco, the national electricity operator. The aim is to improve the energy efficiency of Tanza...
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Managing Urban commons in Brazil by drawing on Italian legal and participatory tools
This project aims to adapt legal and participatory tools developed in Italy to the Brazilian context in order to support citizen-led initiatives for managing urban commons. It is based on field studie...
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Research on inequalities
The goal of this research program is to improve our understanding of inequalities so that public policies can address them more effectively.
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Moldova
At the eastern border of the European Union (EU), Moldova is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an ambitious agenda of economic and institutional reforms with a view to its accession to t...
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Guinea
Located on the west coast of Africa, Guinea, known as the region’s “water tower,” has abundant natural resources but faces significant demographic, social, and health challenges. AFD supports the coun...
Regions and countries
Africa Forward: AFD Group and its partners announce new initiatives for sustainable growth in Africa
On the second day of the Africa Forward Summit, organized jointly by France and Kenya, the AFD Group and its partners announced several major initiatives in support of sustainable agriculture, health,...
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Africa Forward: AFD Group and its partners announce new initiatives for sustainable growth in Africa
On the first day of the Africa Forward Summit, jointly organized by France and Kenya under the patronage of the President of the French Republic and the President of the Republic of Kenya, AFD Group a...
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What can be learned from 25 years of AFD action in Lebanon?
Since opening its office in Beirut in 1999, AFD has become a recognized development actor, demonstrating an ability to adapt its operations to the multiple crises Lebanon has faced. Keen to learn from...
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Mangrove ecosystems restoration project for local development and climate resilience in The Gambia
Mangrove restoration project in The Gambia strengthening climate resilience and coastal livelihoods through policy support, ecosystem restoration, protected area management and sustainable income acti...
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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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Democratic Republic of the Congo
With a population of more than 110 million and borders shared with nine countries, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is Africa’s second-largest country and the world’s largest French-speaking...
Regions and countries
Christophe Lecourtier takes the helm of AFD Group at a pivotal moment
Christophe Lecourtier took office as Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on May 11, succeeding Rémy Rioux, who has led the agency since 2016. This appointment, proposed...
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AFD Group at the Africa Forward Summit
On 11 and 12 May, France and Kenya will co-host the “Africa Forward: Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth” summit in Nairobi.
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