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AFD, the EIB, and the EBRD mobilized alongside the European Union to improve access to electricity for 600,00...
Nairobi, May 11th 2026 – On the occasion of the Africa Forward Summit, the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developm...
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Results & Outlook 2025-2026 – AFD Group
In 2025, AFD Group confirmed the strength of its model with €13.7 billion in commitments and more than 1,120 new projects, in an international environment marked by geopolitical tensions. The Group ma...
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Cultural and creative industries: Activity report 2025
The year 2025 confirms the role of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) as a cross-cutting issue for sustainable development. AFD Group is expanding its commitment to the sector by mobilizing vario...
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Central Africa Regional Office
At the heart of the African continent, Central Africa has a number of major assets: its young population, more than 120 million hectares of land useful for agriculture and agro-industry, and one of th...
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AFD Group and 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...
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Rémy RIOUX
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Chief Executive Officer – Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group) , Chair – Finance in Common Executive Committee, Vice-Chair – International Development Finance Club (IDFC), Member – Olympisme365 Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
AFD Group and the Republic of 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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Ukraine – 4 flagship projects supporting civil society
Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression, Ukrainian civil society organizations have played a central role in strengthening the country’s resilience. Working in close proximity to local commu...
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Gambia
The Gambia, the smallest country on mainland Africa, is one of France’s priority countries for development assistance. Faced with high public debt, the country also faces major challenges in infrastru...
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“Planet 2025-2030” roadmap: AFD accelerates the transition with concrete and sustainable commitments
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group reaffirms its position as France's leading climate and biodiversity financier in developing countries and French overseas territories. With its "Planet 20...
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[Feature report] Advancing equality: how AFD supports women’s rights
On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, this report highlights how Agence Française de Développement (AFD) supports gender equality. How is this support for women’s rights organi...
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Passing traditional knowledge from mother to child to protect the environment
Traditional knowledge passed on from mother to daughter can help future generations tackle the consequences of global warming, but such knowledge is in danger of being lost. On International Women's D...
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2026 GRN Development Banking Research Conference
Public Banks in a Changing Global Financial Architecture
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France and Kenya sign landmark agreements worth €170 million during Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, 15 May 2026 – On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May, France, through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), signed five agreements with the Governme...
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Minka: an instrument for peace and resilience
The Minka Peace and Resilience instrument supports peace building efforts in fragile contexts and in areas affected by crisis or conflict. It finances projects across four regions: the Sahel, the Lake...
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Environmental and Social (E&S) Complaints Mechanism
Any individual, group or community harmed by environmental or social incidents caused by an AFD-financed project can file a complaint via the Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism.
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From Fire to Forest Loss: Tackling Deforestation and Carbon Emissions in South America
Deforestation, wildfires, and the carbon cycle in South America.
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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...
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India
India: 1.4 billion inhabitants and record-breaking economic performance. While striving to improve the quality of life of its population and develop its infrastructure, the country is pursuing a proac...
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Governance
As a public institution, AFD is subject to the principle of accountability. Its governance is based on a set of structures that ensure the transparency of its operation and its sound management. AF...
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