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Securing the water supply in the Durban region
AFD, for which water is one of the main strategic areas, is co-financing a major infrastructure program to mobilize and transfer raw water in the region of Durban (Ethekwini). A climate change adaptat...
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Fostering sustainable and inclusive growth of aquaculture
The CaPFish Aquaculture project aims to overcome the constraints of Cambodia’s aquaculture sector and ensure more sustainable growth, resilience to climate change and inclusion. This project also cont...
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Strengthening the protection of children affected by the Syrian crisis
The NGO Terre des Hommes Lausanne, the largest Swiss children’s aid organization, is working in Lebanon and Jordan to strengthen the protection of children against violence, exploitation and abuse, by...
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Strengthening access to water and mental health and psychosocial support services
The NGO Action Against Hunger (ACF) is working in Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan to assist communities affected by the Syrian and Iraqi crises, with a focus on access to healthcare and water. AFD is suppo...
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Supporting the Health Sector and strengthening cooperation with French Guiana
In 2008, AFD approved €16,1M to improve the healthcare system of Suriname and support hospital collaboration between Suriname and French Guiana.
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Improving Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Coastal Suriname
The project contributes to the welfare of Suriname’s growing urban population through the supply of safe drinking water, based on sustainable water resource management.
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Mwache water treatment plant in Mombasa
This project will improve the supply of potable water to Mombasa. It is the phase 1 of the master plan for the extension of the drinking water production system of the South Coast of Kenya, which was...
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Extension of the water and sanitation network in Kisumu
This project aims at improving and expanding the network and infrastructure for drinking water and its sanitation in the City of Kisumu.
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Managing the environmental impacts of housing
AFD supports the development of affordable ‘green’ housing which addresses the environmental and social challenges in India.
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Supporting green economy together with Ugandan banks.
The SUNREF programme promotes low-carbon growth through the development of renewable energies and the promotion of energy efficiency measures in the industry and for SMEs.
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Extension and renovation of Aga Khan hospitals in Mombasa and Kisumu
In response to the challenge of infectious diseases (malaria, AIDS) in the west of the country and the limits of cardiology and oncology supply in the east, the Aga Khan wishes to extend and strengthe...
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Accessible and sustainable urban mobility in Pune
AFD together with the European Investment Bank, supports the MAHA-METRO in the construction of a metro line that will lead to sustainable, long-term improvements to urban mobility in Pune.
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SHABAKE – Capacity-Building Program for Civil Society Organizations
mplemented by Expertise France, the Shabake program is a flagship project to strengthen the capacities of Lebanese NGOs. Small and mid-size organizations become vital players in crisis prevention and...
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Colombia
Since 2009, AFD Group (Agence Française de Développement, Proparco, and Expertise France) has become one of Colombia’s leading international development banks, with a recognized presence in several ke...
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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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Sport and development: Activity report 2025
In 2025, sports confirmed its role as a lever for social cohesion, equality, and inclusion. With more than €80 M in new commitments and an active portfolio surpassing €350 M, AFD Group supports public...
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Christophe LECOURTIER
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Chief Executive Officer – Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group)
Christophe Lecourtier takes the helm of AFD Group at a pivotal moment
Christophe Lecourtier takes office today as Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement (AFD), succeeding Rémy Rioux, who has led the agency since 2016. This appointment, proposed by...
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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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