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Official development assistance (ODA)
Official development assistance (ODA) refers to funds allocated by governments to support the development of eligible countries.
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Keeping AFD Group’s promise
The Programming Act of 2021 on Inclusive Development and Combating Global Inequalities has made AFD Group a unique player in the development finance ecosystem. AFD Group’s three funding arms – AFD, Pr...
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Our economic model
AFD is first and foremost a public bank, and finances itself mainly by borrowing on the markets, made possible by the financial stability of its sole shareholder: the French State.
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Supporting BDMG in financing public climate
By deploying an innovative financing offer aimed at municipalities, the Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG) supports the development of sustainable cities that combine social cohesion, economic pe...
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Research on West Africa
Currently in its closing phase, this research program aims to enhance and promote knowledge production on the West Africa, in close collaboration with West African researchers and contributors to publ...
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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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Supporting the transformation of BRDE’s financing strategy
The Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) is strengthening its transformation into a sustainable development bank with the support of AFD. A total financing package of €70.5 million (loan...
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Public Payment Guarantees: mitigating the risk of payment defaults by public entities
Public Payment Guarantees (PPGs) facilitate State mobilization of private expertise and investment in development projects by limiting the risk incurred by the private sector. It can be mobilized for...
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Minka: a fund for peace and resilience
The Minka Peace and Resilience Fund is dedicated to peacebuilding in fragile, crisis and conflict areas. It finances projects in four crisis areas (Sahel, Lake Chad area, Central African Republic and...
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Pre-financing of European and State grants in the French Overseas Territories (PESG)
PESG is available to public and private actors in the French overseas territories. It provides an advance for the cash flow required to pay the companies employed to carry out the investments and, whe...
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Educational resources
AFD has created a range of educational resources in French to raise awareness about international solidarity and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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AdaptAction: supporting climate change adaptation strategies
AdaptAction assists countries particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change with the implementation of their adaptation strategies. This AFD Group program offers technical assistance and ca...
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FEXTE: a cooperation and project preparation instrument
The Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers (FEXTE) finances technical expertise in the form of feasibility and project preparation studies in countries that receive ODA.
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FICOL: The French Local Authorities Financing Facility
The French Local Authorities Financing Facility (FICOL) funds development projects identified and implemented by French local authorities through their international partnerships.
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Biodiversity Partners Program: acting together for nature
The Biodiversity Partners Program (BIPP), led by the AFD Campus, assists public, private and non-profit entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs with the implementation of their projects for nature and biodive...
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Public sector transition loans for the French overseas territories (PSL-T): Subsidized loans for transitions
PSP-T assist public actors in the French overseas territories with the financing of their investment projects. These loans are dedicated to social, environmental and digital transitions in the French...
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Loans: the primary financing tool
AFD Group offers its clients a range of loan products tailored to the nature of their projects and borrower profiles.
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Socially Responsible and Sustainable Investments
This lies at the heart of our mandate. Socially responsible and sustainable investments (SRSIs) are financial or non-financial actions that seek to promote the sustainable development of countries acc...
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Funds and facilities: a source of complementary financing
Whether for project preparation or to finance specific themes (such as conflict prevention or climate adaptation), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) manages or leverages funds and facilities tha...
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