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AFD Group strengthens its alliances in East Asia to support sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific region
In line with President Emmanuel Macron’s tour of East Asia from April 1 to 3, 2026, AFD Group has further consolidated its partnerships with Japanese and South Korean development agencies to accelerat...
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The energy crisis: public building efficiency is no longer optional
With recurring hydrocarbon crises, energy price volatility, supply tensions and pressure on public finances are worsening. In many countries, the energy crisis is no longer a distant prospect, but a d...
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2026 GRN Development Banking Research Conference
Public Banks in a Changing Global Financial Architecture
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Ethiopia: An Economy under Reconstruction
Since mid-2024, Ethiopia’s economy has been gradually emerging from crisis, supported by the implementation of an IMF-backed reform program. Focused on exchange rate liberalization, fiscal consolidati...
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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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Investing in Vocational Training and Decent Employment
At every stage of a person’s career path, access to quality training is essential to strengthen employability, support economic growth, and promote inclusive development.
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Historical and prospective dimensions of aging in the Western Balkans
The background paper provides literature review of Historical and Prospective Dimensions of Aging in the Western Balkans. It represents one of the most comprehensive regional analyses of demographic t...
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Zambia
Zambia, a landlocked Southern African country, has many strengths: political stability, mining resources, great economic potential and rich biodiversity. But poverty remains high and inequalities prev...
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Green education for climate resilience in Iraq
The Project addresses climate change issues, including water scarcity and the lack of community strategies for resilience and adaptation.
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Christophe Lecourtier appointed Chief Executive Officer of AFD Group, effective 11 May 2026
“I warmly congratulate Christophe Lecourtier on his appointment today as Chief Executive Officer of the AFD Group, succeeding me as of 11 May. It has been a great honor to lead AFD over the past 10 ye...
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Support for the development of pro-nature community enterprises in Southern Africa
The project aims to establish, in Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa, socio-economic and environmental conditions that are favorable to the development of “pro-nature” community enterprises within thr...
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AFD and IFAD deepen partnership to boost rural development globally
Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today signed a new agreement es...
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Does Climate Change Vulnerability Matter for the Allocation of Adaptation Finance? An Empirical Analysis of Do...
Climate change adaptation is a central challenge for sustainable development, particularly for the most exposed countries. While international agreements emphasize prioritizing vulnerable countries, h...
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New Loan for the Circular Economy in Turkey : AFD and TSKB Deepen Their Partnership
The Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a new EUR 150 million credit facility to finance companies committed to transitioning towar...
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Africa - 10 flagship energy access project
Access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity is a key driver of economic and social development. Despite significant progress in recent years, universal access to electricity across the...
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How does AFD support the energy transition away from fossil fuel dependence?
In response to energy price volatility and supply tensions, dependence on fossil fuels is emerging more than ever as a source of vulnerability. To address this, Agence Française de Développement (AFD...
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Africa
Demographic, social, ecological, energy, political, and technological transitions … African countries face decisive challenges for their future. AFD is rising to meet them.
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Cashew and macadamia sectors - ACAMOZ II project
Improve the competitiveness of cashew and macadamia value chains in Zambézie prov-ince (Gilé, Gurué and Pebane districts) and Niassa by combining support for sector governance, economic and social dev...
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Annual results 2025: AFD Group confirms its robustness
In 2025, AFD Group maintained a high level of activity in a more challenging environment. With €13.7 billion in commitments, more than 1,120 new projects, €7.8 billion allocated to climate action, and...
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The opinion of G7 countries on international partnerships
This unprecedented survey, involving 70,000 respondents, reveals not so much a rejection of international cooperation as an urgent need for explanations, clarity, and evidence. While a large share of...
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