Investing in a World in Common
Our expertise
About us
Climate, biodiversity, peace, education, employment, gender equality, global health… Our teams are involved in over 4,000 projects across the French Overseas Territories and in 160 countries. In doing so, we contribute to France’s policy on sustainable investment and international solidarity, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Where we operate
With a network of 85 offices across five continents, AFD operates through 17 regional directorates worldwide, including in French Overseas Territories and Brussels.
Its operations are structured around five geographic areas: Africa, the European Neighbourhood, the Orient, Latin America, and the Three Oceans.
Latest news
Supporting Southeast Asia's energy transition
How can Southeast Asian countries share electricity more effectively as renewable energy expands? AFD is supporting the development of the ASEAN Power Grid, a major program to connect electricity ne...
Published on September 21, 2026
Development or climate action? Rethinking the choice at "La Fabrique de la Diplomatie"
Published on September 7, 2026
Serbia and Albania: projects driving closer integration with the European Union
Published on September 14, 2026
Videos
Why is development essential in conflict zones?
Published on September 21, 2026
How is Ethiopia transforming its electricity and digital networks?
Published on September 14, 2026
How AFD Group supports closer ties with the EU
Published on September 4, 2026
Projects with sustainable impact
Current events
AI and the Future of Work in the Global South: Job Apocalypse or Job Opportunity?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping labor markets around the world. While public debate largely focuses on advanced economies and the impact of automation on skilled jobs, a different reality is unfo...
Online
Publications & Media
Discover our podcasts
Impacts in figures
-
121 million people will benefit from improved access to essential services (water, energy, health, sanitation...) thanks to solidarity and sustainable investments (SSI) granted in 2024
-
40 million hectares of natural areas and forests have already been conserved or restored thanks to investments made between 2014 and 2024
-
1st development bank 100% aligned with the Paris Agreement
-
55% of our projects include a goal to promote gender equality