Publications and media
COP30: Who will pay for the climate?
A few days before the opening of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Thomas Melonio welcomes François Gemenne – political scientist, professor at HEC, president of the Observatory of Sustainable Finance, and co-a...
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Powering villages in Kenya's Turkana County
Although Kenya’s electrification rate is higher than the sub-Saharan average, rural areas still lag far behind.
Can Asia Sustain Its Growth?
In a context marked by renewed trade tensions, political uncertainty and major climate challenges, how can Asian economies remain resilient while pursuing sustainable and inclusive development? What a...
How are AFD and EU improving grain storage in Egypt?
In a global context marked by tensions, food security is a strategic priority for Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer. To address this dependency and strengthen its resilience, AFD is supporting...
Uganda: Microfinance Boosts Businesses
AFD is committed to enhancing financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda through its partnership with Pride Microfinance. This collaboration improves access to essenti...
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Why does AFD finance cultural and creative industries?
Behind a festival concert, a captivating television series, or a fascinating museum exhibition, there are entire sectors that need to be structured so that the cultural and creative industries (CCIs)...
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New Caledonia: Protecting the Ocean to Save the Planet
In this interview, Manuel Ducrocq, Head of the Coral Sea Natural Park, discusses New Caledonia's strong commitment to protecting its maritime area. This French territory in the Pacific has established...
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The AFD Group and the Mediterranean
In a regional context marked by increasing environmental pressures, the Mediterranean faces major challenges such as pollution, overfishing, and water stress. To protect this unique ecosystem, the AFD...
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Protecting the oceans: a vital challenge
The ocean plays a vital role for many countries — supporting development, food security, jobs, and the economy. Yet today, it is under growing threat from increasing human pressures. From coastline...
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Research Conversations replay: Bonds for Sustainable Development?
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Research Conversations replay: Identifying farming systems that contribute to food security, the fight against...
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Europe & Central Asia: On the road to high income?
In Europe and Central Asia, ten countries that have reached high-income status since 1990 have joined the European Union. Another 20 in the region have become more prosperous but their transition to h...
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Egypt: Reforming healthcare to promote equality
In Egypt, the universal health insurance reform is making steady progress, with its rollout now extended to six governorates, reaching nearly 5 million beneficiaries. In Ismaïlia, where over 80% of t...
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Research Conversations replay: What are the concrete effects of climate change education on ecological transit...
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Evaluating projects: a key issue for AFD
When a project ends, AFD's operational teams systematically assess the project's progress—resources, achievements, and results—by drafting a completion report. A project evaluation can then be conduct...
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Research Convesations replay: Comparative Study of Biodiversity Metrics for Public Development Banks: Challeng...
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Shaping the future of electricity between Kenya and Ethiopia
East African countries have joined forces to create an electricity backbone to trade energy and compensate for shortages in the region. Supported by a €90 million loan from AFD, the Kenya-Ethiopia int...
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Escaping child labour in Tanzania
Across Tanzania, 4.2 million children are subjected to the worst forms of forced labor. Discover the inspiring stories of children from northern Tanzania's Geita region who were able to escape the gri...
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Research Conversations replay: Greening Colombia's Economy: The Future of Jobs and Pensions and Implications f...
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Where does AFD's money come from, and where does it go ?
For more than 80 years, the Agence Française de Développement has contributed to implementing France's policy on development, sustainable investment and international solidarity. Through its public se...
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Housing: A Key Sector for the SDGs
Housing is an essential human right. Yet 1.6 billion people don’t have access to decent housing. By 2030, this figure could reach 3 billion. Since 2010, AFD has invested more than €2 billion to suppo...
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