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Bridging Divides: Evidence-Based Policies for Inequality Reduction and Sustainable Development
International conference of the EU-AFD Research Facility on Inequalities
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Towards new partnerships to transform food systems
The transformation of food systems is at the heart of sustainable development issues. On the eve of the Paris International Agricultural Show, which will open its doors on 22 February, AFD, the French...
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Presentation of the annual report Latin American Economic Outlook 2024 Financing Sustainable Development
Join the presentation of the 17th edition of Latin American Economic Outlook, jointly produced by the OECD Development Centre, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbea...
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Mainstreaming the wildlife economy into agricultural policy to improve biodiversity and socio-economic outcome...
How can certain agricultural models contribute to the development of biodiversity-compatible public policies?
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How can the intersection of gender and commons perspectives establish a new framework for action for developme...
In recent decades, significant progress has been made in connecting gender and commons issues, both in academic approaches and in concrete initiatives. Gaining a better understanding of this literatur...
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AFD Group and Energy Transition in Eastern Africa
In Eastern Africa, one in two people still lacks access to electricity, with significant disparities from one country to another. Yet, the region stands out with an energy mix made up of nearly 80 % r...
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Supporting the upscaling of Nigeria's electric power industry
The reform of the power sector is one of the main pillars of Nigeria’s growth strategy. AFD contributes to its success by supporting the modernization of training in the sector.
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Infographic - Our activity to support agriculture, rural development and biodiversity in 2024
In 2024, AFD Group made significant commitments to agriculture, rural development and biodiversity, amounting to €1.7 billion. AFD’s investments focused in particular on agricultural sectors, climate...
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A sleek new metro for India’s “Silicon Valley” cuts congestion and smog
Driven largely by its tech industry, Bangalore’s rapid growth has been a boon for India’s economy. But it’s also led to severe traffic congestion and strained infrastructure. The city’s major metro pr...
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Bangladesh: Sorting sanitation to protect the ecosystem
On the southeast coast of Bangladesh, Chattogram is one of the world’s oldest ports with a natural harbor. But the bustling port city struggles to deal with sewage management, which is taking its toll...
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SIDBI and AFD sign USD 100 million Credit Facility Agreement (CFA) to foster Green Finance in Indian MSME sec...
New Delhi – 13 February, 2025: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and AFD have signed a USD 100 million credit facility agreement (CFA) to scale up Green Finance solutions for Ind...
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Bangladesh hold 6th Annual Consultation Meeting
Agence Française de Développement and the Government of Bangladesh held the 6th Annual Consultation Meeting in Dhaka. The goal was to discuss the copperation between GOB and AFD over the new developme...
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Civil society organizations (CSOs)
AFD and civil society organizations (CSOs) work together to strengthen civil society’s contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Training: learning together to transform the world
AFD Group Campus is our training center, created to build a shared foundation of knowledge, to share experiences, and to learn the necessary skills to design and implement high-impact projects that su...
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Financial Institutions and Banks
Banks and financial institutions play a direct role in reducing inequality, improving access to essential services, and combating climate change.
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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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Project preparation funds
Partnership tools to ensure needs are taken into account upstream. Project preparation funds are used to finance feasibility studies and technical assistance in order to prepare future investment p...
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Overseas France: shared solutions for shared oceans
Faced with disruptions linked to climate change and the degradation of their ecosystems, the French Overseas Territories are mobilizing. Through nature-based solutions, regional cooperation, and scien...
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13th AFD International Conference on Development - Inequalities and Social Cohesion
On December 6th and 7th, 2018, the 13th International Conference of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) was held in Paris . For this new edition, AFD decided to focus on inequalities and social co...
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