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Support civil society organizations for local development in Burundi
The content of this project brief is the sole responsibility of AFD and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. For more than 15 years, AFD has been working alongside the civil s...
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Promoting education in Burundi for peace and equal opportunities
Education is a cornerstone of social cohesion and human capital, and a powerful engine for development. Since 2006, AFD has been providing continuous support to the education sector in Burundi to help...
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Research Conversations replay - Indonesia: Achieving a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition
This webinar is part of the conference series 'Research Conversations'.
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Strengthening the Healthcare System in the Republic of Burundi “Amagara Yacu – Our Health”
The project led by the French Red Cross aims to improve the quality of primary healthcare services and epidemiological surveillance in Burundi, with particular attention to gender inequalities that hi...
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Promoting menstrual health and hygiene Impact and lessons learned from two projects in Ethiopia and Madagascar
Menstrual health and hygiene is a global issue affecting nearly 500 million people. Despite being on the international agenda, there is still a lack of data to identify effective levers for promoting...
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Financial Systems – 2024 Activity Report
In 2024, AFD Group redefined its “Financial Systems” roadmap to better address sustainability challenges and the vulnerabilities of financial systems in developing countries. Amid an international...
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Discover the full scope of AFD’s action in Chad
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East Jerusalem: Strengthening Saint Joseph Hospital
Amid mounting pressure on the Palestinian health system, France – through AFD – is supporting an ambitious project to renovate and expand the Saint Joseph Hospital in East Jerusalem.
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Local Policies for the Conservation of the Bolivian Amazon for-est
In Bolivia, Pando’s Amazonian forests remain well-preserved thanks to a forest-fruit economy, yet face growing pressure from human activities such as farming, mining, and effects of cli-mate change....
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AFD and Qatar Fund for Development strengthen their cooperation to support the expansion of Saint Joseph Hospi...
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a cooperation agreement today in Doha to jointly support the renovation and expansion of Saint Joseph Hospi...
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AFD and ICRC renew their partnership to strengthen sustainable responses in crisis zones
The French Development Agency (AFD) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed their third Operational Framework Agreement (2025-2030), marking a new stage in a partnership co...
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Africa–France academic partnerships (PeA) program: Five new recipients
The Academic Partnerships Africa-France (PeA) program has just announced the winners of its third edition. Five projects jointly supported by 19 African and French higher education and research instit...
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Financing CSO projects
Is your CSO seeking financing for an international solidarity project or does it want to implement an AFD project? Find out about the mechanisms tailored to your needs.
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Sargassum strandings in the Caribbean - How can we integrate knowledge, innovation, and governance to find a s...
Although of natural origin, Sargassum has proliferated under the combined effects of climate change—warming waters, increased nutrient inputs, and altered ocean currents. The phenomenon has expanded a...
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Program to support BP in deploying its program to support women's entrepreneurship
This project aims to support Banco Popular in its objective of financing micro, small and me- dium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women, and businesses that promote equality be- tween men and wome...
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AFD, PROPARCO and French Healthcare are joining forces to boost the international visibility of French healthc...
The French Development Agency (AFD), PROPARCO and the French Healthcare Association today officially signed a strategic partnership agreement, marking a new milestone in the organization and promotion...
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In Kenya, women are building roads to opportunity
In Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions (ASAL), the development of road infrastructure is a key driver of connectivity, safety and access to services. In Maralal, the supported project favours labour-in...
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Our priorities
AFD Group has a mission to help construct a world in common, a world that preserves and protects five important “public goods”: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. As an accelerator an...
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Our history
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) was founded in 1941 and is the world’s oldest development bank. Created by General de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces during the Second World War,...
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Transparency and dialogue
Information, dialogue and responding to requests are the prerequisites for a relationship of trust with all our partners. This a commitment of all AFD Group. For us, supporting sustainable projects...
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