AFD joins the Alliance for Security, Justice and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Alliance brings together governments, multilateral development banks, civil society organizations, and the private sector around a common goal : strengthening institutions, protecting vulnerable populations, and curbing illicit financial flows that fuel insecurity and undermine sustainable development. The initiative is structured around a steering committee and three technical working groups focused on protecting at-risk populations, reinforcing security and justice systems, and disrupting illicit economies.

"Security and development must go hand in hand,” said Rémy Rioux, CEO of the AFD group. “By joining this Alliance, AFD group reaffirms its commitment to address shared security challenges and build more resilient, inclusive and sustainable societies across the region. I want to thank Ilan Goldfajn and the Inter-American Development Bank for their leadership and vision in launching this initiative.”

“We are delighted to welcome the Agence Française de Développement as a valued partner in the Alliance for Security, Justice and Development. With each new member, our collective efforts gain strength and reach. AFD’s deep expertise and longstanding commitment to our region will be key in advancing our shared goals—protecting communities, reinforcing institutions, and disrupting illicit flows. Together, we are laying the foundation for a safer, more resilient, and more prosperous region,” said Ilan Goldfajn, IDB Group President.

The IDB will act as the Alliance’s technical secretariat, ensuring coordination and strategic support. AFD will contribute its financing capacity, technical expertise and longstanding partnerships in Latin America to help turn this shared agenda into concrete action on the ground.

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