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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...

AFD Group strengthens its partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation

AFD Group and the Aga Khan Foundation have signed an ambitious partnership to support coastal populations and ecosystems in the Indian Ocean.

Concrete progress for public development banks at the UN conference in Seville

Held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July 3, the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) marked a major step forward in international finance, with public development ba...

The energy transition: what are the alternatives to air conditioning?

Air conditioning systems are energy-intensive and are also highly polluting. AFD is exploring and supporting alternative solutions for hospitals, schools, and homes to build a more energy-efficient, e...

Human rights and rights of nature

Veolia and AFD sign strategic partnership to accelerate ecological transformation in developing countries

Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation, and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a partnership agreement on July 18, 2025, to strengthen their collaboration in support...

Papua New Guinea

Home to 80 percent of the Pacific Islands’ population and one of the world’s most important biodiversity refuges, Papua New Guinea is a key partner for AFD Group. This partnership, focused on climate...

Ukraine

Ukraine must cope not only with the ongoing war of aggression afflicting the country and with the emergencies that result; it must also plan for the future. To help the country tackle the multiple c...

Fighting Inequalities

Bid invitations and procurement

Here at AFD, we monitor the proper use of our financing. To do so, we impart the general principles of our competitive bidding procedures to the contracting authorities which receive AFD financing. We...

Agence Française de Développement issues a €1.5 billion 2.750% RegS Sustainable benchmark due 30th September 2...

On Wednesday June 11th, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA- / AA- (S&P / Fitch) (Negative / Negative) issued a new €1.5 billion Sustainable benchmark bond maturing on September 30th, 20...

Promoting the financing of sustainable infrastructure in north-eastern Brazil

By strengthening its financing offer for sustainable infrastructure, Banco do Nordeste contributes to increasing investments with positive impacts on the climate and on reducing social inequalities in...

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...

Financing the transition to a low-carbon economy in Brazil

In Brazil, AFD is collaborating with BNDES to finance public policies for sustainable development. This partnership has enabled the financing of major infrastructure projects in the energy and transpo...

Promoting sustainable investments and the bioeconomy in Amazônia Legal

Through innovative and tailored financial instruments, Banco da Amazônia is paving the way for a prosperous Brazilian Amazon that benefits both its people and its precious eco-systems.

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

By mobilizing the private sector, public-private partnerships (PPPs) address the challenges of developing essential infrastructure and services. AFD Group supports the creation of enabling conditions...