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Türkiye

A major player on the regional scene, Türkiye has experienced rapid development and transformations in recent decades, creating new opportunities, but also major imbalances. Its challenge today: to co...

The ceremony 80 years by your side - the replay

To mark AFD's 80th anniversary, a special event has been broadcast live online on December 2. It promises to be a kind of polyphonic concert, where words, emotions and points of view from all over the...

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The only French overseas community in North America, the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, at the gateway to Canada, is made up of eight islands and islets, boasting a unique geographical landsca...

Training in Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries

It was all finalized during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to South Africa. AFD, Senghor University and the Trace platform signed a protocol of intent to train stakeholders in Africa’s cultu...

PASAS: A Platform for Analysis of the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin

The PASAS platform supports contextual analysis and thematic research for a better understanding and improved monitoring of the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin.

Loan Agreement Signed with China for the climate

An AFD loan of €27 M to the Chinese Ministry of finances was signed to finance a biomass cogeneration project - generating two forms of energy in the same power plant - in the county of Pianguan in Sh...

France’s Anti-corruption Strategy - Integral to its Global Activities

The United Nations General Assembly is meeting in a special session on corruption, on June 2 to 4, 2021, in New York. During the session, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs presented F...

Climate Finance of projects financed by AFD: The First Training Sessions in China

Blue Action Fund: A Major Player in the Protection of Marine Biodiversity

Over just five years, the Blue Action Fund, established by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and supported by AFD Group, has helped to create and consolidate more th...

AFD Group's Partnerships Around the World

Partnerships account for a large portion of AFD’s operations. Whether they take the form of delegations, direct funding or co-financing, partnerships are fundamental to the Group’s activity. Below is...

Indonesia: On Course for Sustainable Ocean Management

The visit to Indonesia by the French Minister of the Sea, Annick Girardin, has highlighted not only the progress of projects financed by AFD, but also the importance of promoting sustainable managemen...

Franco-Turkish Forest Protection: a Photo Exhibition

A photo exhibition shows the ten-year cooperation between Turkish and French actors for sustainable forest management.

European Union and AFD Group: the Pact for a Sustainable Future

During the European Development Days (EDD) on June 15 and 16, 2021, AFD Group and the European Union reflected on the nature of development activities and their impact on the fight against climate cha...

Clarification From Agence Francaise de Developpement in Lebanon

Erroneous information is circulating on social networks and in the country concerning the embezzlement of AFD funds and the theft of 20 million euros by the advisers of the Lebanese Ministry of Energy...

[Feature Report] Forests: As vital as they are vulnerable

Whether as vast sources of biodiversity, carbon sinks, or as food sources, forests are vital for life on Earth. But they’re under constant threat by human activities and climate change. In this featur...

6 Good Reasons to Preserve Forests  

They contribute to biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change and pollution – just a few of the many boons bestowed by forests worldwide. Here we review the six main reasons why we should...

Combating Deforestation in the Congo Basin

The world’s second largest rainforest is threatened by deforestation. On the ground, AFD is stepping up its support for sustainable management projects for forest ecosystems.

Mobilizing Local Populations in Forest Management 

Achieving sustainable forest management often requires participation by local and indigenous peoples of the forest area, but there are many obstacles to achieving this. That’s why Agence Française de...

In the Struggle to Make Forests Sustainable, how Effective are Verification Systems?

Whether it’s durable walnut to make a table, or rich and robust oak for the beams of a home, good quality wood can fetch a high price. But thriving markets have contributed to high levels of deforesta...