Press releases
Fourth Meeting of the ASEAN-France Development Partnership Committee: France Strengthens Partnership for Susta...
The fourth meeting of the ASEAN-France Development Partnership Committee (AF-DPC) took place today at the ASEAN Headquarters, marking a significant step in regional cooperation for sustainable and res...
The elevated section of Hanoi Metro Line 3 to open with substantial support of the French government, AFD, EIB...
The elevated section of Hanoi Metro Line 3 (8 stations) has been officially inaugurated on 09 November 2024. It will connect Nhon to Cau Giay over approximately 8 km, offering an environmentally frien...
Agence Française de Développement concludes negotiations for the R7.6bn (400 M€) public policy loan for SA’s J...
Marking its 30-year anniversary of collaboration with South Africa, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has concluded negotiations for a R7.6 billion loan for the implementation of the country’s J...
With more than 4 bn EUR invested in 30 years, AFD further commits to a fair energy transition in South Africa
Present in Johannesburg to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership between AFD and South Africa, Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of the French Development Agency (AFD), announced several...
DBSA and AFD Partner to Drive Social Innovation and Community Empowerment in South Africa’s Just Energy Transi...
8 November – Johannesburg - The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are continuing a 30-year partnership with a contribution of €200 000, aimed at ex...
Agence Française de Développement signs a EUR 6,5 million grant agreement to support the development of Eskom...
Johannesburg, 07 November 2024 – Eskom and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today signed a EUR 6,5 million (ZAR 125 million) grant agreement to support the public electricity utility in the dev...
Indonesia, France and the EU strengthen their partnership to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition
On 1st November 2024, Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) strengthened their cooperation to accelerate Indonesia’s transition to a...
The Nature Conservancy and the group Agence française de développement strengthen their partnership for the pr...
The wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding formalises a commitment to step up collective efforts to support biodiversity and climate positive outcomes toward a fairer and more resilient world
Bancóldex Accesses Transformational Credit Line of US100 Million from AFD
These resources, provided by AFD (Agence Française de Développement), will enable funding for, among other aspects, climate change mitigation and adaptation, economic and social development, strengthe...
South African National Biodiversity Institute and UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centr...
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), launched the second edition of the Mappi...
AFD and city of Johannesburg strengthen long-term partnership for spatial transformation and climate transitio...
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (CoJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to renew their partnership. This agreement marks a...
Laos-France annual review of bilateral cooperation
On Wednesday 23 October, Laos and France held their bilateral cooperation portfolio meeting, which was chaired by H.E. Ms. Phonevanh Outhavong, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment and H.E. Ms. Si...
30 Years of Cooperation Between France and Laos with AFD
The Agence française de Développement (AFD) celebrated its 30 years of engagement in Laos during an official ceremony held at the residence of the French Embassy in Vientiane. This event marks three d...
EU and AFD Boost Sustainable Urban Development with FAST-Cities Guarantee
Today the EU and Agence Française de Développement Group signed the financial guarantee "Financing and Accelerating the Sustainable Transition of Cities" (FAST-Cities).
IDB, AFD to Boost Co-Financing and Strengthen Coordination
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed an agreement to boost co-financing and strengthen their long-standing collaboration partnership to help both in...
USD54 Million Credit Line and A €675,000 Grant Dedicated To Foster Low-Carbon And Climate-Resilient Growth In ...
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has inked a strategic partnership with the Bank of Punjab (BoP) aimed at developing a low-carbon and resilient economic model in Pakistan.
FRANCE-EGYPT: A MEETING TO PURSUE AN EMBLEMATIC REFORM FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Following the meeting held in Paris on Monday September 30, the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, and representatives of the Agence f...
GEAPP Leadership Council Backs Transformational Plan to Electrify Africa
New York | September 23, 2024 ― At the 79th United Nations General Assembly and New York Climate Week, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Leadership Council (GLC) convened three dozen le...
G7 DFIs, MedAccess, EIB, and IFC Announce MoU for Surge Financing Initiative for Medical Countermeasures
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Today, participating G7 development finance institutions (DFIs), MedAccess, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced the signin...
Cyrille Bellier in Southeast Asia: Strengthened Cooperation for Sustainable Development and a Just Energy Tra...
Cyrille Bellier, Director of Europe, Middle-East, Asia Department at Agence Française de Développement (AFD), recently led a strategic mission in Southeast Asia, covering Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietn...
