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The Seville conference: reshaping global financial architecture – Interview with Rémy Rioux
During the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive of AFD Group, reflects on the crucial stakes of this global meeting. As the current financia...
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Beyond "dichotomania"
The invention of the categories of “developed” and “developing” in the mid-20th century created a representation of the world whose impact has been nothing short of extraordinary. So much so tha...
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From Paris 2024 to Dakar 2026: can sport deliver on the Sport4SD promises?
One year on from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games and one year before the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, AFD Group remains fully committed to leveraging sport to drive sustainable development a...
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Activity Report 2024 The Environmental and Social Complaints Mechanism
The AFD Environmental and Social (E&S) Complaints Mechanism enables any individual, group, community or company who consider that they have been concretely affected by the environmental and/or social...
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Publication of the 1st Public Development Bank Reference Book
On the occasion of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, Pearson, in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the Finance in Com...
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Extreme heat events in Vietnam must be studied more extensively to develop efficient adaptation policies.
Climate change drives increased extreme heat events worldwide and Vietnam is no exception to this. Exposure to very high temperatures can have serious consequences on health and work capacity, which c...
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Cuba: a succession of economic and financial crises amid the weakening of the Cuban model
Cuba’s economic model, characterized by low productivity and a lack of diversification, is no longer sustainable. The country is facing an economic, social, and energy crisis that rivals the aftermath...
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UNOC 2025 – THE UNITED NATIONS OCEAN CONFERENCE
From 9 to 13 June 2025, France will host the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, in partnership with Costa Rica. This major international summit will bring together heads of state, i...
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Western Balkans
Present in the Western Balkans since 2019, AFD's mandate is to support the convergence of countries in the region towards European Union standards and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement...
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Vanuatu
An Oceanian archipelago made up of more than 80 islands, Vanuatu is particularly vulnerable to climate risks and natural disasters, putting pressure on both its population and economy. AFD has been a...
Regions and countries
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, a country with exceptional ecological wealth, has stood out for its sustained commitment to environmental and biodiversity conservation since the 1980s. Thanks to strong economic performan...
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Infrastructure
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Financial Systems
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Moldova
Since 2021, AFD has been supporting the Republic of Moldova in its convergence towards European Union standards and the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The AFD office was opened in Chisinau in...
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Crises and conflicts
AFD acts before, during, and after crises to strengthen the resilience and peacebuilding capacities of our partners, including public institutions, international organizations, and local civil society...
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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...
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