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North Africa Regional Office

As the Mediterranean gateway of the African continent, North Africa holds a distinctive position in AFD Group operations, reflecting the depth and diversity of France’s relations with the region. In 2...

Gulf of Guinea Regional Office

As a gateway between the Sahel, the Lake Chad region and the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea is a demographic and economic heavyweight at the continental level. However, its dynamics are hampered b...

East Africa Regional Office

Bordering the Sahel and the Democratic Republic of Congo, East Africa is the most populous area in Africa. Although the region has seen the strongest economic growth on the continent over the last 20...

Southern Africa Regional Office

AFD’s activities in Southern Africa span ten countries bordering the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, from Angola to Mozambique. The subregion includes several of the highest-income economies in sub-Sahara...

Andes Regional Office

The Andean countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) share not only a common history but also the same language and part of the Amazon rainforest, which is directly connected to the Andes Mounta...

Mexico, Cuba and Central America Regional Office

Fighting climate change, preserving biodiversity, reducing social inequalities and improving the management of essential services… Mexico, Cuba and the countries of Central America face the same chall...

Brazil-Southern Cone Regional Office

Climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity - Brazil and Argentina share common characteristics and therefore have to face similar challenges. In the Brazil-Southern Cone region, AFD...

The project cycle at AFD

Identification, Instruction, Contractualization, Implementation, and Completion constitute the five main stages in the lifecycle of a project financed by AFD.

Official development assistance (ODA)

Official development assistance (ODA) refers to funds allocated by governments to support the development of eligible countries.

Keeping AFD Group’s promise

The French Programming Act of 2021 on Inclusive Development and Combating Global Inequalities has made AFD Group a unique player in the development finance ecosystem. AFD Group’s three funding arms –...

Our economic model

AFD is first and foremost a public bank, and finances itself mainly by borrowing on the markets, made possible by the financial stability of its sole shareholder: the French State.

Raising awareness and training employees

Since 2004, AFD Group has developed and implemented a corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach that applies both to its internal operations and to its financing activities. AFD Group is committe...

2023 evaluations report

2022 activity and corporate social responsibility report

AFD Group 2019-2020 Annual Results

Supporting BDMG in financing public climate

By deploying an innovative financing offer aimed at municipalities, the Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG) supports the development of sustainable cities that combine social cohesion, economic pe...

Research on West Africa

Currently in its closing phase, this research program aims to enhance and promote knowledge production on the West Africa, in close collaboration with West African researchers and contributors to publ...

Supporting the transformation of BRDE’s financing strategy

The Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) is strengthening its transformation into a sustainable development bank with the support of AFD. A total financing package of €70.5 million (loan...

French Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

AFD Group offers French civil society organizations (CSOs) a range of tools and mechanisms to support their work. Every year, we issue a call for projects and expressions of intent to co-finance devel...

Supporting BRDE’s strategy for financing SDG-oriented projects

By strengthening its financing offer for green and sustainable projects, the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) supports investments with a positive impact on the Sustainable Developmen...