Archives: 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006
July 2010
How to improve food crisis prevention in the Sahel?
Prices on local agricultural markets provide precious information on the future availability of products and consequently help to anticipate food crises. This new indicator enhances methods of action to fight the dramatic famines the region suffers from. <Next>
Recovery Plan supports 11 000 jobs in French Overseas Communities
The Government has mandated AFD to implement some of the measures of the national recovery plan in the French Overseas Communities, particularly two new bank loan guarantees. These guarantees help beneficiary companies face cash flow problems caused by the crisis. <Download the report (in French)>
Millennium Development Goals: where do we stand?
As Ban Ki-Moon presents a progress report on the MDGs, take a look at AFD’s strategy and the actions it finances for each of the eight goals. <Next>
6 milliards d'euros d’engagements pour les pays méditerranéens
Dans la dynamique de l’Union pour la Méditerranée, l’AFD apporte des réponses concrètes pour renforcer la croissance et la convergence des économies de la région. Ses financements devraient s’élever à 6 milliards d’euros sur les cinq prochaines années.<En savoir plus>
AFD: almost a billion euros of financing in the French Overseas Communities in 2009
With almost a billion euros (€973M) of financing in 2009, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group has been scaling up its support for the French Overseas Communities and private sector. <Next>
Conférence "Villes Latino-Américaines et qualité de vie : état des lieux et perspectives"
Le 2 juillet, journée exceptionnelle de conférences et tables rondes, en présence de nombreux experts sud-américains et français, à l'AFD, Salle Jacques Alliot. Entrée libre, venez nombreux ! <En savoir plus>
Developing Africa’s fair trade and organic cotton sector
The niche created by the fair trade and organic cotton market is a real opportunity for African cotton. AFD is financing actions to improve the competitiveness of the entire market which provides millions of West and Central African families with a livelihood <next>
Mauritania: insurance to reduce maternal and infant mortality
In a country where maternal and infant mortality remain at a very high level, the obstetrical package has given extremely promising results. This insurance system is financed by AFD and women that subscribe to it can benefit from all pregnancy-related healthcare, from delivery to post-natal supervision. <Next>
June 2010
Dov Zerah designated Chief Executive Officer of the AFD
After a hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Senate and the National Assembly, Dov Zerah was appointed CEO of the Agence Française de Développement by the Council of Ministers on June 2, 2010. <See his Curriculum Vitae>
6 milliards d'euros d’engagements pour les pays méditerranéens
Dans la dynamique de l’Union pour la Méditerranée, l’AFD apporte des réponses concrètes pour renforcer la croissance et la convergence des économies de la région. Ses financements devraient s’élever à 6 milliards d’euros sur les cinq prochaines années.<En savoir plus>
Education, goal still far off?
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup kick-off just around the corner, AFD expresses continued support for the “1Goal: Education for All” campaign that aims to push world leaders to keep their promises for 2015. 72 million children are indeed still deprived of access to education. <More>
Un aéroport à la hauteur des ambitions sud-africaines
Plaque tournante des flux de personnes et de marchandises dans la région, l’Afrique du sud a saisi l’opportunité de la Coupe du monde de football pour moderniser et agrandir l’aéroport international de Johannesbourg. L’AFD a financé cette extension à hauteur de 85 M €. <Lire la suite>
L’AFD au 3ème Salon des Solidarités
Venez nous retrouver durant ces trois jours de rencontres avec des experts du secteur de la solidarité : conférences, tables rondes, expositions, projections de films, du 4 au 6 juin, à Paris. Et découvrez le Village OMD dédié aux Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement OMD. <Communiqué de presse> <Site du Salon>
New and improved website for more transparent remittances
A new and improved version of the envoidargent.fr remittance website is now online featuring a comprehensive list of fee comparisons and an interactive space for contributions. The aim: promote transparency and help bring down fees.<More>
May 2010
Learn about our biodiversity protection projects
To mark International Biodiversity Day: a spotlight on AFD’s strategy to preserve the planet’s richest but most threatened areas <More>
'A Savoir': New Collection published by AFD
AFD’s Research Department has just launched the A Savoir collection. The first edition, “The Regulation of Water and Sanitation Services in DCs” is now available. <Find out more>
3rd Forum Convergences, the appointment of development experts
Initiated in 2008, Convergence 2015 is now a European event essential for all development actors. Initially focused on microfinance, its scope has broadened to include social business all solutions to reduce poverty. <Find out more>
Water for peace in the Middle East
Water, the source of life, is an underground cause of conflict in the Middle East. AFD is helping Palestinian and Israeli local authorities implement a coherent policy to protect cross-border aquifers
April 2010
AFD posts record growth in its activities
With €6.2bn of financing, AFD’s activity has reached a record level this year. In an international context marked by the crisis, AFD is contributing to efforts to kick start the global economic recovery in South countries and the French Overseas Communities. <Download the report> <The Press realease>
'A Savoir': New Collection published by AFD
AFD’s Research Department has just launched the A Savoir collection. The first edition, “The Regulation of Water and Sanitation Services in DCs” is now available. <Find out more>
AFD partner of the TV program "C’est pas sorcier : En route pour la jungle" devoted to sustainable forest management
The Agence Française de développement, France 3 and Canal France International engaged in a partnership for a special TV-show C’est pas sorcier on biodiversity. On France 3, the 14 april 2010 at 8h35 p.m, for their first prime-time slot our two hosts, Fred and Jamy, will take us on an exceptional adventure, right into the heart of one of the jewels of the planet: the Congo Basin. <More>
March 2010
Comoros: improving heathcare
AFD is supporting the association Caritas Comores so that it can strengthen its healthcare services for the most vulnerable populations. The project will finance training for medical and paramedical staff, allocations for equipment and drugs, as well as rehabilitations…<Find out more>
Agence Française de Développement to meet citizens to raise their awareness of development aid
From 25 to 28 March, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) will be welcoming the general public on its stand at the SUSTAINABLE PLANET Fair (Salon PLANÈTE DURABLE) so that it can find out about its action, projects and beneficiaries. On the agenda for these three days: testimonies, film screenings, meetings with experts, readings and conferences… <More>
South Africa: promoting access to decent housing
AFD supports the South African government’s policy for the social and economic integration of historically disadvantaged populations by allocating lines of credit to banks that finance access to property for low-income households <Find out more>
"Le temps de l'Afrique", de Jean-Michel Severino et Olivier Ray
A l’occasion du cinquantenaire des indépendances africaines et de la sortie du livre Le temps de l’Afrique de Jean-Michel Severino et Olivier Ray (éditions Odile Jacob, en librairie le 18 mars 2010), venez débattre des transformations africaines et de leurs enjeux sur le forum du site www.letempsdelafrique.com.
Focales : nouvelle collection publiée par l’AFD
Le département de la recherche de l’AFD lance en 2010 de nouvelles collections pour ses publications. Les deux premiers numéros de la collection Focales viennent de paraître. <En savoir plus> <Accéder au site de la Recherche>
February 2010
Mexico : supporting the fight against climate change
Egypt : wastewater treatment plant extension
AFD is financing the extension of the Gabal el Asfar wastewater treatment plant alongside the African Development Bank. This extension will raise the plant’s treatment capacity by 500 000 m3 a day. It will become Africa’s biggest wastewater treatment plant.<More>
Urgency in Haiti
In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday 12 January 2010, France has been mobilizing to provide support to populations. Present in Haiti since 1976, the AFD is involved in the preparation of reconstruction along with other international donors < More information >
January 2010
Reunion Island: an enhanced partnership
On Reunion Island, AFD’s financing aims to support the productive sector, build the capacities of public actors, contribute to a catching-up process for basic infrastructure and a more sustainable development of the island. It also promotes the integration of the local authority into its regional area. <Find out more>
South Africa: supporting research on HIV
AFD is supporting the Desmond Tutu Foundation for an operational research project on screening and simultaneous treatment for AIDS and tuberculosis… <Find out more>
Competition and Marketplace on Innovative Financial Solutions for Development: New Internet Site
AFD, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the World Bank will co-host an international Marketplace on Innovative Financial Solutions for Development (2010 MIF) to be held in Paris on March, 4-5 2010. <More>