Bridge overlooking
the Mekong in Cambodia.
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AFD Group
in 2019
With 14.1 billion euros committed in 2019, AFD Group – with its subsidiary Proparco and in connection with the French technical cooperation agency Expertise France – finances and supports development projects in 115 countries. It invests in a more just and a more sustainable world, thanks to a wide range of financial and technical instruments. It is also acting with its partners to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 crisis.
Avec 14,1 milliards d’euros engagés
en 2019, le groupe AFD - avec sa filiale Proparco et en lien avec l’agence française
de coopération technique Expertise
France - finance et accompagne des
projets de développement dans 115 pays.
Il investit dans un monde plus juste et
plus durable grâce à une large palette d’instruments financiers et techniques.
Il agit également avec ses partenaires pour
contrer les effets de la crise du Covid-19.
.1BM
€
in annual commitments
Sao Kunthea, rice producer
in Kampong Thom, Cambodia.
For AFD Group, 2019 was a year of accelerated action, the start of many new projects and the updating of its strategies in a world on the move, riddled with tensions and crises. In this context, AFD’s responsiveness has been remarkable.
Its teams have succeeded in combining thorough, long-term work with quick responses to emergencies, notably in the Sahel. The Group continues the process of incorporating the SDGs and 100% climate in its sectoral, geographic and project strategies. It’s a complex process, but this continuous adjustment effort is reinforcing the Group’s influence on the international debate. Today, AFD is seen as a place of innovation and creativity, in connection with the International Development Finance Club (IDFC), and in a context of greater cooperation with more and more diverse partners. The Group’s expansion to include Expertise France will further strengthen its ability to influence.
AFD Group demonstrated its responsiveness in the face of the health crisis, which began largely unnoticed at the end of 2019 and has since rocked the entire world. How to look back on 2019 without mentioning a crisis that continues to wreak such devastation? At the heart of the tumult caused by Covid-19, and at the dawn of a major economic and social crisis whose effects are coming into view, AFD’s teams have demonstrated courage and responsiveness. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I want to salute these efforts and this commitment, and to express our full confidence in the men and women who make up the AFD Group, to meet the challenges ahead.
Laurence Tubiana, President of AFD’s Board of Directors
AFD’s responsiveness has been remarkable
A tenacious quest for impact
In surpassing the targeted commitments of 14 billion euros
in 2019, AFD Group met an unprecedented quantitative
challenge and reached a critical sum, while fulfilling its five
qualitative commitments. First among which is the fight
against climate change and the strengthening of social ties,
above all on the African continent – the Group’s geographical
priority.
This growth comes alongside a tenacious search for impact,
to live up to the “new ambition” that the French President
wishes to infuse in France’s development policy. This is the
idea behind the gradual transformation of AFD Group into
an operational platform, open to all partners and mobilizing
actors from the private sector, research and civil society,
to progress together toward sustainable development.
Today, with this strategic direction, the results it has produced
and the exceptional mobilization of its teams throughout the
world, AFD can provide a response to the health, economic
and environmental crises triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This inclusive, low-carbon response falls within the framework
of the “Health in Common” initiative, and is in partnership
with public development banks from around the world,
whom we will assemble in Paris next November.
Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of AFD Group
In surpassing the targeted commitments of 14 billion euros in 2019, AFD Group met an unprecedented quantitative challenge and reached a critical sum, while fulfilling its five qualitative commitments. First among which is the fight against climate change and the strengthening of social ties, above all on the African continent – the Group’s geographical priority.
This growth comes alongside a tenacious search for impact, to live up to the “new ambition” that the French President wishes to infuse in France’s development policy. This is the idea behind the gradual transformation of AFD Group into an operational platform, open to all partners and mobilizing actors from the private sector, research and civil society, to progress together toward sustainable development.
Today, with this strategic direction, the results it has produced and the exceptional mobilization of its teams throughout the world, AFD can provide a response to the health, economic and environmental crises triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. This inclusive, low-carbon response falls within the framework of the “Health in Common” initiative, and is in partnership with public development banks from around the world, whom we will assemble in Paris next November.
Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of AFD Group
Editorials
in the field
In 2019, AFD Group supported 1,072 new development projects.
Three thousand staff and contractors helped implement and realize
our commitments in the field, striving to achieve the Sustainable
Development Goals by 2030.
In 2019, AFD Group supported
1,072 new development projects.
Three thousand staff and
contractors helped implement
and realize our commitments
in the field, striving to achieve
the Sustainable Development
Goals by 2030.
Results
people use a new
or reconditioned lane
or road every day
of drinking water
per day financed
hectares of natural
spaces protected
or restored
people benefited
from better electricity
services
finance actors
funded
children enrolled in primary
and middle school, of
whom 1.2 M girls
people benefited
from improved
essential services
people will see
improved access
to healthcare
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M m3
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thanks to projects supported by AFD,
In 2019,
Children in Isare, rural community on
the outskirts of Bujumbura, Burundi.
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committed
to climate adaptation
projects
engagés pour
des projets
d'adaptation
climat
BN
Nearly €
committed to projects
which integrate
a gender dimension
€ BN
committed to energy projects
€ BN
.
in AFD Group’s activity
Three intersecting markers
Children in Isare, rural community
on the outskirts of Bujumbura, Burundi.
Health
€ M
Agriculture and
food security
€ M
Education and
vocational training
€ M
Environment and
natural resources
Environment and natural resources
€ M
Water and
sanitation
€ BN
Miscellaneous
and multisector
€ BN
Productive sector
€ BN
Infrastructure and
urban development
Infrastructure
and urban
development
€ BN
Projects
in all
domains
.
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.
.
cannot wait
Gender equality is central to AFD Group’s feminist and “100% social links” commitment. Access to essential services, the fight against gender-based violence, women’s empowerment, the reduction of inequalities in the face of climate issues: all are components in our drive for equality.
Gender equality is central to AFD Group’s feminist and “100% social links” commitment. Access to essential services, the fight against gender-based violence, women’s empowerment, the reduction of inequalities in the face of climate issues: all are components in our drive for equality.
Gender equality
100% Paris Agreement
Climate and development are two urgent issues that are inextricably connected. Our objective? Make our projects compatible with the Paris Agreement. In 2019, the fight against climate change represents 51% of our international commitments, with greater efforts made to boost adaptation.
Climate :
Stopping violence against women in Central Africa
AFD works with the Pierre Fabre Foundation to build a center for the overall care of women who are victims of violence in Bangui, Central African Republic. It’s a partnership finalized in the presence of Doctor Denis Mukwege, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.
Certified teak plantation belonging
to the Proteak company in Mexico
time for action
The foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals, biodiversity, is now at the heart of the international agenda. Climate issues and the conservation of ecosystems are inseparable. In this context, AFD Group is making the preservation of biodiversity a priority, like the fight against climate change.
Biodiversity :
Mozambique:
a sanctuary of biodiversity to
be preserved
The Niassa National Reserve, one of the last preserved wild regions of Africa, has not been spared from poaching. In its commitment to conservation, Mozambique has taken several coordinated measures in an effort to stop the massacres from continuing.
Since 2006, nearly half of
Mozambique’s elephants have disappeared.
All Africa,
our top priority
Demographic, social, ecological, energy, political and technological transitions make up the many challenges for emerging African economies. The continent’s development is at the heart of AFD Group’s effort to bring about a change of outlook and renewed ties with France and Europe.
Transitions démographique, sociale, écologique, énergétique, politique, technologique… Les défis sont nombreux pour les pays africains en pleine émergence. Le développement du continent s’inscrit au cœur de l’action du groupe AFD qui milite pour une conversion des regards et un lien renouvelé avec la France et l’Europe.
In Kenya, the ADMI School has opened two degree
programs in the fields of audiovisual creation.
1 bilion euros
for the Sahel
There can be no development without peace, nor stability without development. In the Sahelian belt, AFD Group acts more than ever through partnerships, notably with the Sahel Alliance. AFD takes action in connection with French defense and diplomatic players, and in collaboration with civil society organizations and our international partners. France set up a financing tool in May 2017, which serves to support projects to consolidate peace, such as the Minka Sahel Peace and Resilience fund, implemented by AFD.
Scholastique Sawadogo, officer of the National
Water and Sanitation Office of Burkina Faso.
Thematic breakdown
of commitments to urban
development and support
for local authorities
(2019)
Thematic breakdown
of commitments to
urban development and support for local
authorities (2019)
%
3 strategy accelerators
(Smart City, innovation
laboratories, partnerships)
3 strategy accelerators
(Smart City,
innovation laboratories,
partnerships)
%
Investment programs
for local authorities
Investment programs for local authorities
%
Support for decentralization
%
Facilities for mid-size cities
Facilities for mid-size cities
%
Services in cities in crisis
Services in cities
in crisis
Improvement and integration of precarious neighborhoods
Improvement and integration of precarious neighborhoods
%
Enhancement of heritage and renewal of city centers
Enhancement of heritage and renewal of city centers
%
Access to employment and local economic development
Access to employment and local economic development
%
Construction and renovation of housing
Construction
and renovation
of housing
%
Solid waste management
%
Basic urban
services
Basic urban services
%
Tomorrow’s
sustainable cities
AFD is supporting the low-carbon
transition of cities and their adaptation
to climate change. It is seeking to improve
citizens’ quality of life, supporting the
sustainable development of regions
and helping city actors to meet the
challenges of urban growth, social
inequalities and regional vulnerabilities.
View over downtown Medellín,
from the 13 de Noviembre neighborhood.
Public development
development
Public
banks
Public development banks play a key role in reorienting financial flows toward sustainable investments - an issue to which the Finance in Common Summit will strive to respond. It will confirm the crucial role of public development banks in sustaining economies affected by the Covid-19 crisis while ensuring the promotion of a sustainable recovery.
Public development banks play a key role in reorienting financial flows toward sustainable investments - an issue to which the Finance in Common Summit will strive to respond. It will confirm the crucial role of public development banks in sustaining economies affected by the Covid-19 crisis while ensuring the promotion of a sustainable recovery.
The formation of a coalition of public development banks will promote coherent and complementary responses to global issues. This effort to pool our challenges, our objectives and our strengths is all the more urgent as Covid-19 exacerbates inequalities around the world.
The formation of a coalition of public development banks will promote coherent and complementary responses to global issues. This effort to pool our challenges, our objectives and our strengths is all the more urgent as Covid-19 exacerbates inequalities around the world.
Audrey Rojkoff,
Audrey Rojkoff,
Secretary General of the Finance in Common summit
Secretary General of the Finance in Common summit
AFD Group
in the face of Covid-19
In 2020, AFD Group’s priority is to respond to the Covid-19 crisis to contain the health, social and economic consequences in the countries where it operates. Most notably, it has launched the “Health in Common” initiative to support health systems in the most fragile States.
in Kinshasa, DRC.
Nurse at the Monkole Hospital
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group finances, supports and accelerates transitions toward a more coherent and resilient world. With our partners, we are building shared solutions, with and for the people of the South.
Our teams are engaged in more than 4,000 projects in 115 countries and Overseas Departments and Territories, in the field and in regions in crisis. We work to promote global public goods – the climate, biodiversity, peace, gender equality, education and health. We therefore contribute to the commitment of France and the French people to the Sustainable Development Goals. For a world in common.
des Roches in Mauritius.
Wind farm on the Plaine
Editorial and
graphic design :
Opening: Greg Mo/NOI Pictures;
AFD Group in 2019: Antoin Raab;
Results in the field: Kibuuka Mukisa Oscar; Gender equality cannot wait: Reza Akram; KmerPad; Aung Naing Oo; Fabien Dubessay; Pierre Terdjman; Climate: 100% Paris
Agreement: Alfredo Durante; DR;
Biodiversity: time for action: Guillaume
Le Bris; Chiara Frisone; Félix Vigné/Imagéo;
Félix Vigné; Zhang Huijie; All Africa, our top
priority: AFD-Cultural Video Production LTDFredrick Ochieng; Kibuuka Mukisa
Oscar; Jjumba Martin; 1 billion euros
for the Sahel: Roland Zanré; Keïta; Roland Zanré; Tomorrow’s sustainable
cities: Benjamin Petit; Stéphane
Brabant; AFD Group in the face
of Covid-19: Patricia Willocq;
Patricia Willocq; Isabelle Bonillo;
Boilerplate: Fabien Dubessay.
Photo credits :
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