Agence Française de Développment (AFD)

Mission Statement

A central player in France’s official development assistance system, the French Development Agency (AFD) is a specialized financial institution wholly owned by the French Government. AFD finances economic growth, poverty reduction, and international public goods on all five continents. As a specialized financial institution, AFD has to comply with French banking regulations. Its actions are geared towards furthering the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and mitigating Climate Change. At the same time, it contributes to the conservation of the environment and the protection of cultural heritage.







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