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Why is ocean acidification a major political issue?
Ocean acidification, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide emitted by human activities, is one of the most worrying challenges of climate change. It threatens marine ecosystems, in particular cor...
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Supporting large ocean states
In the Three Oceans, AFD focuses its operations on economic and social development, and on tackling common challenges such as climate change and inequalities. To provide a holistic response to cross-...
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Protecting the oceans: a vital challenge
The ocean plays a vital role for many countries — supporting development, food security, jobs, and the economy. Yet today, it is under growing threat from increasing human pressures. From coastline...
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Sports & Development - Activity report 2024
A powerful unifier and vector of inclusion, sport is referenced in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: it contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), pa...
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Infographic - Our Sport & Development Commitments 2024
In February 2019, AFD Group adopted a “Sport and Development” strategy, which has consolidated the role of sports as part of our work with youth and efforts to reduce inequalities and build social coh...
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New Caledonia: Protecting the Ocean to Save the Planet
In this interview, Manuel Ducrocq, Head of the Coral Sea Natural Park, discusses New Caledonia's strong commitment to protecting its maritime area. This French territory in the Pacific has established...
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The AFD Group and the Mediterranean
In a regional context marked by increasing environmental pressures, the Mediterranean faces major challenges such as pollution, overfishing, and water stress. To protect this unique ecosystem, the AFD...
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Minka: an instrument for peace and resilience
Dedicated to preventing and responding to crises and violent conflict, Minka finances projects before, during, and after crises in countries that are priorities for French foreign policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All the answers to your questions about AFD Group What is the role of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group? How is it funded? Who benefits from its actions? Find all the answers to the mos...
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8 things to know about Overseas Development Assistance
Official Development Assistance (ODA) refers to all funding provided by public authorities in higher-income countries to improve living conditions in low- and middle-income countries. However, its sco...
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5 questions on AFD Group’s operations
Where does the money used by AFD Group actually come from? Does AFD grant financing to emerging countries? Does this financing really reach the final beneficiaries? We provide answers to five key ques...
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Institutionalizing and scaling-up Gender-responsive budgeting
Over a decade ago, Jordan initiated the implementation of gender-responsive budgeting. In its commitment to apply it further, the Government aims at greater equality between women and men, while impro...
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Leveraging French expertise to support solidarity-driven investment
AFD Group promotes and broadens the influence of French expertise by supporting 1,250 new projects a year in around 160 countries. These projects create a diverse range of business opportunities for n...
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Lebanon
Lebanon, a gateway to the Middle East, is experiencing an unprecedented multidimensional crisis, worsened by the recent conflict. The breakdown of public services threatens hard-won development gains...
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Enriching soil fertility worldwide for food security
In the face of growing food insecurity, the issue of land degradation and soil fertility is more crucial than ever. Committed to implementing the ecological and agricultural transition worldwide, AFD...
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Thomas MELONIO
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Chief Economist – Executive Director of Innovation, Strategy and Research – Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
[Feature report] Artificial intelligence: governance, investment, transformation
The future of artificial intelligence (AI) is not being shaped solely by the world's leading technology powers. International governance, investment in innovation ecosystems, and African-led innovatio...
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How - and how far - can we still adapt? Knowledge and societies responding to the Challenges of Adaptation
Join us for the 17th AFD International Research Conference on Development.
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Gaëlle BALINEAU
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Country Risk Economist, Research Officer
Industrial economics, value chains, quality economics, country risk, East Africa, European Neighbourhood
Gaëlle Balineau is an economist specialising in East Africa and the European Neighbourhood. As a country risk analyst, she also conducts research on value chains and market regulation.
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