When a project ends, AFD's operational teams systematically assess the project's progress—resources, achievements, and results—by drafting a completion report. A project evaluation can then be conducted to better understand what worked well and what didn't, for example, with a view to improving...
For more than 80 years, the Agence Française de Développement has contributed to implementing France's policy on development, sustainable investment and international solidarity. Through its public sector and NGO financing activities, its research work and publications, training on sustainable...
In a world where geopolitical, economic and democratic tensions are mounting, we are at the same time witnessing greater cooperation on actions to counter vulnerabilities and protect the global commons. In this arena of international cooperation, civil society organisations (CSOs) are playing a...
Governance refers to the operational norms and regulations of any entity, whether it’s an organization, company, region, or an entire country.
As the UN’s 16th Sustainable Development Goal, governance has a universal scope that is relevant to us all. But what does governance mean exactly...
Climate change is a pressing global issue, and educating young generations about its causes, consequences, and potential solutions is crucial for fostering sustainable practices; mitigating and adapting to its impacts. Despite many efforts, the effects of climate change education on the...
Over the past fifteen years, AFD has considerably broadened its methods of collaboration with CSOs, both in terms of financing projects and activities and in terms of producing knowledge or mobilizing expertise. Nicolas Le Guen, head of the CSO division, recalls the key role of CSOs in achieving...
On 10 December 2021, AFD Group organized an international conference on "Human Rights and Development" that brought together 500 actors from the development community in the North...
The year 2020 was marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused a global health, economic and social crisis. This crisis mobilized all public, private and nonprofit actors. They strengthened their dialogue and stepped up their action to address the many challenges....
Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is key to promote civic engagement for a fairer, sustainable and inclusive future. A joint report was released in February 2021 by the French multi-stakeholder advisory group on GCE, detailing the reasons why GCE should be a priority for public policies and...