The French Development Agency (AFD) is a public financial institution that implements the policy defined by the French Government. It works to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. AFD is active in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean and the French overseas territories, where it finances and supports projects that improve living conditions for populations, promote economic growth and protect the planet. AFD's activities are focused on the following sectors:

• Sustainable cities and territories: AFD supports projects that improve access to basic services, such as water, sanitation and energy, and that promote sustainable transportation and urban planning.
• Agriculture, rural development and food security: AFD supports projects that promote sustainable agriculture and rural development, and that improve access to food for all.
• Climate change and biodiversity: AFD supports projects that mitigate and adapt to climate change, and that protect biodiversity.
• Education and training: AFD supports projects that improve access to quality education and training for all.
• Health and social protection: AFD supports projects that improve access to quality healthcare and social protection for all.
• Governance and civil society: AFD supports projects that strengthen governance and promote civil society engagement.