Accélérer le développement des infrastructures durables : une priorité d'investissement

Accelerating Infrastructure Development: an investment priority dutheils@afd.fr Mon, 3 Aug, 2026 - 17:13 Accelerating Infrastructure Development: an investment priority August 3, 2026 1 Infrastructure can range from hydroelectric power plants to solar mini-grids, large-scale urban metro projects to rural roads, and water treatment plants in big cities to water reserves in rural areas. It includes schools and training centers, hospitals, sports facilities, and data centers. Such infrastructure shapes our lifestyles and influences economic, social, and environmental development over the long term. Drawing on more than 80 years of experience in developing countries and extensive knowledge of French and European expertise, AFD Group supports the development of infrastructure that meets the economic and social needs of its partner countries. We finance projects that help address climate change and are designed and delivered by strong institutions and competent, responsible companies, in line with the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Our action seeks to respond to our clients’ requests for economic growth and job creation, as well as for the reduction of social, gender-based, and regional inequalities. It also works to fight climate change and to protect the environment and biodiversity. Through AFD and Expertise France, AFD Group supports public policies and builds the capacities of the institutions responsible for policy planning, design, implementation, and evaluation. Through Proparco, STOA, and Digital Africa, we help find and support private investors that invest in emerging and developing countries, while AFD finances the preparation and construction of public infrastructure projects. The AFD Group entities work together to mobilize international technical and financial partners and French experience to meet our clients’ requests and maximize the impact of their projects and our financing. Explore AFD Group solutions Summary - Aligning Climate, nature and D... Strategy Documents Published on October 22, 2025 Social cohesion, the basis for a sustain... Strategy Documents Published on February 10, 2026 Explore our sectoral expertise • Infrastructure • Energy • Water and Sanitation • Digital and Innovation • Mobility and transport 44 Strategy Documents English Les solutions du groupe AFD solutions-infrastructure_eng_maj_0626_v03_web_pap.pdf 5.16 MB August 3, 2026 1