French Development Agency
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Native name | Agence française de développement |
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| Type | Public Industrial and Commercial Institution and Financial Institution |
| Founded | 1941 |
| Founder | Charles de Gaulle |
| Headquarters | 5 rue Roland-Barthes, Paris , France |
| Key people | Christophe Lecourtier |
| Brands | Shaping Sustainable Futures |
| Services | Development assistance |
Number of employees | 3,000 (2020)  |
| Subsidiaries | PROPARCO |
The French Development Agency (French: Agence française de développement, AFD) is a public French financial institution that supports and complements France's diplomacy. Active in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Indo-Pacific, the Caribbean, and France's overseas territories, AFD finances and supports projects that aim to improve living conditions, foster economic growth, and protect the planet. Its 2,600 staff members are based in Paris, Marseille, and a network of 85 offices worldwide.