Publications - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Aid for trade (07.13.22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/aid-for-trade-07-13-22?xtor=RSS-1 Aid for trade (AfT) is a relatively recent concept. It was born in the early 2000s in order to bring about the full integration of low- and middle-income countries into international trade. It constitutes an integral part of development assistance through, in particular, technical assistance for trade policy and regulations, support to trade-related infrastructures and productive capacity development. In 2009, France drew up a strategy specifically dedicated to aid for trade; it is now (…) 2022-07-13 14:01:15 60282_267712 France's Anti-Corruption Strategy in Its Cooperation Action 2021-2030 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/france-s-anti-corruption-strategy-in-its-cooperation-action-2021-2030?xtor=RSS-1 Corruption is a global phenomenon that impinges on all territories, sectors and actors. The World Bank and the World Economic Forum estimate that bribery and misappropriated funds which are difficult to evaluate, amount to €3.6 trillion, representing 5% of the world's gross domestic product. It is a major factor in slowing down development Economic activity and State legitimacy suffer from the many negative effects of corruption, such as the misappropriation of funds, dented investor (…) 2021-06-02 12:36:16 60282_259202 Philanthropy and development: stocktake and partnership strategy https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/philanthropy-and-development-stocktake-and-partnership-strategy?xtor=RSS-1 This strategy addresses one of the recommendations issued by the Interministerial Committee for International Cooperation and Development (CICID) in February 2018 on scaling up partnerships between the French government and foundations, with a view to contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also builds on momentum for the programming bill on inclusive development and the fight against global inequalities, which strengthens the partnership dimension (…) 2021-05-27 10:35:09 60282_259069 A French strategy on cooperation around domestic resource mobilization in developing economies (23 Jun. 20) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/a-french-strategy-on-cooperation-around-domestic-resource-mobilization-in?xtor=RSS-1 In 2020, the financing needs of developing economies, particularly those most affected by global warming and the COVID-19 public health crisis, have never been higher. As such, the capacity of States to generate and collect their own revenues has become a major challenge for developing countries. With a view to supporting the efforts of tax and customs administrations in developing countries, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Ministry of the Economy and Finance have (…) 2020-06-24 17:48:33 60282_250596 France's International Strategy for Water and Sanitation (2020-2030) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/france-s-international-strategy-for-water-and-sanitation-2020-2030?xtor=RSS-1 Access to drinking water and sanitation addresses the vital needs of populations. Quality access has extremely positive consequences on public health, gender equality, the elimination of poverty and malnutrition. This is why France has campaigned for the United Nations to recognise access to drinking water and sanitation as a human right. France is also behind internationally recognized concepts such as the integrated water resource management model, a tool now included in the sustainable (…) 2020-03-16 18:38:01 60282_248281