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Celebrating the impact of the AFD over Five Decades

Fifty years ago, the African Development Fund was founded on one fundamental principle: To promote economic and social development in the lives of people in low-income and fragile African countries. Today, the Fund remains a staunch partner of these countries, touching the lives of millions of people across the continent.

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As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the African Development Bank Group is launching 50 Voices, 50 Stories: a series which highlights the Fund’s life-changing impact in 37 beneficiary countries.

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