AFD supports social, economic, and environmental projects in various sectors, such as rural development, urban infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, education, banking and microfinance, energy, health care, telecommunications, housing, and eco-tourism. For large projects, the agency performs impact assessments and monitors the environmental and social effects during realization. AFD values transparency and maintains a dialogue with stakeholders like parliamentarians, ministries, regional and local authorities, enterprises and civil society organizations. It raises the French public’s awareness of development issues.