AFD Releases Evaluation of Financial Governance Expertise Facility in West Africa
Paris, France – August 14, 2025 – The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today announced the publication of a comprehensive evaluation of its “Facilité pour l’Orientation et la Coordination de l’Expertise en gouvernance financière (FORCE)” program. This evaluation focuses on the program’s impact and effectiveness in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region, as well as in Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania.
The FORCE facility was established with the aim of strengthening financial governance and enhancing the capacity of national institutions to manage and coordinate technical expertise in this critical sector. Financial governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring economic stability, fostering sustainable development, and promoting good public financial management within nations.
The evaluation, released on August 14, 2025, provides an in-depth analysis of the FORCE facility’s implementation and outcomes across the targeted countries. It examines the program’s success in orienting and coordinating a diverse range of expertise, crucial for addressing complex financial governance challenges. The report likely details the specific interventions supported by FORCE, such as technical assistance, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives, and assesses their contribution to improving fiscal frameworks, public procurement processes, debt management, and overall economic resilience.
The findings of this evaluation are expected to offer valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement of such technical assistance mechanisms in the pursuit of sound financial governance. By understanding the impact of the FORCE facility, AFD and its partners can further refine their strategies to support partner countries in achieving their development objectives and strengthening their financial management systems.
The publication of this evaluation underscores AFD’s commitment to transparency and accountability in its development cooperation efforts. It provides an opportunity for stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, and development practitioners, to engage with the results and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on effective approaches to financial governance reform in the region.
The full evaluation report is now available on the AFD website, offering detailed information and analysis for those interested in the program’s impact and the broader agenda of financial governance support in West Africa.
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