AFD, PROPARCO and French Healthcare are joining forces

The French Development Agency (AFD), PROPARCO and the French Healthcare Association today officially signed a strategic partnership agreement, marking a new milestone in the organization and promotion of French healthcare capabilities worldwide.

This partnership aligns with the guidelines set by the Presidential Council for International Partnerships, which reaffirms healthcare as a priority of France’s international action. It reflects a shared ambition: to better coordinate diplomacy, development efforts and the expertise of French economic stakeholders in support of local healthcare systems.

A strategic alliance to promote healthcare exports

As a leading player in healthcare exports, French Healthcare brings together all French stakeholders— private companies, institutions, research institutes, and public organizations—to showcase a collective, transparent and competitive offering on the global stage. This partnership strengthens its efforts to structure, promote and connect public and private ecosystems.

As a major actor in international cooperation, the AFD Group plays a key role in building sustainable partnerships between France and its public and private partners abroad.

Through this alliance with French Healthcare, AFD and PROPARCO are amplifying the impact of their work by supporting the visibility of French companies delivering innovative, accessible and locally adapted healthcare solutions.

In practical terms, this partnership will support:

• major healthcare business events organized by French Healthcare;

• stronger connections between French companies and internationally funded projects;

• greater visibility for French expertise in partner countries.

Shared values promoted internationally

Beyond the economic dimension, this partnership is built on shared values:

• equitable access to healthcare;

• sustainable development;

• responsible innovation;

• solidarity and international cooperation.

France promotes these commitments internationally through its public operators and the commitment of its companies.

“This partnership with the AFD Group strengthens French Healthcare’s role as a referral platform for healthcare exports. Together, we are enhancing France’s ability to offer effective, sustainable and socially responsible healthcare solutions to its international partners,” said Jean-Pierre Boffy, President of French Healthcare.

“This partnership reinforces the AFD Group’s efforts to promote the French healthcare ecosystem, whose excellence is a key asset of our international added value. It aims to highlight our expertise and our economic interests while contributing to the development trajectories of our clients,” said Bertrand Walckenaer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AFD.

“This partnership fits perfectly with Proparco’s priorities: bolstering private, sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems by leveraging the expertise of French companies. It will strengthen the links within the Team France and open the door to new business opportunities” said Djalal Khimdjee, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROPARCO.