Julien Lefilleur

Can contract farming be an engine of sustainable development? Jean-Luc François (AFD) et Julien Lefilleur (PROPARCO) suggest three ideas to make it fairer to African farmers.

The private sector plays a key role in health systems in low-income countries. As its services come under a public interest mission, it is essential for it to coordinate with the public sector. Consequently, investments can prove to be both profitable and have social impacts.

Rapidly expanding domestic banks are forcing the African banking sector to restructure. Although much growth remains untapped, the new firms lack capital and foreign banks see too much risk.