Julien Lefilleur joined PROPARCO in 2004. After having occupied several positions, he opened in 2010 PROPARCO’s regional office for West Africa, based in Abidjan.
Julien Lefilleur is also the founder and editor-in-chief of PROPARCO’s magazine Private Sector & Development. He is a graduate of École centrale de Paris with a PhD in Economics from the Sorbonne University.
Julien Lefilleur
Head of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Division at PROPARCO
4 published articles
Opinion
The three prerequisites for progressive contract farming in Africa
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.
Opinion
The health sector in developing countries: Private players central to a public service mission
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.
Opinion
The Reshaping of the African Banking Sector
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.
Opinion
Utilising, developing and preserving forests: finding the balance
Forests must cater all at once for economic, social and environmental needs – and especially so in developing countries. To ensure that forests can continue to provide livelihoods and fulfil essential ecological functions, they have to be managed sustainably. The example of the Congo Basin...