Christophe Lecourtier Appointed Director General of AFD Group
France's ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, has been officially appointed as the new Director General of the French Development Agency (AFD).
April 17, 2026
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Source: medias24.com
Christophe Lecourtier, France's ambassador to Morocco, has been officially appointed as the Director General of the French Development Agency (AFD) group. The appointment was published in the French Official Journal on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Lecourtier, a career diplomat, succeeds Rémy Rioux, who had led the agency since 2016. The AFD is France's public development bank, financing projects in over 115 countries.
The appointment follows a Council of Ministers meeting. Lecourtier is expected to take up his new role shortly, overseeing the agency's strategy for sustainable development and climate finance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christophe Lecourtier?
He is a French career diplomat who was serving as France's ambassador to Morocco prior to this appointment.
What is the AFD?
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is France's public development bank, financing projects aimed at sustainable development and climate action globally.
Who did Lecourtier replace at the AFD?
He succeeds Rémy Rioux, who had been the Director General of the AFD group since 2016.
