The Agence Fran?aise de D¨¦veloppement and the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ share a long-standing partnership built on common objectives and a . Together, they are tackling global challenges ¡ª from food security to infrastructure ¡ª while providing a more coordinated and effective alternative to growing fragmentation in the global aid landscape. Bertrand Walckenaer, AFD Deputy Director-General, and Aki Nishio, the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳¡¯s Vice President for Development Finance, explain how the partnership sets a standard for strategic collaboration.