The Agence Française de Développement and the World Bank share a long-standing partnership built on common objectives and a commitment to delivering results. Together, they are tackling global challenges — from food security to infrastructure — 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 World Bank’s Vice President for Development Finance, explain how the partnership sets a standard for strategic collaboration.