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AGFUND in Brief

AGFUND has partnerships with more than 450 international, regional, and governmental organizations, through which it supports development projects.

AGFUND

The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) was founded upon the initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz (may he rest in peace), and with the support of the kings, princes, and presidents of the Arab Gulf states. Its establishment was within the framework of the principles approved the Gulf finance ministers during their meeting in Kuwait City on April 21, 1980.

AGFUND contributes to the achievement of the sustainable development agenda 2030 by financing projects that meet its standards and through Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, which is an incubator for projects targeted by AGFUND.

Sustainable Development Agenda 2030

AGFUND has established 5 specialized development organizations

  • Arab Council for Childhood and Development.
  • Arab Women Center for Training and Research.
  • Financial Inclusion Banks.
  • Arab Open University.
  • Arab Network for NGOs.

AGFUND has partnerships with more than 450 international, regional, and governmental organizations, through which it supports development projects. And it has 1,713 projects in 133 countries.