Eric Gabirault

Banking, Development Finance & Africa-Europe Partnerships Expert

Eric Gabirault is a banking and international development professional with extensive experience in corporate finance, structured and syndicated lending, trade finance and development finance. Since 2007, he has held operational roles with leading international banks in Paris, before joining the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), where he managed the financial and accounting administration of loans. He subsequently advised on market entry and local banking partnerships in the Central African Republic. His expertise spans pan-African affairs, multilateral cooperation and sustainable development, with a focus on strengthening partnerships between African institutions and international stakeholders.

As President of Actions Centrafrique Développement (ACD) and Administrative and Financial Director of the Interregional Pact for Sovereignty through Solutions of the Global South, he works to strengthen cooperation between African stakeholders and international institutions, with a particular emphasis on economic development, institutional capacity-building and sustainable investment.

His areas of interest include climate finance, environmental resilience, development policy and the mobilisation of international partnerships to support African priorities. He has also engaged in international climate discussions, advocating for stronger cooperation between the Global South and international partners, improved access to climate finance, and greater recognition of local expertise and solutions.

A graduate of the École Supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier, Eric combines a business education with a commitment to advancing Africa’s economic and institutional development. His approach emphasises practical cooperation, investment mobilisation and partnerships that translate international commitments into tangible development outcomes.

At DWG Next, Eric contributes to initiatives connecting European and African stakeholders, supporting sustainable investment and fostering strategic partnerships that advance inclusive growth, climate resilience and long-term economic development.