Keywords: African Development Bank


Nador West Med: A Strategic Milestone for Morocco's Economic Future

The Nador West Med port complex, set to become operational by mid-2026, represents a transformative initiative aimed at elevating Morocco's global economic position and fostering regional development in the Oriental area. Anchored in Morocco's National Port Strategy 2030, this ambitious project......

Morocco Targets 1.7 Billion M³ of Desalinated Water by 2030 Amid Water Crisis

Morocco has set an ambitious goal of producing 1.7 billion cubic meters (m³) of desalinated water by 2030 as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the country’s water crisis. This target is central to the updated National Water Plan (PNE), which will guide the country’s water strategy......

ONEE Secures €104.7 Million AfDB Grant to Enhance Water Systems and Digitalization

The funding aims to address Morocco's urban water demands and modernize supply systems in response to climate and population pressures. Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured €104.7 million (MAD 1.15 billion) in funding from the African Development......

Morocco’s External Debt Reaches $69.267 Million in 2023

A recent report from the World Bank Group, International Debt Report 2024, reveals that Morocco's external debt surged to $69.267 million in 2023, a significant increase from $27.3 million in 2010. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the debt’s composition and the conditions of Morocco’s......

ONCF de Marruecos asegura 14 mil millones de dólares para un proyecto ferroviario clave

La Oficina Nacional de Ferrocarriles de Marruecos (ONCF) ha conseguido con éxito más de 14 mil millones de dólares en compromisos financieros para un importante proyecto ferroviario, anunció el presidente del Banco Africano de Desarrollo (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, tras el Foro......

Morocco and AfDB Strengthen Partnership for Sustainable Growth

Morocco and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are further solidifying their economic collaboration through strategic investments targeting infrastructure, agriculture, and large-scale projects related to the 2030 World Cup. This strengthened partnership was highlighted during a meeting in Rabat between......

AfDB and Bank of Africa Forge EUR 50 Million Deal to Boost African Trade

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Morocco’s Bank of Africa (BOA) have signed a landmark EUR 50 million risk-sharing agreement in Rabat, aimed at enhancing private sector financing and fostering trade across the African continent. The deal was finalized on the sidelines of the Africa Investment......

 Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships in Morocco: Support from the African Development Bank

In response to a request from Morocco's Ministry of Economy and Finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is preparing to approve a technical assistance program aimed at promoting public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the country. The primary objective of this support is to assist in the implementation......

Marrakech Faces Escalating Climate Challenges: Report Outlines Urgent Measures

Marrakech is grappling with escalating climate threats, including drought, extreme heat, flooding, and sandstorms, according to a recent report by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA). The city's vulnerability to climate change is leading to severe impacts, such as food and water shortages, increased......