Keywords: Earthquake Recovery


Colombia seeks temporary US tariff relief after devastating earthquake

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has called on US President Donald Trump to temporarily ease tariffs on Colombian goods as the country confronts the economic consequences of a devastating earthquake. The request comes as Colombian authorities assess the damage caused by the disaster......

Venezuela urges King Charles III to release frozen gold reserves for earthquake recovery

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has appealed to King Charles III to facilitate the release of approximately 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing that the assets are urgently needed to finance reconstruction efforts following the country's devastating......

EBRD grants €10M loan to boost youth entrepreneurship in Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €10 million loan to Fondation Arrawaj, one of Morocco’s leading microfinance institutions. The financing aims to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses, particularly in regions affected by the Al Haouz 2023......

Post-earthquake recovery: Over 46,000 families rebuild homes in Al Haouz

More than 46,000 families in Morocco’s Al Haouz province have rebuilt or rehabilitated their homes following last year’s devastating earthquake. The reconstruction efforts, supported by a national recovery program, have been backed by significant financial allocations exceeding MAD 4.2 billion......

EBRD, EU, and Finéa collaborate to revitalize small businesses after Al Haouz earthquake

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has joined forces with the European Union (EU) and the Moroccan financing institution Finéa to provide essential support to small businesses in regions impacted by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake. On September 8, 2023, a powerful......

Al Haouz earthquake recovery: Government updates on reconstruction efforts

The reconstruction efforts following the Al Haouz earthquake have made significant strides, with over 33,600 families having completed the reconstruction of their homes. Currently, 52,669 residences remain under construction. The government highlights notable advancements across various sectors, including......

EIB strengthens Morocco’s economy with strategic investments

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is enhancing Morocco's sustainable development through significant financial and technical initiatives aimed at fostering economic resilience. In a notable achievement, the EIB has surpassed €10 billion in investments in Morocco since its inception in 1979.......

Morocco, Germany, and Denmark collaborate on €12 million water project for earthquake recovery

The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water, in partnership with the German and Danish embassies, has initiated a €12 million project focused on water resource management in the High Atlas region, which suffered significant damage from the September 2023 earthquake. This initiative, titled "Sustainable......

Moroccan Activist Faces Prison After Earthquake Aid Criticism

The Moroccan judiciary has sentenced activist Said Ait Mahdi to a three-month prison term for his criticism of local authorities' handling of earthquake recovery efforts in the Marrakech region. The verdict, delivered on Monday, also included a fine of 10,000 dirhams ($1,000) in damages to each civil......