Key Takeaways
- The African Development Bank has approved a €100 million loan to support Morocco’s solidarity-based agriculture program.
- The initiative focuses on empowering women and youth in rural areas, promoting entrepreneurship and food security.
- The program aligns with Morocco’s Green Generation 2020–2030 Strategy and national goals for youth and agricultural development.
- Key activities include deploying infrastructure, improving technical support, and strengthening local value chains.
- The African Development Bank has invested nearly €15 billion in Morocco since the start of its partnership over 50 years ago.
African Development Bank Loan Supports Inclusive Agriculture and Rural Entrepreneurship
The African Development Bank has approved a €100 million loan to finance Morocco’s inclusive and solidarity-based agriculture program, which aims to improve rural livelihoods through entrepreneurship, gender inclusion, and climate-resilient farming practices. The project will prioritize support for women and young people, helping them access technical, financial, and infrastructure resources needed to develop sustainable agricultural businesses.
The initiative will also contribute to food security and smallholder resilience, with a focus on encouraging entrepreneurship in sectors such as agriculture, agro-processing, and digital technologies.
AfDB Supporting Women and Youth in Agricultural Value Chains
A core goal of the program is to integrate women and youth more fully into local agricultural value chains through improved access to resources and tailored financing mechanisms. Infrastructure investments, skill-building efforts, and support systems are intended to increase productivity and enable the development of entrepreneurial activities in rural areas.
Achraf Tarsim, head of the African Development Bank’s country office in Morocco, stated: “Women who have the ambition to undertake and succeed in agriculture are our priority. Through this new operation, we will support them step by step to build a modern, inclusive and resilient agriculture, capable of revealing the full potential of those who aspire to innovate and create value and employment in their territories.”
Program Aligns with National Development Strategies
The project supports several of Morocco’s national priorities, including the Green Generation 2020–2030 Strategy, the National Solidarity Agriculture Program, and the National Youth Entrepreneurship Program. These frameworks emphasize economic inclusion, sustainable farming practices, and employment generation—especially in rural areas.
By backing this program, the African Development Bank is contributing to Morocco’s broader efforts to transition its agricultural sector toward greater inclusivity and sustainability.
